Working with Data in iOS (Coursera)

Offered by Meta,
Working with Data in iOS (Coursera)

This course introduces you to the core principles of working with data in iOS. You will delve deeper into the processes and concepts behind APIs, explore data formats that allow you to transfer data between servers and devices and discover how to work with data in Swift using Core Data.

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By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
-Demonstrate a working knowledge of how Swift applications communicate over the web.
-Apply asynchronous programming techniques using Swift.
-Utilize a variety of methods to take advantage of the Core Data package in a Swift application.
This course is ideal for intermediate learners who would like to prepare themselves for a career in iOS development. To succeed in this course, you should have an advanced understanding of Swift programming and a functional knowledge of APIs.
This course is part of the Meta iOS Developer Professional Certificate.

Syllabus

WEEK 1
Introduction to REST APIs
Get to know RESTful API development.

WEEK 2
Interacting with REST APIs in Swift
Practice applying asynchronous programming techniques to query REST APIs and handle their responses using Swift.

WEEK 3
Data in Swift
Cover all the uses for the Core Data package in a Swift application

WEEK 4
Final project
Implement the skills you've learned in this course to build your own app with filtering and sorting functionality.

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