could you please recommend sever choices of local database I can use or the ways to store data in app playground, like can I use realm or sqlite?

The Swift challenge page mentions playgrounds in both Swift Playgrounds and Xcode. Do I have to use an app playground or can I instead use an app project in Xcode? I feel more comfortable working with an Xcode project. Is it possible to convert my project to a .swiftpm file later? Thanks

I was going through the eligibility criteria to participate and it said we had to be part of the Apple Developer Program. Does that mean that we have to pay in order to participate?

I just read the announcement of the next Swift Student Challenge and one thing was not super clear to me. It says that applications will start in February and they'll run for 3 weeks. Is the application process just going to verify if I'm eligible to participate or will I already have to have a playground App ready submit with my application?

Hi! I won the Swift Student Challenge this year, and I wonder when the awards arrive (so hyped for that!) as I see some unboxing videos and posts on the Internet. Any clues ? Thanks!

For the Swift Student Challenge it says that it must run on MacOS or iPadOS as a Swift Playgrounds App. I have been working on an iOS app in XCode as a Swift Playgrounds App. I assumed MacOS just meant we were working on the app on Mac XCode which in hindsight could be a massive misinterpretation. I know we have to use Swift Playgrounds App. Do we have to create a Mac app or an it be an iPhone app that runs on the XCode simulator on a Mac? And if it is an iPhone app that runs on a simulator, is there a specific iPhone simulation being used? The description specifies that iPadOS must be optimized for all models- does that imply that an iOS does not have to?

Hi coder friends! Congratulations to everyone who submitted a project for this year's challenge! It was my first year applying, and while I did not win, I am really proud of the project I created. It's called Codele, it's like Wordle but instead it's daily coding questions! I would love to connect with another applicants whose projects were not selected in order to amplify, share, and celebrate their work. I know how hard I worked on my submission and I imagine that many of us who did not win did too. If you're interested in having your project shared and celebrated, please shoot me a DM on LinkedIn @Izzy Lapidus about your project and I will send you more details! Looking forward to connecting and hearing about your project :) -Izzy :)

I won the challenge. Will supervisors be contacted further after I win? (Requirements such as student identification) If so, I would like to consult with the supervisor.

I'm scared I accidentally submitted the wrong file and was just wondering if I withdrew my submission would I be able to send it back in? Also there was a question asking about what stem organization I'm in, it said it was optional but it forced me to choose one so I chose other and typed "None of them", that should be okay right?

Hi. I just submitted and it seems like the submission worked. However, after hitting the submit button I landed back on the submission page but all entered text and files are gone. This confused me a bit. Therefore, I am wondering whether one should receive some kind of submission confirmation email. Thanks, Justus.

Hi, I was wondering if the submission can be an Xcode project that runs on iPadOS 16? I have been working on an Xcode project this entire time on Xcode 14 and do not have a playground file. Or is there a way to convert or change my project to a playground? Thanks! Jacob

After I clicked on the 'Apply now' button on this page: [https://developer.apple.com/wwdc23/swift-student-challenge/) I was prompted to sign into my developer account. Once I completed signing in, this is the page I see: [https://developer.apple.com/contact/apple-id/) Where do I go now to apply for the Challenge? I am very lost :( Thanks in advance, Nila :)

Is that allowed to use Apple's SF symbol in the app that submitted to Swift Student Challenge? I have done some search and it says SF symbols can be used for APPs that run on apple devices. I won't use the SF Symbols for logo or any other trademark-related use. Just confirming that I am able to use SF Symbols to develop my APP for Swift Student Challenge right? All SF Symbols shall be considered to be system-provided images as defined in the Xcode and Apple SDKs license agreements and are subject to the terms and conditions set forth therein. You may not use SF Symbols — or glyphs that are substantially or confusingly similar — in your app icons, logos, or any other trademark-related use. Apple reserves the right to review and, in its sole discretion, require modification or discontinuance of use of any Symbol used in violation of the foregoing restrictions, and you agree to promptly comply with any such request. Solely for the purpose of developing Applications for Apple-branded products that run on the system for which the image was provided.

So I have my project ready, however it takes 26mb of space instead of allowed max.25mb. So I just copied the files into a different Playground, and it takes only 5mb of space this way. Is it generally ok? I will mention it when applying, but won't Apple consider this as project that wasn't built by me because I just copy-pasted it? The initial playground also had a git file with commits...

I have created a Swift Playgrounds App (SwiftPM) using Xcode 14 on macOS 13. Which option should I choose? I'm really confused! Swift Playgrounds 4.2.1 or later on macOS 13 OR Xcode 14 on macOS 13

In the eligibility form if i check "Enrolled in an accredited academic institution or official homeschool equivalent" i am required to select also a STEM organization even if that part should be optional. Is it a bug or something? I’m Enrolled in an accredited academic institution but not in a STEM organization

I’m getting ready to submit. How would I get the zip file? I only have the swiftpm on my desktop.

Hello, I wonder if we can specify on which device we want the judges to test our app or if there is a specific set of device that will serve to test it. Thanks for the answer!

In the Swift Student Challenge, there is a section for "Content that you don't have ownership rights to". In my playground, I am using some files from one of Apple's sample projects. What are the ownership policies or licenses for this code? Should I respond with "yes" in the submission form? Thanks Best Regards

I wanted to build an app for swift student challenge. But may I use regular Xcode project, rather than building a playground in swift playgrounds/Xcode?