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-# iOS
+# iOS Workshop Part II (Starting Point)
+## Prerequisites
+* A basic understanding of Swift
+  * Ability to create a basic, single-view app
+* Project enviornment set up, see below 
+* At least 1 reading from the list below 
 
-## Setting up xcode
+## Installing CocoaPods
 
+### Without latest ruby installed (currently 2.3.1):
+* Install rbenv if you do not have it already: `brew install rbenv`
+* Install most recent, stable version of ruby: `rbenv install 2.3.1` 
+
+### With Ruby already installed: 
+* Install CocoaPods: `gem install cocoapods`
+
+## Setting up Project
+### Install Xcode
+* Download Xcode from the Apple App Store
+
+### Clone Repo 
 * clone repo: `git@github.com:Cramsden/iOS.git`
 * run `./RestExample/scripts/bootstrap`
 * open the project: `open RestExample/HelloRest.xcworkspace` 
 
+### Start the server
+* From the main directory, `cd server`
+* Install dependencies, `npm install`
+* Start server, `npm start`
+
+## Workshop Agenda
+1. Walkthrough, build familiarity with existing code and functionality (Group)
+2. Add the phone number of each contact as the cell description. Do this without refactoring the current service method  `getAllPeople()` but instead by building a new one for the `/listAll` endpoint. The code should look very similar to how the data for `/list` is fetched and displayed. (pairs)
+3. Walkthrough transitioning to a new view by tapping on a cell (Group)
+4. Build out service method that retreieves data from `/personByID` endpoint (Pairs)
+5. Use ReactiveCocoa to build out a ViewController and ViewModel using signals (Group)
+6. Display the data returned from `/personByID` on the UI using the signals implemented as a group (Pairs)
+
+## Readings 
+### MVVM
+* https://www.objc.io/issues/13-architecture/mvvm/
+* http://artsy.github.io/blog/2015/09/24/mvvm-in-swift/
+
+### Quick/Nimble Testing
+* https://github.com/Quick/Quick/blob/master/Documentation/en-us/TestingApps.md
+* https://github.com/Quick/Nimble
+
+### Reactive Cocoa
+* http://ifnotapps.com/2013/07/25/reactivecocoa-from-the-ground-floor-part1/
+
+# Next Branch: `listWithDetails`
+
+