October 9, 2024

Apple Announces Swift Studio Challenge to Open in February 2025

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Apple has announced that its Swift Studio Challenge will open in February 2025, giving students the opportunity to showcase their creativity and programming skills.

Submissions for the 2025 Swift Student Challenge will open in February for three weeks. Students, educators, and their advocates can find out how to prepare for the challenge and sign up to be notified when applications open at developer.apple.com. Apple will recognize a total of 350 Swift Student Challenge winners whose submissions demonstrate excellence in innovation, creativity, social impact, or inclusivity. From this esteemed group, 50 Distinguished Winners will receive additional recognition and be invited to Apple's headquarters in Cupertino next summer.

"At Apple, we are committed to supporting and nurturing the next generation of coders. Every year, we're incredibly impressed by the ingenuity of the apps students are creating, and we're excited to see what the next round of the challenge will bring," said Susan Prescott, Apple's vice president of Worldwide Developer Relations.

Apple is also rolling out updated Swift Coding Club resources aimed at helping students get ready for the Swift Student Challenge. These resources are designed to build community, develop coding skills, and pave the way for future careers. The Swift Coding Club starter kit includes activities that encourage students passionate about app development to dive deeper into Swift and SwiftUI and share their knowledge with friends.

Additionally, the new Develop in Swift Tutorials offer an excellent starting point for students interested in app development. With a focus on Swift, SwiftUI, and Xcode, these tutorials guide students through creating innovative apps for all Apple platforms.

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