Swift Basics

Lesson in the iOS Roadmap · Stage 3: Swift (Recommended)

Last updated 14 September 2026

What is Swift Basics?

Swift basics cover the fundamental syntax and language features needed to write Swift programs. This includes variables, constants, data types, control flow, functions, closures, classes, structs, enums, and optionals. A solid understanding of these basics is required before working with iOS frameworks and APIs.

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Free resources to learn Swift Basics

RoadmapVisit the Dedicated Swift & Swift UI Roadmap
Official docsTour of Swift

Swift Basics: common questions

Can I learn Swift Basics in Hindi?

This lesson is written in English. Once you sign in, open it in the interactive course and ask the AI tutor to explain Swift Basics in Hindi or Hinglish. The tutor answers from this lesson’s own text, so it stays on the syllabus, and it runs on your own Google, OpenAI or Anthropic key.

Is this Swift Basics tutorial for beginners?

It is lesson 8 of 170 in the free iOS roadmap, in stage 3, Swift (Recommended). If you are new to iOS, start from stage 1 and come back here in order; if you already know the earlier stages, this lesson stands on its own.