Skip - Travel Bookings App Overview

Introduction

• Skip is a sample app for travel bookings.
• It is designed for iPhone developers using Swift and Swift UI.
• Normally, it appears as a standard iOS app in Xcode IDE.

Key Features

• Real-time Translation:

  • Skip translates Swift and Swift UI source code into a fully native Android app.
  • This translation occurs in real-time with every build.

• Cross-Platform Consistency:

  • Changes made in the code (e.g., renaming home screen, making city list searchable) are reflected in both iOS and Android apps.
  • Uses native UI toolkits for each platform ensuring iOS users see Swift UI and Android users see Jetpack Compose.

• Platform-specific UI Components:

  • Ensures native user experience by using platform-specific UI components.
  • Example: Different time picker interfaces for iOS and Android.

Functionalities

• Favorites Management:

  • Users can rearrange or delete favorite cities within the app.

• Platform Integration:

  • Easily integrates platform controls such as Apple Maps for iOS and Google Maps for Android.
  • Supports Native themes to enhance user experience.

Conclusion

• Skip delivers two fully native apps from one iOS codebase.
• Promotes an iPhone-first development strategy without compromising user experience.

Additional Information

• For more details, visit Skip Tools.