How can i move from uikit to swiftui

To move from UIKit to SwiftUI, you can take advantage of the seamless interoperability between the two frameworks. Here are some key points to consider:

1. Interoperability: SwiftUI provides a way to integrate UIKit views into SwiftUI using UIViewRepresentable and UIViewControllerRepresentable. This allows you to use existing UIKit components within a SwiftUI view hierarchy. Conversely, you can embed SwiftUI views into a UIKit view hierarchy using UIHostingController.

2. Animations and Gestures: With iOS 18, you can use SwiftUI animation types to animate UIKit views, allowing for more fluid and gesture-driven animations. This makes it easier to build interactive and visually appealing interfaces by leveraging SwiftUI's animation capabilities in a UIKit context.

3. Incremental Adoption: You can start by incorporating SwiftUI into parts of your existing app, such as new features or specific views, while maintaining the rest of your app in UIKit. This approach allows you to gradually transition to SwiftUI without needing to rewrite your entire app.

4. SwiftUI's Advantages: SwiftUI is designed to be more declarative and functional, which can simplify the process of building user interfaces. It handles many details automatically, such as dark mode and dynamic type, and allows you to focus on describing the UI you want.

For more detailed guidance, you can refer to the Platforms State of the Union session, which discusses SwiftUI's capabilities and its integration with UIKit.

Relevant Sessions

• Platforms State of the Union
• Enhance your UI animations and transitions
• What’s new in UIKit
• SwiftUI essentials