A visual interface design tool within Apple’s integrated development environment facilitates the creation of user interfaces for applications targeting iOS. This methodology, often employed with Apple’s preferred programming language, allows developers to assemble application views and define navigation flows in a graphical context. It serves as a blueprint for the application’s user experience, offering a WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) approach to interface design and layout. It uses XML file and can be opened by Xcode.
This approach significantly streamlines the app development process by providing an intuitive environment for constructing and visualizing application interfaces. It allows for faster prototyping, easier collaboration among designers and developers, and improved maintainability through clear visual representation of the UI structure. Its implementation dates back to the early days of iOS development and remains a core component of the iOS development workflow, though alternative UI frameworks now exist.
