# Getting Started

### First Day Jitters

Here are some pointers for gearing up for our first class on March 11th, 2025!

1. Ensure you've read through the rest of this page and filled out all necessary forms.
2. Install XCode from the App Store! (P.S. it takes a while :smile:)
3. Join us on Ed, send us questions via email <cornellappdevcourses@gmail.com>, and get hyped!

### Prerequisites

CS 1110 is a **highly recommended** co/prerequisite, but not required. **You will also need access to a MacBook** (Intel - macOS Catalina 10.15.4+, Apple Silicon - macOS Big Sur 11+) **to participate in the course** (the Xcode IDE is only available for macOS).

### Enroll in the Course

1. Enroll in **CS 1998-601** in Student Center. This is a **2 credit S/U course**, but you may enroll for 1 credit to avoid going over the credit limit.

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**Lectures are Monday & Wednesday 8:35 - 9:25 PM in Gates G01**
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### Ed Discussion

We will be using Ed Discussion for class communication and answering questions. Ed will be the main method of communication between students and course staff. You can join the Ed [here](https://edstem.org/us/join/2sBeUM).

### Install Xcode and Git

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**Swift 5, Xcode 12.0+, and iOS 13.0+ is required!**
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1. You can install Xcode through the [AppStore](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/xcode/id497799835).
   * If you do not have the latest Mac version and cannot update, you can find older Xcode versions [here](https://xcodereleases.com/).
2. We will be using [Cornell Enterprise GitHub](https://github.coecis.cornell.edu/). Double check that you can log in.
3. Follow the Git Installation Guide:

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[git-installation](https://ios-course.cornellappdev.com/resources/textbook/git-+-github/git-installation)
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### Figma

We will be using [Figma](https://www.figma.com/) for app designs. You can create an account using your Cornell email.