iOS, Android, and React Native Development Bootcamp (Beginner to Intermediate Level)

• Basic understanding of programming concepts
• Basic knowledge of JavaScript

Audience

• Mobile developers
• Programmers

iOS development focuses on building apps specifically for Apple devices (iPhones and iPads) using Swift/Objective-C and Xcode, Android development involves building apps for Android devices using Kotlin/Java and Android Studio, and React Native development is a cross-platform framework that allows building apps for both iOS and Android using JavaScript, with shared codebases, leveraging the React library for UI development.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level developers who wish to master mobile app development across multiple platforms.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Set Up Development Environments for iOS, Android, and React Native using Xcode, Android Studio, and React Native CLI/Expo.
• Develop Native iOS and Android Apps using Swift for iOS and Kotlin for Android, creating apps with navigation and API integration.
• Build Cross-Platform Apps with React Native, leveraging a single codebase to create apps for both iOS and Android.
• Design Responsive User Interfaces using Auto Layout, XML, and Flexbox for iOS, Android, and React Native.
• Manage Data and State in apps using local storage solutions and handle API requests in all platforms.
• Incorporate Advanced Features like camera, geolocation, and maps into mobile apps.
• Implement Multi-Screen Navigation in iOS, Android, and React Native apps.
• Debug and Test Apps using tools provided by Xcode, Android Studio, and React Native.
• Deploy Apps to the App Store and Google Play Store.
• Complete a Capstone Project showcasing the skills learned by building and presenting a functional mobile app.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Lots of exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Introduction

Week 1: Overview of Mobile Development

• Mobile Ecosystem and Platforms
  • Overview of mobile operating systems (iOS and Android)
  • Key differences between iOS, Android, and cross-platform development
  • Popular app stores (Apple App Store, Google Play Store)
  • Introduction to native, hybrid, and cross-platform development
• Native vs Hybrid vs Cross-Platform
  • Advantages and challenges of each development method
  • Overview of Swift (for iOS), Kotlin (for Android), and React Native (cross-platform)
  • How code translates to mobile platforms (JavaScript to native code in React Native)
• Programming Fundamentals
  • Introduction to programming concepts (variables, data types, functions, control flow)
  • Comparison of Swift, Kotlin, and JavaScript syntax
  • Writing simple programs using Swift, Kotlin, and JavaScript
• Setting up Development Environments
  • Installing Xcode and Android Studio
  • Setting up React Native CLI and Expo
  • Running basic "Hello World" apps on simulators and emulators

Week 2: Introduction to Swift, Kotlin, and JavaScript

• Swift Programming for iOS
  • Variables, constants, and data types in Swift
  • Control flow statements (if, switch, loops)
  • Functions and parameters in Swift
  • Introduction to Xcode's interface and Swift Playgrounds
• Kotlin Programming for Android
  • Variables, data types, and functions in Kotlin
  • Understanding Kotlin’s null safety
  • Control flow and loop structures
  • Introduction to Android Studio’s interface and Kotlin Playground
• JavaScript for React Native
  • Variables, constants, and control flow in JavaScript
  • ES6 features: arrow functions, template literals, and destructuring
  • Writing and running basic JavaScript programs in React Native using Expo

Week 3: iOS User Interface Design

• UI Elements in iOS
  • Introduction to UIKit and SwiftUI
  • Adding and customizing UI elements like buttons, labels, and text fields
  • Using Interface Builder to design UI
  • Working with Storyboards and designing multi-screen UIs
• Auto Layout and Constraints
  • Understanding the Auto Layout system
  • Using constraints for responsive layouts across different screen sizes
  • Creating stack views and dynamically adjusting UI elements
• SwiftUI Basics
  • Introduction to declarative UI design in SwiftUI
  • Building simple UI components using SwiftUI

Week 4: Android User Interface Design

• XML Layouts in Android
  • Introduction to XML-based layout design
  • Working with common layouts: LinearLayout, RelativeLayout, ConstraintLayout
  • Adding and customizing UI elements: buttons, text views, image views
  • Using ConstraintLayout for responsive and dynamic layouts
• Material Design
  • Integrating Material Design principles (colors, icons, typography)
  • Using Material Components (buttons, floating action buttons, cards)
  • Implementing themes and styling for Android apps

