Learn SWIFT-PLAYGROUNDS with Real Code Examples

Available on iPad (iPadOS) and Mac (macOS) via App Store

No additional setup needed to start basic lessons

Optional downloads for additional playgrounds and challenges

Requires Apple ID to sync progress across devices

Updates via App Store to get new lessons and features

Install Swift Playgrounds from App Store on iPad or Mac

Open or create a Playground

Choose a lesson or template

Use code editor and live preview pane

Save or export code as needed

Playground file (.playground)

Playground Book (.playgroundbook) for structured lessons

Assets: images, audio, resources for visual experiments

Template files for lessons and exercises

Exported Xcode project files

Not required; entirely GUI-based

Xcode integration optional for advanced development

Playground navigation via UI

Run/Stop/Reset buttons control code execution

Debug via live preview and console messages

UI available in multiple languages

Supports Unicode in code and comments

Localized lessons and templates

Global community sharing of Playgrounds

Language selection per device settings

Accessible on iPad and Mac

Supports VoiceOver and other Apple accessibility features

Interactive UI with visual and auditory feedback

Keyboard shortcuts on Mac

Lesson guidance suitable for all ages

Code editor with syntax highlighting

Split view with live preview pane

Drag-and-drop for assets (iPad)

Interactive elements for experimentation

Intuitive touch controls for iPad

Playground tracks code and runtime state

Live preview shows current execution results

Variables maintain runtime values until reset

Chapters and pages track progress in lessons

iCloud sync preserves progress across devices

Playground files stored locally or in iCloud

Assets included in Playground for visual projects

Progress tracked for lessons and challenges

Exported files can be imported into Xcode

Dependencies limited to Apple frameworks