How can I use AI generated swift code in Xcode?

To use AI-generated Swift code in Xcode, you can leverage the new feature called Swiftassist introduced in Xcode 16. Swiftassist is a companion for all your coding tasks, designed to help you write Swift code more efficiently. Here’s how you can use it:

1. Invoke Swiftassist: Start by bringing up Swiftassist in your Xcode project. You can ask it for what you want using natural language.

2. Prototyping and Experimentation: Swiftassist is great for prototyping. You can quickly visualize an idea by asking Swiftassist to generate code snippets or entire functions. For example, you can ask it to create a collection of videos or to play a sound when a specific action is performed.

3. Code Completion: Xcode 16 features an innovative new engine for code completion, powered by a model specifically trained for Swift and Apple SDKs. This engine can predict the code you need based on your project symbols and context, providing personalized suggestions that you can accept by pressing the tab key.

4. Exploring New APIs: Swiftassist can help you experiment with new APIs and frameworks. You can request it to generate code that uses the latest SDKs and Swift language features, ensuring that the code is up-to-date and modern.

5. Privacy and Security: Your code is never stored on the server and is only used for processing your requests. Apple ensures that your code is not used for training machine learning models, maintaining your privacy and security.

For a detailed demonstration, you can refer to the Platforms State of the Union session at timestamp 23:53.

Relevant Sessions

• Platforms State of the Union
• What’s new in Xcode 16

These sessions provide a comprehensive overview of the new features in Xcode 16, including Swiftassist and the enhanced code completion engine.