What is SwiftUI?
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SwiftUI is Apple's declarative user interface framework designed to build apps across all of Apple's platforms. It is easy to learn and packed with advanced features, making it the best way to build apps for any Apple device. SwiftUI allows developers to focus on describing the UI they want, while it handles details like dark mode, dynamic type, and tracking changes in the model. This approach enables code sharing across multiple devices and platforms.
SwiftUI integrates seamlessly with the underlying OS and other frameworks like UIKit and AppKit, providing interoperability and allowing incremental adoption. It supports a wide range of features, enabling apps to take full advantage of the devices they run on and feel native to Apple's platforms. SwiftUI also offers tools for creating custom experiences, such as custom control styles, high-performance imperative drawing with canvas, and custom layouts.
For more detailed information, you can refer to the following sessions from WWDC 2024:
- Platforms State of the Union (35:23)
- SwiftUI essentials (00:00)
These sessions provide a comprehensive overview of SwiftUI's capabilities and its integration with other Apple frameworks.

Platforms State of the Union
Discover the newest advancements on Apple platforms.

Migrate your TVML app to SwiftUI
SwiftUI helps you build great apps on all Apple platforms and is the preferred toolkit for bringing your content into the living room with tvOS 18. Learn how to use SwiftUI to create familiar layouts and controls from TVMLKit, and get tips and best practices.

SwiftUI essentials
Join us on a tour of SwiftUI, Apple’s declarative user interface framework. Learn essential concepts for building apps in SwiftUI, like views, state variables, and layout. Discover the breadth of APIs for building fully featured experiences and crafting unique custom components. Whether you’re brand new to SwiftUI or an experienced developer, you’ll learn how to take advantage of what SwiftUI has to offer when building great apps.