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Grand Central Dispatch (GCD)

Engineering and Technology

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Short Description

Learn how to prevent background operations from interfering with an app's UI by implementing Apple's GCD framework.

Long Description

In the course Grand Central Dispatch (GCD), you will delve into the world of closures in Swift and explore their properties that were not covered in our previous Swift Syntax course. Additionally, you will learn about Apple's open source library, Grand Central Dispatch, and how it enables you to send tasks to both the background and foreground. You will discover what can be sent to the background and what needs to run in the foreground. Through a sample app, you will create a simple application that downloads large images, effectively blocking the user interface. You will explore two different ways to send this lengthy network task to the background and also learn how to run closures in the background. Furthermore, you will gain the skills to design methods that incorporate completion closures.

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Duration
2 weeks
Difficulty
Intermediate
Format
Short Course
Price
Free
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Udacity is an online learning platform that offers a wide range of courses and programs in various fields such as technology, business, data science, and artificial intelligence. It was founded in 2012 by Sebastian Thrun, David Stavens, and Mike Sokolsky with the aim of providing accessible and affordable education to individuals worldwide. Udacity's courses are designed in collaboration with industry experts and leading companies, ensuring that the content is relevant and up-to-date. The platform offers both self-paced courses and guided programs, allowing learners to choose the learning style that suits them best. Udacity also provides career services and support, including resume reviews, interview preparation, and job placement assistance, to help learners transition into their desired careers.
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