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CourseLearn Swift: Introduction
Learn the basics of Swift syntax and variables and build simple programs in this introduction to the Swift programming language.
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Skill level
BeginnerTime to complete
Average based on combined completion rates — individual pacing in lessons, projects, and quizzes may vary1 hourProjects
4Prerequisites
None
About this course
Kickstart your Swift programming journey and discover how it’s used as a versatile general-purpose language, especially in iOS development. Build a solid foundation by learning basic Swift syntax, declaring variables, and understanding data types while creating simple, interactive programs.
Skills you'll gain
Set up and run Swift programs
Write and understand basic Swift syntax
Use print statements and comments effectively
Work with variables and data types
Syllabus
2 lessons • 4 projects • 2 quizzesCertificate of completion available with Plus or Pro
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Projects in this course
- practice Project
Quadratic Formula
Write a Swift program that solves the quadratic equation. - practice Project
Piggy Bank
You just returned from a trip to South America and you came back with three different kinds of currencies. Let's convert them to USD! - practice Project
Dog Years
Dogs have ages that don't quite work like ours. This can be a little ruff when you want to know how old your dog would be if he/she is a human. Don't fret — build a dog-age-converting program to translate your dog's age into human years!
Meet the creator of the course

Kenny Lin
Web Development Domain Manager at CodecademyEarn a certificate of completion
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