How can I start developing on iOS

To start developing on iOS, you can follow these steps:

1. Use Apple's Native SDKs: Apple's SDKs provide all-in-one tooling, including Swift, SwiftUI, and Xcode, which are essential for building apps across Apple devices. These tools allow you to express common behaviors across devices while enabling customization when needed. Platforms State of the Union

2. Get Familiar with Xcode: Xcode is the integrated development environment (IDE) for macOS that contains a suite of software development tools for developing software for macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and tvOS. It includes features like code completion, debugging, and performance analysis. Xcode essentials

3. Experiment with SwiftUI: SwiftUI allows you to build user interfaces across all Apple platforms with the power of Swift. You can rapidly experiment in simulators for Apple devices and OSes, get detailed performance insights using Instruments, and test and distribute to all your users with Xcode Cloud. Platforms State of the Union

4. Leverage SwiftAssist: SwiftAssist is a new feature in Xcode that helps with coding tasks, including experimenting with new APIs and writing Swift code. It can answer coding questions and assist with prototyping. Platforms State of the Union

5. Explore Game Development: If you're interested in game development, Apple provides resources and tools to port and design advanced games for Apple platforms. This includes support for Metal, a low-level, low-overhead hardware-accelerated 3D graphic and compute shader API. Port advanced games to Apple platforms

Relevant Sessions

1. Platforms State of the Union
2. Xcode essentials
3. Port advanced games to Apple platforms

These sessions will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the tools and processes involved in developing for iOS.