Should iOS developers move their apps to Swift
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Yes, iOS developers should consider moving their apps to Swift. Swift is designed to be an expressive and safer programming language that simplifies the process of writing software. It is fast, modern, safe, and a joy to write, making it an ideal language for app development. Swift is used by almost 1 million apps and is becoming a compelling choice for even the most performance-sensitive and secure code.
Apple is committed to adopting Swift in their C code bases, and moving to Swift will improve the quality of software both at Apple and throughout the industry. Swift's safety, speed, and approachability, combined with built-in C and C++ interoperability, make it the best choice to succeed C. Additionally, SwiftUI, which leverages Swift's unique features, allows developers to build UI apps better and faster, and share more code across more devices.
For more details, you can refer to the Platforms State of the Union session.
What’s new in Swift
Join us for an update on Swift. We’ll briefly go through a history of Swift over the past decade, and show you how the community has grown through workgroups, expanded the package ecosystem, and increased platform support. We’ll introduce you to a new language mode that achieves data-race safety by default, and a language subset that lets you run Swift on highly constrained systems. We’ll also explore some language updates including noncopyable types, typed throws, and improved C++ interoperability.
Platforms State of the Union
Discover the newest advancements on Apple platforms.
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.
Platforms State of the Union 5-Minute Recap
Watch a quick recap of 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.