Free AI-assisted K12 Learning

Advanced Mobile App Development with Swift and Kotlin


 Teaches advanced mobile app development with Swift and Kotlin for native, high‑performance projects.

 Description : Focused on mobile app development with Swift and Kotlin, this course challenges students to create native applications for iOS and Android, emphasizing modern design principles and robust coding practices.

Category : Coding & Engineering
Age : 12+
Difficulty Level : Normal

 Curriculum :
          Module 1: Introduction to Mobile App Development

Section 1: The Evolution of Mobile Apps
- Lesson 1: The Rise of Mobile Devices
  Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: The Rise of Mobile Devices
- Lesson 2: Key Milestones in Mobile Technology
  Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: Key Milestones in Mobile Technology

Section 2: Mobile App Fundamentals
- Lesson 1: Understanding Mobile Platforms
  Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: Understanding Mobile Platforms
- Lesson 2: Core Mobile App Architecture
  Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: Core Mobile App Architecture

Section 3: The Mobile App Ecosystem
- Lesson 1: iOS vs Android Overview
  Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: iOS vs Android Overview
- Lesson 2: Navigating App Stores
  Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Navigating App Stores

Section 4: Development Tools & Environments
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Xcode and Swift Playgrounds
  Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: Introduction to Xcode and Swift Playgrounds
- Lesson 2: Introduction to Android Studio and Kotlin Basics
  Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Introduction to Android Studio and Kotlin Basics

Section 5: Fundamental Coding Practices
- Lesson 1: Mobile Coding Standards
  Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Mobile Coding Standards
- Lesson 2: Basic Debugging Techniques
  Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Basic Debugging Techniques


Module 2: Swift for iOS Development Essentials

Section 1: Introduction to Swift Syntax
- Lesson 1: Basic Syntax and Variables in Swift
  Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: Basic Syntax and Variables in Swift
- Lesson 2: Control Flow Fundamentals
  Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: Control Flow Fundamentals

Section 2: Data Structures in Swift
- Lesson 1: Arrays and Dictionaries
  Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: Arrays and Dictionaries
- Lesson 2: Optionals and Enums
  Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: Optionals and Enums

Section 3: Functions and Error Handling
- Lesson 1: Defining and Calling Functions
  Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: Defining and Calling Functions
- Lesson 2: Error Handling Basics
  Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Error Handling Basics

Section 4: Object-Oriented Concepts in Swift
- Lesson 1: Classes and Structures
  Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: Classes and Structures
- Lesson 2: Protocols and Delegates
  Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: Protocols and Delegates

Section 5: Building Simple iOS Apps
- Lesson 1: Setting Up Xcode Projects
  Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: Setting Up Xcode Projects
- Lesson 2: Building User Interfaces with Storyboards
  Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Building User Interfaces with Storyboards


Module 3: Kotlin for Android Development Essentials

Section 1: Introduction to Kotlin Basics
- Lesson 1: Understanding Kotlin Syntax
  Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: Understanding Kotlin Syntax
- Lesson 2: Variables and Data Types in Kotlin
  Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: Variables and Data Types in Kotlin

Section 2: Control Structures in Kotlin
- Lesson 1: If, When, and Loop Constructs
  Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: If, When, and Loop Constructs
- Lesson 2: Safe Calls and Nullability
  Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: Safe Calls and Nullability

Section 3: Object-Oriented Kotlin
- Lesson 1: Classes and Objects
  Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: Classes and Objects
- Lesson 2: Inheritance and Interfaces in Kotlin
  Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: Inheritance and Interfaces in Kotlin

Section 4: Android Studio Basics
- Lesson 1: Setting Up Android Studio
  Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: Setting Up Android Studio
- Lesson 2: Understanding the Android Project Structure
  Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Understanding the Android Project Structure

Section 5: Building Simple Android Apps
- Lesson 1: Designing Android Layouts
  Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: Designing Android Layouts
- Lesson 2: Using Kotlin for Basic Interactivity
  Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: Using Kotlin for Basic Interactivity


Module 4: Essential Mobile App Design Principles (UI/UX)

Section 1: Introduction to Mobile UI/UX
- Lesson 1: Principles of Mobile Design
  Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: Principles of Mobile Design
- Lesson 2: User Experience Basics
  Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: User Experience Basics

Section 2: Design Tools and Prototyping
- Lesson 1: Wireframing Techniques
  Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: Wireframing Techniques
- Lesson 2: Using Design Tools (Sketch/Figma Basics)
  Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Using Design Tools (Sketch/Figma Basics)

Section 3: Responsive and Adaptive Design
- Lesson 1: Basics of Responsive Design
  Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: Basics of Responsive Design
- Lesson 2: Designing for Different Screen Sizes
  Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: Designing for Different Screen Sizes

Section 4: Accessibility and Usability
- Lesson 1: Designing for Accessibility
  Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: Designing for Accessibility
- Lesson 2: Usability Testing Fundamentals
  Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: Usability Testing Fundamentals

Section 5: Integrating Design with Code
- Lesson 1: Bridging Design and Development in iOS
  Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: Bridging Design and Development in iOS
- Lesson 2: Bridging Design and Development in Android
  Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Bridging Design and Development in Android


Module 5: Testing, Debugging, and Deployment Fundamentals

Section 1: Introduction to Mobile App Testing
- Lesson 1: Importance of Testing in Mobile Apps
  Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: Importance of Testing in Mobile Apps
- Lesson 2: Overview of Mobile Testing Types
  Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: Overview of Mobile Testing Types

Section 2: Debugging Techniques for Mobile Apps
- Lesson 1: Basic Debugging Strategies
  Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: Basic Debugging Strategies
- Lesson 2: Using Debugging Tools in Xcode and Android Studio
  Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Using Debugging Tools in Xcode and Android Studio

Section 3: App Performance Optimization
- Lesson 1: Measuring App Performance
  Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: Measuring App Performance
- Lesson 2: Basic Performance Optimization Techniques
  Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: Basic Performance Optimization Techniques

Section 4: App Security Essentials
- Lesson 1: Understanding Mobile App Security
  Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Understanding Mobile App Security
- Lesson 2: Implementing Basic Security Practices
  Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Implementing Basic Security Practices

Section 5: Deployment and Maintenance
- Lesson 1: Preparing Apps for Deployment
  Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Preparing Apps for Deployment
- Lesson 2: Maintaining and Updating Mobile Apps
  Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: Maintaining and Updating Mobile Apps