How do I get started with SwiftUI
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To get started with SwiftUI, you can follow these steps:
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Launch Xcode: Begin by opening Xcode and creating a new project. SwiftUI is integrated into Xcode, making it easy to start building your app.
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Learn the Basics: Watch the SwiftUI essentials session, which covers the fundamentals of how views work in SwiftUI, built-in capabilities, and how to integrate SwiftUI with other frameworks.
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Follow Tutorials: Apple provides a series of SwiftUI tutorials that guide you through building different types of apps. These tutorials are a great way to get hands-on experience.
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Explore Documentation: The SwiftUI documentation is rich with examples and explanations of various components and how to use them. This can be a valuable resource as you build your app.
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Incremental Adoption: You don't need to convert your entire app to SwiftUI at once. You can incrementally adopt SwiftUI in your existing app, using it where it makes the most sense.
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Utilize Xcode Previews: Xcode previews allow you to see how your SwiftUI views look and behave in real-time, without needing to run the app repeatedly. This can significantly speed up your development process.
For a more detailed introduction, you can watch the SwiftUI essentials session from WWDC 2024.
Relevant Sessions
These sessions will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of SwiftUI and how to get started with it.

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.

Platforms State of the Union
Discover the newest advancements on Apple platforms.

Migrate your TVML app to SwiftUI
SwiftUI helps you build great apps on all Apple platforms and is the preferred toolkit for bringing your content into the living room with tvOS 18. Learn how to use SwiftUI to create familiar layouts and controls from TVMLKit, and get tips and best practices.