mapkit in swiftui
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MapKit in SwiftUI allows developers to integrate map functionalities seamlessly into their SwiftUI applications. The session titled "Unlock the power of places with MapKit" at WWDC 2024 covers several new features and APIs that enhance how places can be displayed and interacted with in apps.
Key points from the session include:
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Place Cards: You can present detailed information about places using place cards, which can be integrated into your app's UI even if it doesn't feature a map view. This is supported across UIKit, AppKit, and SwiftUI.
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Place ID: A new identifier for places that allows you to reference and display place information easily. This can be used to ensure that your app reflects any updates made by Apple Maps editors without needing to change your code.
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MapKit JS: Enhancements to MapKit JS make it easier to integrate maps into web pages, with a simplified token provisioning process and the ability to display place information using place cards.
For more detailed information on how to use these features in SwiftUI, you can refer to the session Unlock the power of places with MapKit (06:12) which covers displaying place details. Additionally, the session "SwiftUI essentials" discusses interoperability with other frameworks, which can be useful when integrating MapKit with SwiftUI.
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.
Unlock the power of places with MapKit
Discover powerful new ways to integrate maps into your apps and websites with MapKit and MapKit JS. Learn how to save and reference unique places using Place ID. Check out improvements to search that make it more efficient to find relevant places. Get introduced to the new Place Card API that lets you display rich information about places so customers can explore destinations right in your app. And, we’ll show you quick ways to embed maps in your website with our simplified token provisioning and Web Embed API.