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iOS - Building an end to end AppStore Clone using Swift5
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iOS - Building an end to end AppStore Clone using Swift5

Using the open APIs given by App Store
Created byVamshi Krishna
Last updated 4/2020
English

What you'll learn

  • How to build an AppStore clone by using the open APIs given by App Store

Course content

3 sections • 24 lectures • 4h 41m total length

  • Setting up UI elements using Storyboard11:00

    Build the App Store search tab by embedding a search controller in a navigation controller and configuring a collection view via storyboard with cells that display icons, names, and ratings.

  • IBOutlets and dummy data9:49

    Create IBOutlets and a collection view with data sources and delegates, populate with dummy data, and wire up model items and sections for a responsive app store clone.

  • Cocoapods setup and exploring iTunes search API4:37

    Set up cocoapods and explore the iTunes search API to query the software entity, inspect parameters, and parse artist names and artwork for app data.

  • Ch4 - DataModels, Decodables, Alamofire - Part116:10

    Define data models as structs aligned with the API response and decode JSON using Codable. Implement Alamofire-based search API calls with completion handlers to populate the results collection.

  • Ch4 - DataModels, Decodables, Alamofire - Part27:11

    Build data models and decodable structures with Alamofire to fetch app data, gracefully handle missing ratings, and populate icons, screenshots, and a search bar for an end-to-end app store clone.

  • Ch6 - UISearchBar and Timer8:02

    Set up the UISearchBar for a collection view and manage keyboard dismissal. Debounce input with a timer so searches run only after typing pauses.

Requirements

  • Basics of iOS Deveopment, Xcode and Swift

Description

This comprehensive course will guide you through the process of building a fully functional App Store clone from scratch using Swift 5 and Xcode. You will learn fundamental concepts of Swift, such as optionals, data types, and control flows, while diving deep into more advanced topics like concurrency and protocol-oriented programming. We will explore UIKit frameworks, Auto Layout, and Apple’s Human Interface Guidelines, ensuring that your application not only functions flawlessly but also boasts a polished user interface. By the end of this section, you will have a thorough understanding of how to structure a Swift project and implement essential design patterns for scalable iOS apps.

In the second part of the course, you’ll delve into networking and data management, learning how to fetch dynamic content from APIs, parse JSON responses, and implement secure user authentication. You will build a robust backend service using frameworks like Firebase, or your choice of server-side technology, to store user profiles, app data, and other critical information in real-time. We will also tackle best practices for data caching, error handling, and offline support, ensuring a seamless user experience even in low-connectivity environments.

Finally, you’ll bring everything together by integrating push notifications, implementing advanced search functionality, and polishing your App Store clone to deliver an engaging and intuitive final product. By the end, you will have a portfolio-worthy project that demonstrates your mastery of Swift, iOS architecture, and modern development workflows, setting you apart in the competitive app development landscape. Enroll now to begin building!

Who this course is for:

  • Beginner and Intermediate iOS Developers

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