{"id":136698,"date":"2024-05-09T15:01:13","date_gmt":"2024-05-09T15:01:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/developer.apple.com\/news\/?id=1gm9hdcx"},"modified":"2024-05-09T15:01:13","modified_gmt":"2024-05-09T15:01:13","slug":"hello-developer-may-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/2024\/05\/09\/hello-developer-may-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Hello Developer: May\u00a02024"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"inline-article-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hello-developer-may-2024.jpg\" data-img-dark=\"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hello-developer-may-2024.jpg\" data-hires=\"false\" alt=\"The word \u201cHello\u201d written in white glowing script font against a pink and purple background.\"><\/div>\n<p>It won\u2019t be long now! WWDC24 takes place online from June&nbsp;10 through 14, and we\u2019re here to help you get ready for the biggest developer event of the year. In this edition:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Explore Pathways, a brand-new way to learn about developing for Apple platforms.<\/li>\n<li>Meet three Distinguished Winners of this year\u2019s Swift&nbsp;Student&nbsp;Challenge.<\/li>\n<li>Get great tips from the SharePlay team.<\/li>\n<li>Browse new developer activities about accessibility, machine learning, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"sosumi margin-top-small\">WWDC24<\/p>\n<div class=\"inline-article-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hello-developer-may-2024-1.jpg\" data-img-dark=\"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hello-developer-may-2024-1.jpg\" data-hires=\"false\" alt=\"Six icons \u2014 a Swift bird, paintbrush, Apple Vision Pro, game controller, toggle, and App Store logo \u2014&nbsp;set against a background. \"><\/div>\n<h3>Introducing Pathways<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re new to developing for Apple platforms, we\u2019ve got an exciting announcement. Pathways are simple and easy-to-navigate collections of the videos, documentation, and resources you\u2019ll need to start building great apps and games. Because Pathways are self-directed and can be followed at your own pace, they\u2019re the perfect place to begin your journey.<\/p>\n<p>Explore Pathways for Swift, SwiftUI, design, games, visionOS, App&nbsp;Store distribution, and getting started as an Apple developer.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/developer.apple.com\/pathways\/\">Dive into Pathways &gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"inline-article-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hello-developer-may-2024-2.jpg\" data-img-dark=\"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hello-developer-may-2024-2.jpg\" data-hires=\"false\" alt=\"An image of Swift Student Challenge Distinguished Winners Elena Galluzzo, Dezmond Blair, and Jawaher Shaman, set against a colorful background and floating app icons.\"><\/div>\n<h3>Meet three Distinguished Winners of the Swift&nbsp;Student&nbsp;Challenge<\/h3>\n<p>Elena Galluzzo, Dezmond Blair, and Jawaher Shaman all drew inspiration from their families to create their winning app playgrounds. Now, they share the hope that their apps can make an impact on others as well.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/newsroom\/2024\/05\/meet-three-swift-student-challenge-winners-changing-the-future-through-coding\/\">Meet Elena, Dezmond, and Jawaher &gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"sosumi margin-top-small\">MEET WITH APPLE EXPERTS<\/p>\n<div class=\"inline-article-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hello-developer-may-2024-3.jpg\" data-img-dark=\"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hello-developer-may-2024-3.jpg\" data-hires=\"false\" alt=\"A woman in a green sweater sits at a table with two people, one of whom is working on an open laptop.\"><\/div>\n<h3>Check out the latest worldwide developer activities<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Meet with App&nbsp;Review online to discuss the App&nbsp;Review Guidelines and explore best practices for a smooth review process. <a href=\"https:\/\/developer.apple.com\/events\/view\/3GU66X8UMC\/dashboard\">Sign up for May 14.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Join us in Bengaluru for a special in-person activity to commemorate Global Accessibility Awareness Day. <a href=\"https:\/\/developer.apple.com\/events\/view\/4ACBNA68JU\/dashboard\">Sign up for May 15.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Learn how Apple machine learning frameworks can help you create more intelligent apps and games in an online activity. <a href=\"https:\/\/developer.apple.com\/events\/view\/NMPBCFA5ZH\/dashboard\">Sign up for May 19.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/developer.apple.com\/events\/view\/upcoming-events\/\">Browse the full schedule of activities &gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"sosumi margin-top-small\">NEWS<\/p>\n<div class=\"inline-article-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hello-developer-may-2024-4.jpg\" data-img-dark=\"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hello-developer-may-2024-4.jpg\" data-hires=\"false\" alt=\"Apple Pencil Pro\u3092\u4f7f\u3044\u3001\u624b\u66f8\u304d\u3067\u4f5c\u6210\u3055\u308c\u305f\u30d4\u30f3\u30af\u3068\u7d2b\u8272\u306e\u66f2\u7dda\u30a4\u30e9\u30b9\u30c8\u3002\"><\/div>\n<h3>Explore Apple&nbsp;Pencil&nbsp;Pro<\/h3>\n<p>Bring even richer and more immersive interactions to your iPad app with <a href=\"https:\/\/developer.apple.com\/documentation\/applepencil\">new features<\/a>, like squeeze gestures, haptic feedback, and barrel-roll angle tracking.