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Multiplatform Swift

Swift isn't just for Apple platforms anymore. In this course, you'll explore how to use Swift beyond the Apple ecosystem, expanding your skills into new platforms and environments. Whether you're an iOS developer looking to broaden your reach or a Swift enthusiast curious about cross-platform development, this course opens up exciting new possibilities for your Swift expertise.

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EXPERIENCE
Intermediate level
EST TIME TO COMPLETE Completion time may vary based on individual pacing.
3 hrs, 33 mins
CONTENT
1 module

Learning path outcomes

Set up a Swift development environment targeting AndroidUnderstand the Swift SDK for Android and how it bridges Swift to the Android platformIdentify the differences and limitations of Swift development outside of Apple platforms

Prerequisites

Have completed our Beginning iOS & Swift program, or have equivalent working knowledge of Swift fundamentals including functions, types, and control flow. No prior Android or Kotlin experience is required.

Learning path content

Swift SDK for Android May 31 2026 · Multimodal Module (3 hrs, 33 mins)
Discover how to leverage Swift’s safety features and expressiveness for Android development with Swift SDK for Android. This comprehensive module teaches you to build hybrid Android applications where Swift handles business logic and Kotlin manages the UI with Jetpack Compose. Through three hands-on lessons, you’ll build a Task Manager app that showcases Swift-Java interoperability. You’ll start with basic validation using swift-java and JExtractSwiftPlugin for automatic bindings, progress to platform integration with CameraX and image processing, and complete the course with data persistence and comprehensive testing. By the end of this course, you’ll understand how to use Swift’s type safety, powerful error handling, and modern language features within Android projects giving you the best of both ecosystems without writing manual JNI code.
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