how do I get started with SwiftUI?
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To get started with SwiftUI, you can follow these steps:
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Launch Xcode: Begin by opening Xcode and creating a new project. You can start with a SwiftUI template to get a basic structure in place.
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Introduction to SwiftUI: Watch the SwiftUI essentials session from WWDC 2024. This session provides a comprehensive introduction to SwiftUI, explaining its declarative nature and how it integrates with Apple's platforms.
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Follow Tutorials: Apple provides a series of SwiftUI tutorials that guide you through building different types of apps. These tutorials are a great way to get hands-on experience and understand the basics of SwiftUI.
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Explore Documentation: The SwiftUI documentation is rich with examples and explanations of various components and capabilities. This can be a valuable resource as you start building your app.
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Incremental Adoption: If you have an existing app, you can incrementally adopt SwiftUI. There is no need to rewrite your entire app in SwiftUI; you can start by integrating SwiftUI views where it makes sense.
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Advanced Features: Once you're comfortable with the basics, you can explore more advanced features of SwiftUI, such as custom animations, low-level control for unique experiences, and integration with other frameworks like Swift Data and Swift Charts.
For a detailed walkthrough, you can start with the SwiftUI essentials session, which covers the fundamentals of views, built-in capabilities, and SDK interoperability.
Relevant Sessions
These sessions will provide you with a solid foundation and guide you through the process of getting started with SwiftUI.

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.

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.

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