Do you want to start programming iOS applications, but don't know where to start? In order to start development on iOS, programmers must have basic computer skills and programming knowledge. Diego Freniche Brito, mobile developer and iOS teacher at Iron hack, believes that before starting to program applications for iOS, programmers should know “what a compiler is, how to read and write code, the ins and outs of language-specific syntax, and concepts such as how the workflow evolves from an application, where the information is stored and how a variable works »It is also essential to be familiar with Xcode, Objective-C, Cocoa and UIKit before embarking on the adventure of creating an application on iOS.
Tips and resources for novice programmers
If all these concepts are not yet familiar to the programmer, here are a few very useful resources:
- The most important resource is free iOS development course given at Stanford University by Apple employees.
- Stack Overflow, is a useful and free platform for any of your questions, designed by and for programmers, and the place where the most popular questions (simple or difficult) that arise in the programming industry are answered.
- All the conferences related to iOS are very valuable sources of knowledge where many of the basic concepts of programming in iOS and many other related matters are introduced.
- Newbies can sign up at iOS Dev Weekly from Dave Werner to stay on top of the latest news and see what the top industry influencers are.
Getting familiar with iOS
To catch up on the world of iOS, reading theory books or watching videos on the inner workings of programming software can significantly help with code preparation. Freniche also suggests that programmers should join local support groups for this technology and attend meet new companies through events and conferences to stay up-to-date on the latest programs on iOS or their programming methods. These networking events are golden opportunities to meet people with the same interests, connect with high-level professionals, and maybe even find someone willing to mentor beginning programmers.
Apple Tools for iOS
- Xcode, an IDE, which has the option of autocompletion and code analysis to help you detect errors in the code before terminating an application.
- Interface Builder builds interfaces visually and allows developers to drag & drop tools such as buttons, tab bars, scroll bars, and the labels themselves in their application interface.
- UIKit teaches developers the basics of programming, extends code, and offers a wide selection of HTML, CSS, and JS tools that you can choose from and customize.
- Framework enables programmers to design interfaces, write code, encrypt information, compose graphics, insert audio and video, and much more.
Recommendations for iOS programmers
One of the hardest parts of programming is getting started, but once someone has trained their brain to think in a certain way, it becomes much more natural. Freniche's advice for aspiring iOS programmers is, "code, more code, read a lot, ask questions, and ... keep coding." Like everything else, programming takes time, practice and patience.
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Diego Freniche is a renowned freelancer in the iOS programming scene in Spain. With more than 15 years in the world of programming, he knows first-hand Java, JS, iOS ... knowledge that he regularly transmits as a teacher at Ironhack.
Iron hack is a Technology Campus that has launched the first programming bootcamp (web and iOS) in Madrid, Barcelona and Miami.
Bootcamps are very practical programs, selective in the admission of candidates and intensive, with more than 400 teaching hours spread over 2 months.
All instructors are programmers at world-class companies such as Spotify, Yahoo, Ebay, Xing, and Telefónica. After the Bootcamp, they help you find a job with one of their partners.