iOS Project Setup

iOS Project Setup

Create a new SwiftUI app in Xcode, configure signing and capabilities, and set your deployment targets.

Create a New Project in Xcode

Use the App template, choose Swift and SwiftUI, set your organization identifier (e.g.

com.example), and pick a bundle identifier like com.example.MyApp.

Use this checklist to ensure your project is created with the right templates, identifiers, and minimum OS version.

Run Examples in Xcode

Standard workflow (used in this tutorial)

Each example is organized into three files so you can run it as a small app:

1. Demo.swift: The example's main code (view and/or supporting types).
2. ContentView.swift: Shows the demo (uses types from Demo.swift).
3. App.swift: Stable entry point with WindowGroup { ContentView() }.

Optional: Canvas Preview

You can also run any example via Xcode's Canvas Preview without changing your app entry point.

1. Create a SwiftUI View: File → New → File... → SwiftUI View. Paste the example view code.
2. Add a Preview: Use a PreviewProvider or the #Preview macro.

import SwiftUI

struct Demo_Previews: PreviewProvider {
  static var previews: some View { Demo() }
}

import SwiftUI

#Preview { Demo() }

3. Open Canvas: Editor → Canvas. Build once if the preview is unavailable.
4. Run & Interact: Click Resume/Play; use the device selector to switch models.

Project Settings

In the project navigator, select the app target and configure:

• Signing & Capabilities: Select your team and enable automatic signing.
• Deployment Info: Minimum iOS version, supported orientations.
• Bundle Identifier: Matches the one you will register in App Store Connect.