The Bitfountain iOS 8 with Swift Immersive

350+ videos taking you step-by-step through process of building 14 different applications in iOS 8 and XCode 6 using the new Swift programming language.

"From complete beginner to junior developer in three months"

Our iOS 8 immersive course teaches the tools needed to develop iPhone and iPad applications for iOS 8. Along our journey, we will learn the syntax of Swift, the language used to develop for iOS, as well as important design patterns and best practices for developing mobile applications. By the end of the course, you should be able to understand and recreate many of the features seen on popular iOS applications and extend that knowledge to making apps of your own.

We believe students learn by building. You will learn by buiding 14 apps during the course, with the final app being a full featured dating app with multiple users, direct chat, and complete profiles.

Topics Covered:

  • Learn Swift: The language used to develop all native iOS and Mac apps
  • iOS 8 and XCode 6: Learn the latest technology platforms from Apple
  • API Integration: Learn how to connect with third party APIs like Facebook and more
  • Understand NSURLSession for API integration
  • Create App Storyboard: Learn how to create beautiful interfaces using Apple's graphical interface builder
  • Design responsive interfaces for the multiple iOS device screen sizes
  • Core Data: Store data on your device with the core data database
  • Git: Learn how to use Git for version control and collaboration
  • Learn CloudKit: A revolutionary new tool from Apple that allows iOS developers to create database in the cloud right from the iOS client app
  • Intro to the Metal Framework. Harness the full power of the A7 chip in your iPhone 5s
  • Learn about developing for Apple's HealthKit
  • Implement and work with In-app analytics to better understand application usability and growth
  • And so much more

Reviews

"I must say that so far, this course is awesome. Having the challenging assignments, daily discussions and feedback from the instructors, has been the missing piece that I have been looking for. I have read a handful of books, watched hours of video & typed in a bunch of tutorials, and finally, having to work through tough assignments and applying what I have been learning, it is all starting to click - Finally!" - Mark S.

"This course is by far the most elaborate and best taught iOS course I have seen online yet. It's good structured and covers a lot of topics in-depth." - Christoph Zamaitat

“Bitfountain's discussion board is one of the best resources for a beginning iOS developer. So much help being offered" - Omar S.

"Great course for total beginners, but also a lot of tricks and tips for those with experience. Also good seeing how others code and tackle problems. A great learning tool what ever your skill level." - Mazza1111

“I've just completed the iOS course, which I thought was a great intro to the XCode environment... I feel it's been well worth the investment. " - Herdy H.

"I am about a quarter of the way through this course and have no previous programming experience. I have found this course to be well presented and structured with everything explained clearly. This is a difficult topic and you have to work hard understanding the concepts if you are new to it, but it is easy to go back over an area to pick up anything you might have missed first time round. The guys are constantly improving it and adding to it and seem committed to getting it 100% right. Recommend it....but be prepared to work hard!!" - Tony McDonald

“Can't reiterate it enough how this course is helping me with my iOS dev skills. I think using protocols and delegation is finally becoming second nature. Fingers crossed :-)" -Alex P.

“I am really loving the class. I have taken classes at Code School & Treehouse and both were missing a key element. The ability to ask questions as you complete a section and get an answer. “ -Lisa A.

“Your training is the best out there so far. I wish I had the time away from regular job to follow along." -Christian S.

“Im loving this.. I have been through at least 5 books, and many online deals. Yours is super so far. Finally, i can get from start to finish on a lesson without wondering why on "Everything" thank you. Cant wait to do more.. “ -Kevin R.

Why take this course and how much time does it take to complete?

iOS development, and software development as a whole, is a booming career. The demand for new developers at all levels far outweighs the supply. Barrier to entry is not as high as one would think - though passion and hard work are necessary, a degree in computer science or any other technical field is not required.

We aim to take you from complete beginner to junior developer in three months. The apps you create in this course can be used on your portfolio so you have something to show when you apply for jobs.


Your Instructor


Eliot Arntz
Eliot Arntz

Eliot regularly teaches iOS development classes and workshops at General Assembly and guest lectures for companies and development boot camps around NYC. He also taught the inaugural class for Coalition for Queens which focused on increasing diversity in iOS development. He also coaches students in a one-on-one environment with a focus on transitioning to full time development. Eliot cofounded and organizes the iOS Office Hours meetup NYC.

In his free time he works as a contractor for startups focusing on agile development.

Find me on twitter @EliotArntz - I check my direct messages quite frequently.


Class Curriculum


Slot Machine Project!!!!!
Lemonade Stand Assignment
Task It Project!!
BitDate

Frequently Asked Questions


What are the requirements?
An intel-based Mac that has Mac OS X Snow Leopard or later installed.
What is the target audience?
Complete beginners (no coding experience necessary) and programmers coming from other language/frameworks.
What am I going to get from this course?
Over 429 lectures and 36.5 hours of content! Code in the Swiftprogramming language Use and extend the Cocoa framework Build apps for iOS 8 Version your code using git and github Analytics Build a cloud datastore using Parse A large community of teachers and learners to answer your questions And more...
When does the course start and finish?
The course starts as soon as iOS 8 is released and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After purchase, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund. If you purchased the course from one of our affiliates then you need to inquire with them about their refund policy.

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