Instagram Pro Plus
Learn how to build a production ready social media app like Instagram that can scale to millions of users.
What you'll learn
The Course
Instagram Pro Plus is your gateway to mastering the art of app development. Designed for serious developers, this course takes you deep into the techniques and strategies required to build production-grade applications that can scale to millions of users. With over 100 hours of in-depth content, you’ll gain hands-on experience building features like push notifications, private profiles, and advanced server-side functions.
Led by an ex-Meta engineer, you’ll learn the secrets of app development at the highest level, including performance optimizations, SOLID architecture, and advanced SwiftUI techniques. Whether you’re looking to land a top-tier development job, create your own apps, or thrive as a contract developer, Instagram Pro Plus equips you with the skills and confidence to succeed.
Take the next step in your app development journey and transform your skills with this comprehensive course.
What you will learn
- Advanced App Features: Implement key functionalities such as push notifications, private profiles, blocking, reporting, direct messaging and more.
- Scalable Performance: Master pagination and server-side functions to optimize performance to handle millions of users.
- SOLID Architecture: Build maintainable and scalable apps using SOLID principles for clean, professional-grade code.
- SwiftUI Expertise: Gain advanced knowledge of app architecture and design patterns using SwiftUI.
- Real-World Techniques: Learn proven strategies used to develop apps with $50,000+ budgets.
- Industry Secrets: Get insider knowledge from an ex-Meta engineer, including app development practices used at top tech companies.
This course delivers practical skills and tools that will elevate your app development to new heights. Whether your goal is to land a job, create apps, or become a successful contract developer, Instagram Pro Plus sets you up for success.
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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"If you're a student with dreams of becoming an iOS engineer, I highly recommend AppStuff as your go-to resource. Trust me, it's the perfect launchpad for your iOS development journey. Thank you, AppStuff, for making my dream a reality!"
"I cannot express enough how grateful I am for the incredible journey AppStuff has taken me on in my pursuit of becoming an iOS engineer. As a student aspiring to break into the world of app development, I was initially overwhelmed by the complexity of iOS development. That's when I stumbled upon AppStuff, and it truly transformed my learning experience."
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.
What sets Stephan apart even more is how he continues to evolve his courses year after year, always staying up to date with the latest coding standards and best practices. You can tell he genuinely cares about the quality of his content and the success of his students.
If you’re serious about mastering iOS development, I couldn’t recommend his courses more.
"Today, I proudly call myself an iOS engineer, and I owe a significant part of my success to AppStuff. With their guidance and resources, I not only gained the knowledge and skills but also the confidence to pursue a career in iOS development. I am now equipped to tackle challenging projects and contribute meaningfully to the world of mobile app development."
Common Questions, Answered
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All courses are available with the monthly and yearly membership plan, except for Pro Plus courses. Pro Plus courses are only available with Lifetime membership. Monthly/yearly members receive 15% off.
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.
If you purchased the course, how does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
If you gained access to the course through our membership, access is only valid as long as your membership is active.
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.