what's new is SwiftUI

What's New in SwiftUI

SwiftUI has received numerous updates and enhancements this year, making it an even more powerful tool for building user interfaces across all Apple platforms. Here are some of the key new features and improvements:

1. Custom Containers and Mesh Gradients:

   • SwiftUI now supports custom containers and mesh gradients, allowing for more creative and visually appealing designs. (Platforms State of the Union)

2. Scrolling Customizations:

   • There are new APIs for fine-grained control over scroll views, including the ability to react to changes in content offsets and sizes, detect view visibility changes due to scrolling, and programmatically control scroll positions. (What’s new in SwiftUI)

3. Interoperability with UIKit and AppKit:

   • SwiftUI now has better interoperability with UIKit and AppKit, including the ability to use gesture recognizers and animations across these frameworks. (Platforms State of the Union)

4. New Graphics Capabilities:

   • A new mix modifier on color allows for blending colors by a given amount, and custom shaders can now be precompiled to avoid frame drops. (What’s new in SwiftUI)

5. Swift 6 Language Mode:

   • The new Swift 6 language mode introduces compile-time data race safety, and SwiftUI has improved its APIs to make it easier to adopt this new mode. (What’s new in SwiftUI)

6. Enhanced Previews and Customizations:

   • Xcode Previews now use a dynamic linking architecture, and there are more customization options to fine-tune the look and feel of your apps. (Platforms State of the Union)

7. New Tools for Crafting Immersive Experiences:

   • SwiftUI now includes tools for creating immersive experiences, such as volumetric content for visionOS. (What’s new in SwiftUI)

Relevant Sessions

1. Platforms State of the Union
2. What’s new in SwiftUI
3. SwiftUI essentials

These sessions provide a comprehensive overview of the new features and improvements in SwiftUI, making it easier to build sophisticated and high-performance apps across all Apple platforms.