Build Cross Platform Native iOS & Android Apps Using Skip

Name: Build Cross Platform Native iOS & Android Apps Using Skip
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Write Once, Deploy Everywhere: Native iOS & Android Apps with Skip

Created byMohammad Azam

Last updated 1/2025

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What you'll learn

Understand the fundamentals of Skip, its architecture, and how it simplifies the development process for both iOS and Android.
Learn to connect your apps to live JSON APIs, fetch and display dynamic data, and build interactive experiences using real-world data sources.
Dive into practical app development by creating a functional maps app, learning to display maps, add markers, and manage map interactions.
Discover how to maintain a single codebase, reduce development time, and streamline your app delivery process across platforms.
Apply your skills to real-world scenarios, preparing you to tackle common challenges in app development.

Course content

4 sections • 17 lectures • 2h 12m total length

Prerequisites0:33
Identify prerequisites for using the skip framework to build cross-platform iOS and Android apps. Emphasize skip over SwiftUI or Swift language, and recommend proficiency in Swift and SwiftUI.
What is Skip?11:55
Learn Skip, a cross-platform tool that writes in Swift and SwiftUI to build native iOS and Android apps, with a transpiler converting to Kotlin and producing IPA and APK.
Installing and Running Your First Skip Application22:11

What we will be building?2:18
Explore a cross-platform demo built in Swift and SwiftUI, fetching products from a fake store API, with add, view details, and delete across iOS and Android via Skip.
Setting Up the Project7:14
Set up a cross-platform simple shop with skip, connect to the fake store api endpoints to list, add, and delete products, and run on iOS and Android simulators.
Displaying Dummy Products6:15
Create a product list screen with 20 dummy records using SwiftUI in Skip, demonstrating a home screen layout, and prep for an HTTP client and data store.
Displaying Products from Store API15:29
Build a cross-platform iOS and Android app by creating an HTTP client to fetch products from the store API, modeling a codable product, and displaying the list.
Adding New Product Part 112:24
Explore adding a new product using a toolbar to open an add product screen, build a form for title, price, category, and description, and prepare saving via the product store.
Adding New Product Part 29:20
Learn to save a new product via HTTP POST with JSON, decode response, and update the product store from the add product screen in a cross-platform iOS and Android app.
Displaying Product Details6:46
Build a product detail screen in SwiftUI, pass. Display image, title, description, and rating view, with navigation from list to detail in cross platform iOS and Android app.
Deleting Product and Debugging16:38
Enable cross-platform deletion by swiping to reveal a delete button on iOS and Android, then perform an HTTP delete to remove the product from the server and update the store.

Displaying Map for iOS4:19
Demonstrate cross-platform map display by using conditional imports to show a MapKit map on iOS and a Google Maps placeholder on Android, then guide obtaining the Google Maps API key.
Obtaining Google Maps API Key5:18
Obtain a Google Maps API key for Android, configure it in the manifest, add Maps Android for Compose in skip.yaml, and prepare imports to display maps with Jetpack Compose.
Displaying Maps for Android4:37
Display maps on iOS and Android using a single Swift-based compose view, rendering Google Maps for Android and Apple Maps for iOS, with camera position state and lat/long inputs.
Adding Markers5:42
Add markers for iOS Apple Maps and Android Google Maps using a places struct, loop through places to create markers with latitude, longitude, titles in SwiftUI and Kotlin Jetpack Compose.
Resources and Source Code0:01

Requirements

A solid understanding of Swift programming and experience building apps with SwiftUI are required, as the course builds on these skills to introduce cross-platform development using Skip.
Familiarity with working with APIs and JSON is recommended, as you'll be integrating dynamic data into your apps.
Previous experience developing mobile apps will help you follow the course content smoothly.

Description

Are you ready to elevate your app development skills? This course is your gateway to learning Skip, the lightweight framework that simplifies building cross-platform apps for iOS and Android. With Skip, you can streamline your workflow, maintain a single codebase, and deliver fast, reliable, and visually stunning apps across platforms.

What You'll Learn:

Getting Started with Skip
Discover what makes Skip a game-changer for mobile developers. Learn the fundamentals of how Skip works and why it’s the ideal solution for cross-platform development.

Working with JSON APIs
Connect your app to real-world data by fetching, displaying, and interacting with APIs effortlessly. Gain hands-on experience integrating dynamic data into your apps.

Building a Maps App
Create a fully functional maps app that works seamlessly on both iOS and Android. Learn how to display maps on iOS and Android and even put markers on the map.

Why Take This Course?

Practical Projects: Build real-world apps that solve real-world problems.
Save Time: Write your code once and run it everywhere.
Expert Guidance: Enjoy step-by-step lessons that break down complex concepts into easy-to-follow instructions.

Let’s Build Something Amazing Together

By the end of this course, you’ll have the skills and confidence to use Skip to build cross-platform apps that are fast, reliable, and polished. Your next app is closer than you think—start now and turn your ideas into reality.

Who this course is for:

This course is perfect for developers who have a strong foundation in Swift and SwiftUI and are looking to expand their skillset to include cross-platform development.
If you have experience building apps for a single platform and want to learn how to streamline development for both iOS and Android, this course is for you.
Ideal for individuals who want to build apps efficiently and save time by maintaining a single codebase for multiple platforms.
If you’ve already built a few apps and want to explore how to work with APIs, maps, and cross-platform tools like Skip, this course will help you level up.

Build Cross Platform Native iOS & Android Apps Using Skip

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Course content

Introduction3 lectures • 35min

Consuming JSON API - Client/Server Application8 lectures • 1hr 16min

Displaying Maps and Markers5 lectures • 20min

Conclusion1 lecture • 1min

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