How do I start with SwiftUI?
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To get started with SwiftUI, you can follow these steps:
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Launch Xcode: Begin by opening Xcode, Apple's integrated development environment (IDE).
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Create Your First App: You can start by creating a new app project in Xcode using SwiftUI. This will help you get hands-on experience with the framework.
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Follow Tutorials: Apple provides a series of SwiftUI tutorials that guide you through building different types of apps. These tutorials are a great way to learn the basics and get comfortable with SwiftUI.
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Watch Relevant Sessions: There are several sessions from WWDC that can help you understand SwiftUI better. A great session to start with is SwiftUI essentials, which covers the basics of SwiftUI, including how views work and how to build an app incrementally.
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Explore Documentation: The SwiftUI documentation is rich with examples and explanations of various components and capabilities. This can be a valuable resource as you build your app.
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Incremental Adoption: If you have an existing app, you can start incorporating SwiftUI incrementally. There is no need to rewrite your entire app in SwiftUI; you can use it where it makes the most sense.
For a more detailed introduction, you can watch the session SwiftUI essentials, which explains the fundamentals of views and how to take advantage of SwiftUI's features.
Relevant Sessions
These sessions will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of SwiftUI and how to use it effectively in your projects.

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.

Platforms State of the Union
Discover the newest advancements on Apple platforms.

Migrate your TVML app to SwiftUI
SwiftUI helps you build great apps on all Apple platforms and is the preferred toolkit for bringing your content into the living room with tvOS 18. Learn how to use SwiftUI to create familiar layouts and controls from TVMLKit, and get tips and best practices.