Apple Worldwide Developer Conference or as it is known in our country Apple World Developers Conference, held annually in California, United States (where the company is headquartered in Apple Park), for software developers. Now, the schedule of the WWDC event has been announced.
The WWDC program to be held between 6-10 June has been announced!
Apple made a post on its official website for the WWDC conference program. The opening will start with the Keynote event as expected. But for now, only the time and date of the events until June 7 have been announced. For this reason, we will update our news as new information is shared.
Important decision from Apple: Young developers will be at the forefront at WWDC22!
Apple will focus on young developers who won the Swift Student Challenge at this year’s WWDC22 conference.
- Apple Keynote Event
- Platforms State of the Union Event
- Apple Design Awards
- Access to Experts
- Activities
- Swift Student Challenge
- Developer Application
In the statement made by Apple about WWDC, which will be held this year, it was said:
Join developers worldwide from June 6-10 for an inspiring week of technology and community. Get your first look at Apple’s latest platforms and technologies in sessions. Discover the latest tools and tips. Connect with Apple experts in the lab and digital salons. All online and free.
In addition to the online conference, Apple will host a special day for developers and students to watch the keynote and State of the Union videos with the online community on June 6 at Apple Park. Space is limited and details on how to apply for participation will be provided soon.
Talented students can get creative for the opportunity to win an award in the Swift Student Challenge. Get the latest updates here, in the Apple Developer app, and via notifications.
Wherever you watch it, get ready for a great WWDC.
Description of Swift Student Challenge
The statement made by Apple for the Swift Student Challenge is as follows:
With this year’s exciting Swift Student Challenge, we continue our longstanding support for coding-loving students from around the world. Showcase your passion for coding by creating an amazing Swift Playgrounds app project on your chosen topic. Winners will receive exclusive WWDC22 outerwear, a customized pin set, and a one-year membership in the Apple Developer Program.
How to apply for WWDC22?
Create your Swift Playgrounds app project, answer a few questions, provide documentation, and submit.
- To qualify for the challenge, you must:
- Be over the age of 13 in the United States or the equivalent minimum age in the relevant jurisdiction (for example, age 16 in the European Union).
- Register with Apple for free as an Apple developer or become a member of the Apple Developer Program.
- Fulfill one of the following requirements:
- Be enrolled in an accredited academic institution or official homeschooling equivalent.
- Be enrolled in a STEM organization’s educational curriculum.
- Enroll in an Apple Developer Academy.
- Have graduated from high school or equivalent within the last 6 months and are awaiting admission or have already been accepted to an accredited academic institution.
- Note: The Challenge is designed for developers who are improving their software development skills. You may receive up to four Swift Student Challenge awards or WWDC Scholarships.
How to create application project for WWDC22?
The statement made by Apple is as follows:
Create an interactive scene that can be experienced in three minutes in the Swift Playgrounds app project. Be creative. If you need inspiration, use the provided templates to get a head start on more advanced creations. Add graphics, sound and more.
- Requirements for creating an application project:
- Your submission must be a Swift Playgrounds app project (.swiftpm) in a ZIP file.
- Your creation should not rely on a network connection and all resources used in your application project should be included locally in the ZIP file. Submissions will be considered offline.
- Your ZIP file can be up to 25 MB.
- Your post should be created as a template modified by you. Group work will not be considered. You may include third-party open source licensed code and/or public domain images and sounds, with credit and an explanation of why it is used.
- Your Swift Playgrounds app project must be built and run with Swift Playgrounds 4.0.2 on iPadOS 15.4 or Xcode 13.3 on macOS 12.3. If running on iPadOS, it should be optimized to display properly on all models of iPad Pro.
- All content must be in English.
- With the Swift Student Challenge tag, you can ask questions and connect with other applicants on the Apple Developer Forums.
What to do to complete the submission:
- Sign in to the application form with the Apple ID associated with your developer account. If you are under 18, you will also be asked to enter the contact details of your parent or legal guardian.
- Upload your latest class schedule or other most recent proof of enrollment (PDF, PNG or JPG) and your education advisor’s contact information. Documents are accepted in all languages. Your documents should clearly show your name, organization or school name, and dates that show it is valid.
- Upload the ZIP file (up to 25 MB) containing your Swift Playgrounds app project and related resources. Tell us about the features and technologies you use in your design in 350 words or less.
- If you have shared or intend to share your coding knowledge and enthusiasm for computer science with others, let us know in no more than 350 words.
- You’ll also have the option to tell us in 350 words or less about any apps created entirely by you on the App Store. If you’re 18 or older and want to share your resume or CV with other groups at Apple, upload a PDF.
- You can click here to get more information.
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