How do I start learning Swift
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To start learning Swift, you can follow a structured approach using the resources and sessions presented at WWDC. Here are some steps and resources to help you get started:
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Watch "A Swift Tour: Explore Swift’s features and design":
- This session provides a comprehensive introduction to Swift, covering its core features and design principles. It includes practical examples and demonstrations.
- A Swift Tour: Explore Swift’s features and design (00:00)
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Explore SwiftUI:
- SwiftUI is Apple's declarative framework for building user interfaces across all Apple platforms. It's a great way to start building apps with Swift.
- The "SwiftUI essentials" session is a good starting point to understand the basics of SwiftUI and how to integrate it into your projects.
- SwiftUI essentials (00:00)
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Use Xcode and Swift Playgrounds:
- Xcode is the primary development environment for Swift. You can start by creating simple projects and experimenting with Swift code.
- Swift Playgrounds is an interactive environment that makes it easy to learn and experiment with Swift.
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Follow Tutorials and Documentation:
- Apple provides extensive documentation and tutorials that guide you through building different types of apps using Swift and SwiftUI.
- Check out the SwiftUI tutorials mentioned in the "SwiftUI essentials" session for hands-on learning.
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Leverage Swift Assist:
- Swift Assist is a new tool introduced to help with coding tasks in Swift. It can assist with writing code, experimenting with new APIs, and more.
- Platforms State of the Union (23:58)
By following these steps and utilizing the resources provided in the WWDC sessions, you'll be well on your way to learning Swift and building your own apps. Happy coding!
Platforms State of the Union
Discover the newest advancements on Apple platforms.
A Swift Tour: Explore Swift’s features and design
Learn the essential features and design philosophy of the Swift programming language. We’ll explore how to model data, handle errors, use protocols, write concurrent code, and more while building up a Swift package that has a library, an HTTP server, and a command line client. Whether you’re just beginning your Swift journey or have been with us from the start, this talk will help you get the most out of the language.
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.
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.