Develop the future.
Apple created Swift and Xcode so anyone with an idea can create something incredible. Our developer tools and platforms help higher education institutions empower the next generation of innovators with skills to solve real‐world challenges and code a brighter world.
San Diego State University
Workforce readiness. Start‐up creativity. And Apple.
Learn how Apple technology is powering San Diego State University’s innovative incubator program, ZIP Launchpad, and how students from every subject are using Xcode to build apps as entrepreneurs.
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Give ideas a platform to stand on.
Apple provides everything teaching staff and students need to dive right into designing and coding. With Mac — plus Swift, Xcode and developer tools that Apple offers for free — they have everything they need to build incredible apps.
Swift Playgrounds. A revolutionary app for iPad and Mac that helps anyone learn to code and build apps using Swift, a robust, open-source programming language that’s both easy to learn and powerful to use.
Xcode. An integrated development environment that gives developers at any level a single workflow for UI design, coding, debugging, testing and performance analysis.
MacBook Pro. Superfast processors, next-level graphics and secure storage make MacBook Pro the ideal tool for new and experienced developers alike.
"We use Apple developer tools and platforms to support experiential learning for both coders and designers — Xcode and Swift Playgrounds provide the perfect space to reflect, learn and grow."
Opportunities for All
Building skills they’ll use for life.
Students are integrating app development with Swift into their work, gaining cutting-edge skills to apply in their future careers — while supporting their passions and solving problems they care about today.
For this student, app development and social work go hand in hand.
Swift Student Challenge Distinguished Winner and social work student Ruoshan is on a mission to positively impact her community.
Read the story"Coding is a way for me to create solutions that can positively impact society."
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Develop in Swift
Lay the groundwork for great work.
Whether students are new to coding or already developing like the pros, Develop in Swift Tutorials are a great first step towards a career in app development using Xcode, Swift and SwiftUI. Students don’t need prior coding experience to learn how to develop apps for Apple platforms.
SwiftUI foundations
Get familiar with the tools and technologies you’ll use to create apps.
Data modelling
Use SwiftData to store and load information for your app.
Spatial computing
Design app experiences for spatial computing.
Apple Developer Programme
It’s never been easier to prepare students for a career in the app economy. Membership to the Apple Developer programme is offered free to accredited educational institutions to help students build amazing apps for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV and Apple Vision Pro.
Resources
Don’t stop there.
Apple provides free resources and programmes for aspiring developers in your community to take their app development skills to the next level.
Certification via Certiport
Help students earn recognition for their knowledge of Swift, SwiftUI and Xcode. Earning an App Development with Swift certification prepares students for their future careers.
Swift Student Challenge
Apple is proud to support and uplift the next generation of student developers, creators and entrepreneurs with the Swift Student Challenge. When students learn to code with Swift, they join a worldwide community of developers who are creating the next wave of groundbreaking apps.
Swift Coding Clubs
Everything you need to start your own coding clubs. Including tips for recruiting members, inspiration for app ideas, and guides to create prototypes using Apple design principles. And the App Showcase Guide helps you host an event to celebrate your creations.
Educator Resources
Develop in Swift curriculum helps educators teach app development with Swift. It’s complemented with free online professional learning resources.