WWDC 2022: What's new in Xcode

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The original video is available on the official Apple website (session 110427).

"Discover the latest productivity and performance advancements in Xcode 14. We'll introduce you to the fully redesigned SwiftUI canvas experience, explore enhancements to code completion and navigation, and take you through performance improvements we've made throughout the entire development process. We'll also show you how you can now read and respond to feedback on your TestFlight builds without ever leaving Xcode."

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Previews #

The preview canvas is now updated as changes occur and can display various types of modifications with no line of code.

Code completion #

Initializers are suggested in a completion list that contains items with possible defautlt values.

SF symbols #

The SF symbols are available in the library and can be easily incorporated in code.

Build & velocity #

Xcode 14 has significantly improved the build performance.

The new build timeline feature has enhanced the build scheduling by providing a rendering to visualize what's processing during this time.

Using Interface Builder among other tools, Xcode has improved the velocity in various areas: testing, building and linking and notarizing.

Multiplatform context #

Creating a multiplatform app is now easier than ever thanks to a single target to be used with the different platforms to be supported.

Debugger & Plugins #

Enhancements have been made regarding the leak of objects whose path and weight are henceforth highlighted within the memory debugger.

Various types of operations can be executed during building for the package plugins whose resources can be localized.