Week 5: React Native User Interface Design

• React Native Flexbox Layout
  • Understanding Flexbox for responsive layout design
  • Creating column and row-based layouts
  • Styling UI components with Flexbox properties (justifyContent, alignItems, etc.)
• React Native Components
  • Working with core components like Text, View, TextInput, and Button
  • Creating interactive UI elements such as forms and buttons
  • Using the ScrollView component for dynamic content

Week 6: Data Handling in iOS and Android

• iOS Data Handling
  • Using UserDefaults for simple data persistence
  • Introduction to Core Data for local storage of complex data
  • Fetching data from APIs using URLSession
  • Parsing JSON data and displaying it in the UI
• Android Data Handling
  • Using SharedPreferences for storing small amounts of data
  • Introduction to SQLite and Room Persistence Library for managing databases
  • Fetching data from APIs using Retrofit
  • Parsing JSON and handling API responses

Week 7: React Native State Management and APIs

• State and Props in React Native
  • Managing data flow within React Native components
  • Using useState hook for managing local component state
  • Passing data between parent and child components via props
• Fetching Data in React Native
  • Using the Fetch API and Axios to make HTTP requests
  • Displaying fetched data in lists (using FlatList, SectionList)
  • Persisting data locally using AsyncStorage in React Native

Week 8: Navigation in iOS and Android

• iOS Navigation
  • Introduction to navigation controllers and managing multiple screens
  • Using segues to transition between view controllers
  • Passing data between view controllers
  • Implementing TabBar and NavigationBar for structured navigation
• Android Navigation
  • Working with Activities and Intents for multi-screen apps
  • Passing data between Activities using Bundles
  • Creating a Navigation Drawer and BottomNavigationView
  • Implementing fragments for flexible UI navigation

Week 9: Navigation in React Native

• React Navigation Basics
  • Installing and setting up React Navigation
  • Using Stack Navigator for screen transitions
  • Implementing Tab Navigator and Drawer Navigator for complex navigation
  • Passing parameters between screens and managing navigation state

Week 10: Advanced Features

• iOS Advanced Features:
  • Core location and maps
    • Accessing device location with Core Location
    • Displaying maps using MapKit
    • Handling geolocation and user location tracking
  • Camera and media
    • Accessing device camera and photo library
    • Capturing and displaying images with UIImagePickerController
    • Storing and retrieving media files
• Android Advanced Features
  • Location and maps
    • Using the Google Maps API to display maps and user location
    • Accessing GPS data and handling geolocation
  • Camera and media
    • Using CameraX to capture photos and handle camera permissions
    • Displaying images and handling media storage
• React Native Advanced Features
  • React Native maps
    • Integrating maps using react-native-maps
    • Handling location-based services (geolocation, route mapping)
  • Camera and media access
    • Using the React Native Camera library for capturing photos
    • Accessing device media storage and handling files

Week 11: Debugging and Testing

• iOS Debugging and Testing
  • Using Xcode debugger
    • Setting breakpoints and inspecting variables in Xcode
    • Using the console for real-time debugging
    • Common debugging issues and how to resolve them
  • Unit testing in iOS
    • Writing and running unit tests using XCTest framework
    • Mocking objects and testing UI components
• Android Debugging and Testing
  • Using Logcat in Android Studio
    • Logging and analyzing errors using Logcat
    • Debugging Android apps with breakpoints
  • Unit testing in Android
    • Writing unit tests using JUnit
    • Testing Android UI components with Espresso
• React Native Debugging and Testing
  • React Native debugging tools
    • Using Chrome DevTools and React Native Debugger for real-time debugging
    • Console logs and inspecting network requests
  • Unit testing in React Native
    • Writing unit tests using Jest and Enzyme
    • Testing React Native components and managing test cases

Week 12: App Deployment and Capstone Project

• Deployment and Distribution
  • iOS App Store submission
    • Preparing your app for distribution (icons, certificates, provisioning profiles)
    • Using App Store Connect to submit the app for review
    • Using TestFlight for beta testing
  • Android Play Store submission
    • Preparing APK and signing the app for distribution
    • Using Google Play Console for app submission and tracking
    • Understanding Play Store policies and guidelines
• Capstone Project Development
  • Final project development
    • Building a fully functional app of your choice
    • Incorporating advanced features like API calls, navigation, media, and location
    • Presenting and demoing the final app to peers and instructors

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