give me an example of how to implement app intents
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To implement app intents, you can follow the guidance provided in the WWDC sessions. Here's a brief overview of how to get started:
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Define Core Actions and Content: Use the App Intents framework to define what your app's core actions and content are. This allows system features like Siri and Spotlight to understand and present them.
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Structure Intents: Structure your app's functionality into flexible intents. Avoid creating multiple intents for the same task. Instead, use parameters to handle variations within a single intent. For example, instead of creating separate intents for different reminders, use a parameter to specify which reminder to open.
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Parameter Summaries: Ensure that parameter summaries are readable and understandable. They should clearly describe what the intent does, which is crucial for users exploring intents in the shortcuts drawer.
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Perform Method: Each intent should have a perform method that executes the action. This method should return a result, even if it's empty.
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Open App When Necessary: Decide when your app should open as part of the intent. For example, if an intent results in a change in the app UI, it might be appropriate to open the app to show this change.
For a more detailed example and code implementation, you can refer to the session Bring your app’s core features to users with App Intents (08:06) where the process of building the code is discussed.
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