what is cloudkit?

CloudKit is a framework provided by Apple that allows developers to store and sync data across iCloud. It is particularly useful for ensuring that data remains consistent across multiple devices. Here are some key points about CloudKit from the WWDC sessions:

1. Syncing Data Across Devices:

   • CloudKit helps in syncing data so that users can continue their progress on different devices. For example, in gaming, CloudKit enables cloud saves, allowing game progress to be synchronized across devices (Port advanced games to Apple platforms).

2. Feature Discovery with TipKit:

   • CloudKit can be used to sync the display states for tips in an app, ensuring that a user does not need to dismiss the same tip on multiple devices. This improves the user experience by keeping the tips' statuses and rules consistent across devices (Customize feature discovery with TipKit).

3. CloudKit Console:

   • The CloudKit Console is a tool that allows developers to inspect data, manage database schemas, and monitor database activity in their CloudKit containers. It provides features like developer notifications, telemetry tools, and custom alerts to help manage and debug CloudKit usage (Use CloudKit Console to monitor and optimize database activity).

4. Privacy and Notifications:

   • CloudKit ensures privacy while allowing developers to explore how their app interacts with CloudKit containers. Notifications in the CloudKit Console help developers stay updated on key events and changes in their CloudKit containers (Use CloudKit Console to monitor and optimize database activity).

Relevant Sessions

1. Customize feature discovery with TipKit
2. Port advanced games to Apple platforms
3. Use CloudKit Console to monitor and optimize database activity

These sessions provide a comprehensive overview of how CloudKit can be utilized for syncing data, improving user experience, and managing database activities.