What changed in URLSession.shared?
Asked on 06/11/2025
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The context provided does not mention any specific changes to URLSession.shared from the WWDC sessions. However, it does mention that if you're using URLSession for HTTP networking, you don't need to change any of your code to benefit from new features like first-class Connect by name support, composability, mobility, and built-in security. This suggests that URLSession continues to be a robust choice for HTTP networking without requiring modifications to existing code.
For more detailed information, you might want to check the session titled "Use structured concurrency with Network framework" from WWDC 2025, which discusses networking improvements in general.
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