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Hacking with Swift vs The Odin Project

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Hacking with SwiftvsThe Odin Project

2 coursesCourses in our catalog9 courses

Free to start

YesYes

Certificates on listed courses

NoNo

In short

Hacking with Swift: Swift, SwiftUI, iOS.

The Odin Project: Web Development, JavaScript, Ruby.

Side-by-Side Comparison

Feature	Hacking with Swift	The Odin Project
Free to start	Yes	Yes
Certificates on listed courses	No	No
Course count	2	9
Focus areas	Swift SwiftUI iOS	Web Development JavaScript Ruby

Hacking with Swift

Hacking with Swift by Paul Hudson is the most popular free learning resource for Swift and iOS development. The 100 Days of Swift and 100 Days of SwiftUI courses take you from zero to shipping iOS apps with daily lessons, code-alongs, and end-of-week challenges.

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The Odin Project

The Odin Project is a free, open-source curriculum for learning web development. It takes you from complete beginner to job-ready developer through project-based learning. The community is active and supportive, with Discord servers and study groups.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Hacking with Swift or The Odin Project?

Both Hacking with Swift and The Odin Project offer strong free learning content. The best choice depends on your learning style and goals.

Is Hacking with Swift free to use?

Hacking with Swift offers free course access. Some features such as certificates may require payment. Check Hacking with Swift's website directly for current pricing.

Is The Odin Project free to use?

The Odin Project offers free course access. Some features such as certificates may require payment. Check The Odin Project's website directly for current pricing.

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