Module 1 of 3 in Getting Started with SwiftUI

Introduction to SwiftUI

Sep 20 2025, Swift 6.2, iOS 26, Xcode 26

Updated with a lesson on animations in SwiftUI! This module introduces the foundational building blocks of SwiftUI, a declarative programming paradigm. SwiftUI works across all of Apple’s platforms allowing the developer to leverage these skills to build applications that span multiple Apple devices. By Eric Jenkinson.

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EXPERIENCE

Beginner level

EST TIME TO COMPLETE

1 hr, 27 mins

CONTENT

4 lessons

Module outcomes

Understand the basic building blocks of a SwiftUI application.
Describe what a view hierarchy is and how it’s used in SwiftUI.

Covered concepts

Introduction to declarative UI
Introduction to View hierarchy
SwiftUI app structure
SwiftUI State and Binding
Animation in SwiftUI

Module content

Organizing a SwiftUI App Lesson (15 mins)

In this lesson, we will delve into the fundamental components that structure a SwiftUI application. By exploring the concepts of App, Scene, and View, you will gain a solid understanding of how to organize your SwiftUI projects effectively.

Start

Introduction • Start Reading · 1 min

SwiftUI App Structure Reading · 3 mins

SwiftUI App Walk Through Video · 10 mins

Conclusion Reading · 1 min

Lesson 1 Quiz: Organizing a SwiftUI App 6 questions

Understanding Modifiers, State & Binding Lesson (13 mins)

In this lesson, we gain an understanding of Modifiers, State and Binding using a few swiftUI views like Text, RoundedRectangle, Button & Slider. Discover how to style your views, add user interactions, and create responsive interfaces that seamlessly update based on user input.

Start

Introduction: Modifiers & State • Start Reading · 1 min

Modifiers Reading · 2 mins

Modifiers: Hands-On Demo Video · 5 mins

State & Binding Reading · 2 mins

State & Binding: Hands-On Demo Video · 2 mins

Conclusion Reading · 1 min

Lesson 2 Quiz: Modifiers, State & Binding 6 questions

Adaptable SwiftUI Views Lesson (13 mins)

Learn the building blocks of SwiftUI! by exploring essential view types and learn how to combine views to create the foundation of your app’s interface.

Start

Introduction • Start Reading · 1 min

SwiftUI-Views Reading · 3 mins

SwiftUI Color Picker Video · 8 mins

Conclusion Reading · 1 min

Lesson 3 Quiz: Adaptable SwiftUI Views 6 questions

Introduction to Animation in SwiftUI Lesson (47 mins)

This lesson is a comprehensive guide to modern SwiftUI animation. It begins with the core principle of state-driven animation and the use of the withAnimation block to create simple transitions. The lesson then progresses to advanced tools, teaching you how to build multi-step sequential effects with PhaseAnimator and create precisely timed animations with KeyframeAnimator. Through a series of complete, hands-on examples, you’ll learn the skills needed to create fluid and engaging user interfaces.

Start

Introduction to SwiftUI Animation • Start Reading · 1 min

Creating Your First Animation Reading · 7 mins

Advanced Animation Techniques Reading · 7 mins

Putting it all Together Reading · 1 min

Demo Video · 29 mins

Conclusion & Key Takeaways Reading · 2 mins

Lesson 4 Quiz: Introduction to Animation in SwiftUI 6 questions

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