Instagram Pro 2.0
Learn how to build Instagram with SwiftUI.
What you'll learn
Take your iOS development skills to the next level with Instagram SwiftUI Pro 2.0, an advanced course designed for experienced developers looking to master the art of creating stunning and feature-rich applications using SwiftUI. Building upon the foundation of our successful Instagram SwiftUI Pro course, this 2.0 version offers an even deeper dive into the world of modern iOS app development.
In this intensive course, you'll explore advanced concepts, techniques, and best practices for building a fully functional Instagram-like app using the power of SwiftUI, Swift, and related frameworks. Through hands-on projects and real-world scenarios, you'll gain practical expertise in creating elegant and dynamic user interfaces, implementing intricate interactions, and seamlessly connecting with backend services.
Course Highlights:
- Advanced SwiftUI Concepts: Learn to harness the full potential of SwiftUI by delving into complex layout structures, custom animations, and sophisticated UI components. Understand how to create dynamic and responsive interfaces that adapt to various device sizes and orientations.
- MVVM Architecture: Build your app upon a solid foundation using the Model-View-ViewModel (MVVM) architecture. Explore advanced MVVM concepts such as data binding, data flows, and separation of concerns to create maintainable and scalable code.
- Custom Animations and Transitions: Elevate your app's user experience by mastering the creation of custom animations, transitions, and gestures. Dive into the SwiftUI animation framework to bring life to your UI elements and enhance user engagement.
- Advanced Networking and Data Management: Learn how to connect your app to backend services, handle complex data structures, and manage asynchronous operations effectively. Explore techniques for caching, pagination, and optimizing network requests.
- User Authentication and Security: Implement secure user authentication using industry best practices. Explore OAuth, JWT, and other authentication mechanisms to protect user data and ensure a seamless login experience.
- Image Processing and Uploading: Learn how to upload images and create posts to display in a user feed
- Real-time Features: Create real-time features such as chat, notifications, and activity feeds. Provide users with up-to-the-moment interactions and updates.
- Advanced Social Media Engineering: Learn how to implement following/unfollowing functionality to generate a tailored social media experience to the user
- App Store Optimization: Gain insights into promoting and distributing your app on the App Store. Explore strategies for improving discoverability, increasing downloads, and optimizing user reviews and ratings.
By the end of Instagram SwiftUI Pro 2.0, you'll have the skills and confidence to develop high-quality, complex iOS applications that rival industry-leading apps like Instagram. Whether you're looking to enhance your portfolio or take your career to new heights, this course equips you with the knowledge and experience to create exceptional SwiftUI-based apps that stand out in today's competitive app development landscape. Join us and become a true SwiftUI Pro!
Prerequisites: This course is designed for experienced iOS developers with a solid understanding of Swift programming and SwiftUI basics. Familiarity networking concepts, and basic design principles is recommended. Completion of the previous Instagram SwiftUI Pro course or equivalent experience is not required.
Curriculum
Meet Stephan,
Your Instructor and Mentor
With 1000+ hours of content and 15 courses, Stephan Dowless makes coding approachable and fun. As a former Meta engineer, he combines real-world experience with clear, engaging teaching to help you succeed in tech.
Stephan is a seasoned iOS developer with over a decade of experience in the tech industry. His expertise spans across building scalable, production-ready applications that are designed to handle millions of users, incorporating advanced features, and optimizing performance.
Throughout his career, Stephan has been passionate about not only writing impeccable code but also about mentoring and elevating fellow developers. This passion led him to create the Pro Plus series, where he distills his extensive industry knowledge and real-world experience into comprehensive, high-quality courses.

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Stephan Dowless consistently puts out some of the most in-depth and well-rounded iOS tutorials I’ve ever come across. His courses don’t just scratch the surface—they fully cover what they teach, which is something I really appreciate in a landscape where many tutorials leave out key details.
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If you’re serious about mastering iOS development, I couldn’t recommend his courses more.
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