How do I make a lightweight app
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To create a lightweight app, you can leverage several strategies and frameworks presented at WWDC. Here are some key points and sessions that might help you:
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App Intents Framework:
- Session: Bring your app’s core features to users with App Intents
- Key Points:
- Use the App Intents framework to expose your app's core features across the system, making them accessible via Shortcuts, widgets, and Siri.
- This approach allows users to interact with your app's functionality without needing to open the app, reducing the app's perceived weight and improving user experience.
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SwiftUI Enhancements:
- Session: What’s new in SwiftUI
- Key Points:
- Utilize new SwiftUI features to create efficient and visually appealing UIs.
- Features like the new document launch scene type and SF Symbols animations can help make your app feel more dynamic and engaging without adding significant overhead.
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VisionOS Considerations:
- Session: Design great visionOS apps
- Key Points:
- Design your app to require minimal physical movement and leverage the unique input methods of Vision Pro.
- Focus on creating complementary experiences that enhance the core functionality of your app without overloading it with features.
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HealthKit Integration:
- Session: Get started with HealthKit in visionOS
- Key Points:
- If your app involves health data, ensure it adopts the design and interaction patterns of visionOS to take advantage of the platform's strengths.
- This can help in creating a lightweight yet powerful health-focused app.
By focusing on these strategies, you can create a lightweight app that provides a seamless and efficient user experience.
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