UIKit Development Skill
Build professional iOS interfaces with UIKit
Learning Objectives
By completing this skill, you will:
- Build complex view hierarchies programmatically
- Master Auto Layout with NSLayoutConstraint
- Implement modern collection views with diffable data sources
- Create smooth animations and transitions
- Ensure accessibility compliance
Prerequisites
| Requirement | Level |
|---|---|
| iOS Fundamentals | Completed |
| Swift | Intermediate |
Curriculum
Module 1: View Hierarchy (4 hours)
Topics:
- UIView fundamentals
- UIStackView layouts
- Custom view creation
- Layer properties
Module 2: View Controllers (5 hours)
Topics:
- UIViewController lifecycle
- Container view controllers
- Child VC management
- Presentation styles
Module 3: Collection Views (6 hours)
Topics:
- UICollectionViewCompositionalLayout
- UICollectionViewDiffableDataSource
- Cell registration (iOS 14+)
- Self-sizing cells
Module 4: Navigation (4 hours)
Topics:
- UINavigationController
- Coordinator pattern
- Custom transitions
Module 5: Animations (4 hours)
Topics:
- UIView.animate
- Spring animations
- Keyframe animations
- View controller transitions
Module 6: Accessibility (3 hours)
Topics:
- VoiceOver support
- Dynamic Type
- Color contrast
- Accessibility labels
Assessment Criteria
| Criteria | Weight |
|---|---|
| Layout implementation | 25% |
| Collection view usage | 25% |
| Navigation patterns | 20% |
| Animation quality | 15% |
| Accessibility | 15% |
Skill Validation
- Custom Components: Build 5 reusable UI components
- Complex List: Multi-section collection view
- Navigation Flow: Coordinator-based navigation