The tutorial covers the creation of common UI elements programmatically using PureLayout, a layout system that allows for easy and flexible layout management. It starts by covering the use of UINavigationController/Bar, which is used to create a navigation bar with a back button. The tutorial then moves on to creating a UITableView, which is used to display a list of items. Finally, it covers the creation of UITableViewCell, which is used to render individual cells in the table view. The tutorial also touches on Self-Sizing Cells, which allows for dynamic cell heights based on the content within them. Throughout the tutorial, the author emphasizes the importance of following best practices and using the correct protocols and methods to ensure that the UI elements are created correctly and efficiently.