How do I start learning Swift?

To start learning Swift, you can follow a structured approach using the resources and sessions presented at WWDC. Here are some steps and resources to get you started:

Introduction to Swift:
- Begin with the session A Swift Tour: Explore Swift’s features and design. This session provides a comprehensive introduction to Swift, covering its core features and design principles. It’s a great starting point to become familiar with the language.
SwiftUI Essentials:
- Once you have a basic understanding of Swift, you can move on to learning SwiftUI, which is Apple's declarative framework for building user interfaces. The session SwiftUI essentials is an excellent resource. It covers the fundamentals of views, built-in capabilities, and how SwiftUI works across all Apple platforms.
Practice and Build Projects:
- Start building small projects to practice what you’ve learned. The session A Swift Tour: Explore Swift’s features and design demonstrates building a Swift package with a data model, an HTTP server, and a command-line utility. This can give you practical insights into organizing and structuring your code.
Explore More Advanced Topics:
- As you get more comfortable with Swift, explore advanced topics such as concurrency, protocols, and extensibility. The session A Swift Tour: Explore Swift’s features and design covers concurrency, which is crucial for building efficient and responsive applications.
Utilize Swift Assist:
- Take advantage of tools like Swift Assist introduced in the Platforms State of the Union. Swift Assist can help you with coding tasks, experimenting with new APIs, and writing the best Swift code.
Follow Tutorials and Documentation:
- Follow along with SwiftUI tutorials and other resources available in the documentation. These tutorials guide you through building different apps and help reinforce your learning.

By following these steps and utilizing the resources from WWDC, you can effectively start learning Swift and build a strong foundation in the language.