What’s new in SwiftUI

What’s New in SwiftUI

Key Updates and Features

1. Introduction

   • SwiftUI has introduced a plethora of new features and improvements aimed at making app development more efficient and the resulting apps more engaging and performant. What’s new in SwiftUI

2. Fresh Apps

   • New features to make apps feel brand new, including a more flexible sidebar in iOS 18. What’s new in SwiftUI

3. Custom Controls and Graphics

   • SwiftUI now supports custom controls and vectorized plots, allowing for more detailed and interactive graphics. What’s new in SwiftUI
   • New mesh gradients and the ability to mix colors using the mix modifier on colors. What’s new in SwiftUI

4. Document Launch Experience

   • Enhanced document launch experience for apps, providing more control over the design and user interaction. What’s new in SwiftUI

5. Accessibility Improvements

   • New accessibility features such as conditional modifier support and app intent-based accessibility actions. What’s new in SwiftUI

6. Scrolling Enhancements

   • Fine-grained control over scroll views, including new APIs for scroll position, content alignment, and more. What’s new in SwiftUI

7. Swift 6 Language Mode

   • SwiftUI has improved its APIs to make it easier to adopt the new Swift 6 language mode, which includes compile-time data race safety. What’s new in SwiftUI

8. Improved Interoperability

   • Enhanced interoperability with UIKit and AppKit, including the ability to use gesture recognizers and animations across frameworks. What’s new in SwiftUI

9. Crafting Experiences

   • New tools for creating immersive experiences, including custom containers, text renderers, and more. What’s new in SwiftUI

Additional Insights from Platforms State of the Union

• Xcode Previews

  • A new dynamic linking architecture in Xcode Previews allows for faster iteration by avoiding the need to rebuild the project when switching between preview and build modes. Platforms State of the Union

• Customizations and Interoperability

  • New options for customizing window behavior and styling in macOS, and the ability to set up animations on UIKit or AppKit views driven by SwiftUI. Platforms State of the Union

Sessions Mentioned

1. What’s new in SwiftUI
2. Platforms State of the Union
3. What’s new in UIKit
4. What’s new in watchOS 11
5. SwiftUI essentials

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