Module 6 of 6 in Continuing SwiftUI

Inclusivity with Voice & Language

May 30 2025, Swift 5.9, iOS 17, Xcode 15.3
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This module introduces the fundamental concepts of inclusivity in iOS applications, enabling developers to implement VoiceOver accessibility and localization techniques to ensure all users can easily understand and use their apps. By Audrey Tam.

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EXPERIENCE
Beginner level
EST TIME TO COMPLETE
1 hr, 29 mins
CONTENT
4 lessons
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Module outcomes

  • Demonstrate proficiency in implementing VoiceOver accessibility and appropriate localization techniques to ensure iOS apps are usable and understandable for all users.
  • Test apps with accessibility features enabled, analyzing localization strings for ambiguities and implementing appropriate APIs and techniques to address these concerns.
  • Articulate the significance of inclusivity, accessibility, and localization and advocate for their implementation in iOS projects.

Covered concepts

  • VoiceOver
  • Localization
  • Grammatical Agreement

Module content

1
Accessibility & VoiceOver Lesson (21 mins)

Get an overview of accessibility and how to use VoiceOver.

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Introduction to Accessibility • Start Reading · 2 mins
VoiceOver Reading · 1 min
Demo: VoiceOver Video · 6 mins
SwiftUI: Default Accessibility Reading · 4 mins
Demo: Xcode Accessibility Inspector Video · 8 mins
Conclusion Reading · 1 min
Quiz: Accessibility & Voiceover 12 questions
2
SwiftUI Accessibility API Lesson (28 mins)

Learn about the SwiftUI Accessibility API and how it can be used to improve the accessibility of an app.

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Introduction • Start Reading · 1 min
SwiftUI Accessibility API Reading · 3 mins
Demo: SwiftUI Accessibility API Video · 14 mins
New Features Reading · 4 mins
Demo: Direct Touch & Announcements Video · 5 mins
Conclusion Reading · 1 min
Quiz: SwiftUI Accessibility API 12 questions
3
Localization for a Global Audience Lesson (18 mins)

Learn how to use internationalization and localization techniques in your SwiftUI app. Identify and fix potential issues or ambiguities in strings and formatting.

 Start
Introduction • Start Reading · 1 min
Localization Techniques Reading · 6 mins
Demo: Localization for a Global Audience Video · 11 mins
Conclusion Reading · 1 min
Quiz: Localization for a Global Audience 12 questions
4
Grammatical Agreement Lesson (21 mins)

Learn about grammatical agreement and inclusive language and apply techniques to include these in your SwiftUI app.

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Introduction • Start Reading · 2 mins
Grammatical Agreement Reading · 8 mins
Demo: Grammatical Agreement Video · 11 mins
Conclusion Reading · 1 min
Quiz: Grammatical Agreement 12 questions