Udacity

Server-Side Swift

Engineering and Technology

Short Description

In this course, built in collaboration with IBM and Hashicorp, you'll learn how to use Swift as a server-side language for building end-to-end applications.

Long Description

In the Server-Side Swift course on Udacity, you will learn how to run Swift locally and on the server, configure Swift on macOS and Linux, and use the Swift Package Manager. You will also build simple Swift servers, develop a microservices mindset, and learn how to run a monolithic Swift service. Additionally, you will learn how to split a monolith into microservices and plan a new iOS app using a microservice-based backend. The course will also cover building a Swift microservice, creating a CRUD-based microservice in Swift, and interacting with a MySQL database from Swift. You will also learn how to add paging and transaction support to a service. Furthermore, you will learn how to create an authentication microservice using Facebook's AccountKit and generate JSON web tokens (JWTs) for use across services. Finally, you will learn how to build custom middleware to validate JWTs.

Course Details

Duration
2 weeks
Difficulty
Intermediate
Format
Short Course
Price
Free
Course Link
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Udacity
Description
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.