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sosumi margin-top-small\">BEHIND THE DESIGN<\/p>\n<div class=\"inline-article-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hello-developer-may-2024-5.jpg\" data-img-dark=\"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hello-developer-may-2024-5.jpg\" data-hires=\"false\" alt><\/div>\n<h3>The rise of Tide Guide<\/h3>\n<p>Here\u2019s the swell story of how fishing with his grandfather got Tucker&nbsp;MacDonald hooked into creating his tide-predicting app.<\/p>\n<section class=\"legacy-grid activity divider-top divider-bottom padding-top-small padding-bottom-small\">\n<section class=\"row\">\n<section class=\"column large-4 small-4 no-padding-top no-padding-bottom\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/developer.apple.com\/news\/?id=4r9b23wx\" class=\"activity-image-link\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"actiity-image medium-scale\" width=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hello-developer-may-2024-6.jpg\" data-hires=\"false\" alt> <\/a> <\/section>\n<section class=\"column large-8 small-8 padding-left-small padding-top-small padding-bottom-small no-padding-top no-padding-bottom\">\n<h4 class=\"no-margin-bottom activity-title\">\u2018I taught myself\u2019: Tucker MacDonald and the rise of Tide Guide<\/h4>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/developer.apple.com\/news\/?id=4r9b23wx\" class=\"icon icon-after icon-chevronright view-activitiy-link\">View now<\/a> <\/section>\n<\/section>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"sosumi margin-top-small\">GROW YOUR BUSINESS<\/p>\n<div class=\"inline-article-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hello-developer-may-2024-7.jpg\" data-img-dark=\"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hello-developer-may-2024-7.jpg\" data-hires=\"false\" alt=\"\u4e00\u53f0 Mac\u3001iPad \u548c iPhone \u5c55\u793a\u4e86\u4e00\u6b3e\u540d\u4e3a\u201cBackyard Birds\u201d\u7684\u793a\u4f8b App \u7684\u540c\u4e00\u5c4f\u5e55\uff0c\u8be5\u5c4f\u5e55\u4ee5\u6d45\u7d2b\u8272\u914d\u8272\u65b9\u6848\u4e3a\u80cc\u666f\u63d0\u4f9b\u4e86\u591a\u4e2a App \u5185\u8d2d\u4e70\u9879\u76ee\u9009\u9879\u3002\"><\/div>\n<h3>Explore simple, safe transactions with In-App&nbsp;Purchase<\/h3>\n<p>Take advantage of powerful global pricing tools, promotional features, analytics only available from Apple, built-in customer support, and fraud detection.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/developer.apple.com\/in-app-purchase\/\">Learn more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"sosumi margin-top-small\">Q&amp;A<\/p>\n<div class=\"inline-article-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hello-developer-may-2024-8.jpg\" data-img-dark=\"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hello-developer-may-2024-8.jpg\" data-hires=\"false\" alt><\/div>\n<h3>Get shared insights from the SharePlay team<\/h3>\n<p>Learn about shared experiences, spatial Personas, that magic \u201cshockwave\u201d effect, and more.<\/p>\n<section class=\"legacy-grid activity divider-top divider-bottom padding-top-small padding-bottom-small\">\n<section class=\"row\">\n<section class=\"column large-4 small-4 no-padding-top no-padding-bottom\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/developer.apple.com\/news\/?id=94dxn2w2\" class=\"activity-image-link\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"actiity-image medium-scale\" width=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hello-developer-may-2024-9.jpg\" data-hires=\"false\" alt> <\/a> <\/section>\n<section class=\"column large-8 small-8 padding-left-small padding-top-small padding-bottom-small no-padding-top no-padding-bottom\">\n<h4 class=\"no-margin-bottom activity-title\">Q&amp;A with the SharePlay team<\/h4>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/developer.apple.com\/news\/?id=94dxn2w2\" class=\"icon icon-after icon-chevronright view-activitiy-link\">View now<\/a> <\/section>\n<\/section>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"sosumi margin-top-small\">DOCUMENTATION<\/p>\n<h3>Browse new and updated docs<\/h3>\n<h3>Subscribe to Hello&nbsp;Developer<\/h3>\n<p>Want to get Hello&nbsp;Developer in your inbox? Make sure you\u2019ve opted in to receive emails about developer news and events by updating your email preferences in <a href=\"https:\/\/developer.apple.com\/account#CommunicationPreferencesCard\">your developer account<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Share your thoughts<\/h3>\n<p>We\u2019d love to hear from you. If you have suggestions for our activities or stories, please <a href=\"https:\/\/essentials.applesurveys.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_bykmOXxDABiZOqW\">let us know<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It won\u2019t be long now! WWDC24 takes place online from June&nbsp;10 through 14, and we\u2019re here to help you get ready for the biggest developer event of the year. In this edition: Explore Pathways, a brand-new way to learn about developing for Apple platforms. Meet three Distinguished Winners of this year\u2019s Swift&nbsp;Student&nbsp;Challenge. 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