course outline for a 3-month iOS Development course based on weeks:

Week 1: Introduction to iOS Development

  • Overview of iOS development environment
  • Setting up Xcode
  • Introduction to Swift programming language
  • Creating a basic iOS app

Week 2: User Interface Design and Layout

  • Introduction to UIKit framework
  • Understanding Auto Layout
  • Creating custom views
  • Using Storyboards and XIBs

Week 3: Navigation and User Input

  • Implementing navigation using UINavigationController
  • Adding user input controls such as buttons, text fields, and switches
  • Responding to user input and events
  • Using Gestures Recognizers

Week 4: Data Persistence

  • Understanding the Core Data framework
  • Saving and retrieving data from local storage
  • Using UserDefaults for simple data storage
  • Exploring other data persistence options

Week 5: Networking and APIs

  • Understanding the basics of HTTP and REST APIs
  • Making network requests using URLSession
  • Parsing JSON data
  • Using third-party APIs and SDKs

Week 6: Working with Multimedia

  • Handling images and videos
  • Playing audio and video content
  • Accessing the device's camera and photo library
  • Integrating media content into your app

Week 7: Advanced User Interface

  • Customizing UI elements
  • Using collection views and table views
  • Implementing animations and transitions
  • Creating complex UI layouts

Week 8: Advanced Topics in Swift

  • Working with closures and completion handlers
  • Understanding optionals and guard statements
  • Using generics and protocols
  • Handling errors and exceptions

Week 9: App Distribution and Monetization

  • Preparing your app for submission to the App Store
  • Understanding the App Store review process
  • Using in-app purchases and ads
  • Exploring other monetization strategies

Week 10: Advanced Networking

  • Implementing advanced networking features
  • Handling network errors and retries
  • Working with WebSockets
  • Using third-party networking libraries

Week 11: Debugging and Testing

  • Using Xcode's debugging tools
  • Debugging crashes and memory issues
  • Writing unit tests and integration tests
  • Using test-driven development practices

Week 12: Final Project and Conclusion

  • Working on a final project using all the skills learned
  • Preparing and presenting the final project
  • Reviewing key concepts and next steps in iOS development
  • Getting feedback and guidance on further learning resources