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How to Make an App - Lesson 1 (Xcode 16 Updated)

Video Overview & Insights

Confidently learn how to make an app (no coding experience required). Used in classrooms and Apple stores, these videos are designed for beginners in mind to teach the fundamental skills for making apps on iOS.

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👋 Our "Launch Your First App" program will help you build up your iOS skills to publish your very own feature rich app even if you’re a beginner starting from scratch. https://cwc.to/youtubeoffer

— @CodeWithChris

👋 Our "Launch Your First App" program will help you build up your iOS skills to publish your very own feature rich app even if you’re a beginner starting from scratch. https://cwc.to/youtubeoffer

Download the project and resources:

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For some reason everytime i start a new project i do not get the ful folder with everything in it

— @Alicecodes

https://learn.codewithchris.com/courses/start?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=8day2025&utm_content=lesson1

Niagara falls image asset:

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I tried to follow this now and it doesnt work. I search and add vertical stack i drag and drop it and still ends up adding a lazyVstack. This library isnt up there where urs is i always need to go with command shift L. So annoying

— @aishaSixNine

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/sys0y59r0222dpvxoyipu/niagarafalls.jpeg?rlkey=k182gmqr5tdlxf041sr7ivm9e&dl=1

Timestamps

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Hi Chris. Are there work arounds if you want to build an ios app for your phone/ipad but you don't own a mac computer so can't use xcode?

— @BrandonLausser

00:00 Intro

01:16 The App Store Process

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this is already out of date there is no library option as standardm, cannot follow along

— @Richard-pp9jr

04:45 Downloading and Installing Xcode

05:58 Start a New Xcode Project

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I’m a complete beginner. Loving the lesson 1 so far.
I’m planning an app that I will need a database to be used . Can x code do this? Sorry if this is a dumb question!

— @carlsidgwick5854

07:29 Add Images to the App Project

08:27 Customizing Your App Screen

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Anyone know where the inspector is on X-code 26?

— @omarthevictor

24:50 Launch Your App

26:44 Outro

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Show how to draft it

— @henryshihundu9932

This video series will teach a beginner with no programming experience how to make iPhone apps. I'm creating these videos with the assumption that the student has no prior knowledge and is starting from scratch.

About CodeWithChris:

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thank you so much, Chris. 🙏

— @FadoGhani

Hi I’m Chris! I’m dedicated to teaching fundamentals about how to make an app. This is important if you’re trying to land an iOS job, be a freelancer, increase or start a business with an app idea. On this channel and my website, you'll find a ton of free resources and tutorials to aid you on your journey to learn iOS development. Many people have learned to code and build apps on their own!

Student Success Stories

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Pretty cool, thanks for the tutorial. I expected that it would be much more difficult but you made it seem doable

— @Hey_Betertm

https://codewithchris.com/category/success-stories/

#CodeWithChris #iosdevelopment #HowToMakeAnApp

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🔥🫡

— @ratioreid343

More User Perspectives

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Sir how you make app i am a kid so.. So

@rajukampurath4455

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HI

@MelinaMchugh-p6u

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i don't know how to code is there a away to emend a link into app

@Jacob-Dusseau

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Awesome thnx!
At 13:03, is it true at Xcode 16 at the moment, that function is gone? I only have 3 icons there, not 5

@SilentGraph120

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Very impressive work here.

@TamaraSchmidt-z3b

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Thanks for simplifying this topic.

@user-cc5qn4ld3o

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I used to use X code back in the days, looking at appstore now to download it, wow how many really bad reviews about this app now, what happened ? In this video it seem to be as good as back in the days... at least to my eye..

@HearGear

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Merci Thank you !

@bettyb.6445

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<3

@bettyb.6445

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Very nicely done.

@HerryMilna

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I’m glad I found this video.

@GuyaMeyq

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Such an easy to follow video.

@Williamssaliba-t6v

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This was explained really well.

@ABIRHASAN-v3y

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So well explained, thank you.

@RandolphE.Griffin

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Good job on this video.

@Afiya-k3x

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This was so well delivered.

@CharlesFelts-h3x

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I found this video really useful.

@NayemIslam-d2h3n

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Thanks for sharing this content.

@TwoNo-f7m

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Very helpful and informative.

@WelliumSexpear

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Thanks for keeping it simple.

@strinebbsmith

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Such a valuable video.

@OrbitaSkipmail

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Thank you for the videos Chris. Are there any plans for a version of this updated for Xcode 26?

@lukegriffiths4333

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The video was easy to follow.

@BaryEonna

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Eveything is Great but I can't seem to find that right panel where should i look for

@prashantambati546

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I don't understand how to see the panel that shows properties of the contents help meee

@HarryChoi-vid

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i have windows do you have xcode for windows

@sp.videop4529

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I like how this man speaks. So patiently, calmly, gently, intelligently, fully controlling his negative emotions to punch the screen in the face and throw his computer out the window.

@M678-zig

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if the preview is loading forever, what should be the problem? I m using Ventura.13.7.8

@dimitrisdanellakis981

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I don't seem to find the inspector on xcode 26. Can you help me out there? Also, the + button for the library is not there. As of now I use the shortcut for that, but would be very grateful to know how to find the inspector :) thank you so much for this amazing tutorial

@smiilisa

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Very helpul
But what app can i use for windows asides xcode

@daisyenyinnaya

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just a heads up the "show library" button no longer exists where Chris says it does in Xcode 26. you have to go to View> Show Library. or use Shift + command + L

@Ski13

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I started working program and this helped alot but i need the xcode 16

@SYR-Captain

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What happened to my XCODE? I don't see the modifier properties in the inspector panel on the right. Could someone help?

@TheLastLoad

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Hey Chris! Thanks so much for creating such an approachable resource. I am following along and I am at 9:10 where we replace the code in lines 12-18, however with the new system on Xcode my lines look like the following:

var body: some View {
NavigationSplitView {
List {
ForEach(items) { item in
NavigationLink {
Text("Item at \(item.timestamp, format: Date.FormatStyle(date: .numeric, time: .standard))")
} label: {
Text(item.timestamp, format: Date.FormatStyle(date: .numeric, time: .standard))
}
}
.onDelete(perform: deleteItems)

I'm stuck here and don't know what to do. Can you offer some troubleshooting support?

@lisam3801

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What if I have Windows?

@JohnGWDyment

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I'm really enjoying this video. You're like the Bob Ross of iOS development 🎨

@sumawav

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Does anyone know where is the SwiftUI Inspector in Xcode 26?

@sankrexhacker9455

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Hi @CodeWithChris, I've just downloaded Xcode v26. I am at 13:10m on the video, V26 does not have that panel on the right hand side, it only has 3 buttons, The file, the clock and the question mark. I cant seem to find anyway to add the 3 sliders icon and get those options. You have any idea?

@jamesduncan87

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Thank you a lot! But I have a problem, why can't I see my app in the Simulator please? I can't test it lol

@farah6997

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