WWDC

WWDC, short for Apple Worldwide Developers Conference, is Apple's annual conference for software developers. Organized by Apple Inc., it serves as a platform for announcing new software and developer tools across its platforms, including iOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS, and for delivering technical sessions and hands-on labs with Apple engineers. The event began in 1983 and has grown into a major industry gathering, typically held in June in the San Francisco Bay Area, with venues that have included sites in San Francisco and nearby cities, and with online components added in recent years.

The centerpiece of WWDC is the keynote address, where Apple often reveals new versions of its operating systems and major platform technologies. Following the keynote, the conference offers a program of sessions, labs, and workshops that cover programming languages, frameworks, and developer tools. Typical topics include updates to Xcode, and APIs and technologies such as Swift, SwiftUI, ARKit, RealityKit, Core ML, and other frameworks that support app development across Apple devices.

Attendance includes developers from around the world, ranging from individual programmers to teams representing large companies. Attendees gain access to beta software, SDKs, and technical guidance, while the event also serves as a conduit for Apple to communicate policy directions and best practices for developers. WWDC is widely regarded as a key event for the Apple developer ecosystem, influencing app design, platform adoption, and the broader trajectory of Apple's software platforms.