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Introduction

Welcome to the first course in the series focused on making API calls in iOS using Swift. The primary objective is to provide a foundational understanding of how to make API calls in iOS apps without relying on external libraries like Alamofire. By the end of this course, you’ll have the skills to set up a basic iOS project, make an API request, handle the response, and display the results.

Course Duration: Approximately 1 hour.

Prerequisites:

Basic understanding of iOS development and familiarity with XCode.
Basic knowledge of SwiftUI and Swift programming language.
A Mac computer with Xcode installed.

In this course, we'll create an icon for your mobile app, specifically tailored for iOS platforms.

Remember, an app icon is the first point of interaction with users, so it's crucial to make it stand out!

Course Duration: Approximately 1 hour.

Prerequisites:

Basic knowledge of digital design principles.
Access to Figma or a similar design tool.
Xcode installed for implementing the app icon into your iOS project.

Part 1: Selecting an API

⏱️ Estimated Time: 5 Minutes

The first step in learning to make API calls in an iOS app is selecting an appropriate API to work with. An API (Application Programming Interface) allows your application to interact with an external service or data source. For this course, we will focus on using a free, publicly available API.

If you don’t already have an API in mind to use, here is a list of fun free api that you could test with:

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While selecting an API, consider what kind of data you are interested in and how it could be displayed in an app.
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Part 2: Basic Project Setup in SwiftUI

⏱️ Estimated Time: 10 Minutes

Objective

With your API selected, the next step is to set up a basic iOS project using SwiftUI. This will involve creating a simple interface with a button to initiate the API call and a view to display the results.