What's the best starting point for developing an app for the Vision Pro

To start developing an app for the Vision Pro, you can follow these steps:

1. Understand the Platform: Begin by familiarizing yourself with visionOS and its capabilities. The Platforms State of the Union session provides an overview of what's new in visionOS and how developers have been building spatial apps for Vision Pro.

2. Leverage Existing Apps: If you already have an iOS or iPadOS app, you can start by recompiling it for visionOS. This can be a quick way to get your app running on Vision Pro and then progressively add features to enhance the experience. The session Bring your iOS or iPadOS game to visionOS discusses how to convert a compatible app to a native visionOS app.

3. Design Considerations: Pay attention to the unique design and interaction patterns of visionOS. The session Design great visionOS apps emphasizes the importance of creating immersive, comfortable, and delightful experiences. It also provides examples of successful apps and design resources like Figma and Sketch kits to help you prototype quickly.

4. Use Native Frameworks: Utilize native frameworks like ARKit and RealityKit to take full advantage of Vision Pro's capabilities. This is highlighted in the Design great visionOS apps session, which discusses how different apps have successfully translated their experiences to visionOS.

5. Follow Best Practices: Refer to Apple's Human Interface Guidelines for the latest best practices. These guidelines are continuously updated and can help ensure your app meets the high standards expected on the platform. This is mentioned in the Design great visionOS apps session.

By following these steps, you can effectively start developing an app for the Vision Pro and create a compelling spatial computing experience.