Sarah Olson: Intro to iOS for Android Developers

Excerpt: Ever considered developing an iOS app, but not sure where to start? In this presentation, I will provide a brief overview of developing an app in iOS9 using Swift 2, and will discuss some of the differences between Android development, including design considerations, navigation idioms, IDEs, layout, and deployment. Get tips and tricks on learning Swift and iOS, including Swift Playgrounds, blogs, podcasts, online courses and more.
I’ll also share my story of moving from a decades-long career in Java development to full-time mobile development, and why I chose iOS over Android as my primary platform.

Bio: Sarah Olson is a Senior Software Engineer at The Nerdery, currently focused on mobile development. She has over eighteen years of development experience in a variety of technologies, including Java, WordPress, iOS and Android development. As Director of Women Who Code Twin Cities, she leads a variety of initiatives and events to address the myriad of issues surrounding diversity in tech.

Twitter: https://twitter.com/saraheolson

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