I've been trying to dive into the iOS ecosystem for a while now, but I can't decide where to start. Is there a general roadmap for beginners? For example, would it make more sense to start with the basics of the system and gradually move on to custom apps, or should I focus on a specific topic and go deep? What steps would be helpful for transitioning from the user experience side to the developer side?
What should a beginner's general approach be to learning iOS?
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The simplest way to start is actually to focus on the fundamentals of the system, even if you feel a bit lost along the way. At first, I was also obsessed with "which frameworks should I dive into first?"—I got confused when switching from SwiftUI to UIKit midway. It's best not to jump into APIs without understanding how the system works. Once you learn how the interface is rendered and the lifecycles, you’ll see why you’re doing certain things in future projects.
Instead of trying to learn everything at once, stick to small projects. For example, you could say, "Today, I’ll just build a simple list app that does basic CRUD operations with Core Data." Keep practicing without overwhelming yourself. When transitioning from user experience to development, it makes sense to incorporate things like ViewController lifecycles, DispatchQueue, and modern approaches like Combine or Swift Concurrency. So take it step by step, but make sure each step is solid.