How can I build my first app

Asked on 08/01/2024

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To build your first app, you can follow a structured approach using the tools and frameworks provided by Apple. Here are some key steps and resources from WWDC sessions that can help you get started:

  1. Understand the Basics of Xcode:

    • Session: Xcode essentials
    • Chapters:
      • Introduction
      • Find the right content
      • Filter navigators
      • The Find navigator
      • Move between files
      • The tab bar
      • The jump bar
      • Tricks for creating new files
      • Warnings and error annotations
      • Using bookmarks
      • Using Mark comments
      • Leverage shortcuts
      • Open Quickly
      • Useful commands and shortcuts
      • Code completion
      • VIM mode
      • Common emacs commands
      • Get the most out of git
      • Show the last change for a line
      • Changes navigator
      • Debugging
      • Setting breakpoints
      • Using the console
      • Testing
      • Test Navigator
      • Running tests
      • Using Test plans
      • Code coverage
      • Explore the Test report
      • Distributing your app
      • TestFlight
      • Archiving
      • Explore the Organizer
      • Wrap up
  2. Use Swift and SwiftUI:

  3. Add Core Features with App Intents:

  4. Enhance User Experience with UX Writing:

  5. Explore HealthKit Integration:

  6. Document Launch Experience:

    • Session: Evolve your document launch experience
    • Chapters:
      • Introduction
      • Design overview
      • Getting started with SwiftUI
      • Getting started with UIKit
      • Customization
      • Adding template support to your app

By following these sessions and chapters, you can gain a comprehensive understanding of the tools and techniques needed to build your first app.