SwiftUI Basic WidgetKit Starter Source Code: Build Your First Simple iOS Widget in Xcode

Build your first iOS widget with this clean, beginner-friendly SwiftUI and WidgetKit source code!

This starter pack includes a source code (Xcode Project files) of a static widget using TimelineProvider, StaticConfiguration, and SwiftUI views — perfect for iOS developers who want to learn how widgets work and display dynamic content like motivational quotes and background colors.

Code is well commented and provides basic functionality.

• ✅ Full SwiftUI + WidgetKit source code (Xcode 16.2 / iOS 18.2 tested)
• ✅ A widget that updates every 10 minutes with:
  • Random motivational messages
  • Random background colors
• ✅ Clean, well-commented Swift code (great for learning!)
• ✅ Preview support for small, medium, and large widgets
• ✅ No App Groups required — beginner-safe

🧑‍💻 After downloading the project, follow these simple steps to run it.

• Open the .xcodeproj or .xcworkspace file in Xcode 16.2 or later.
• Step 2: Replace Team and Bundle Identifier
• Change Team: Select your Apple Developer Team from the dropdown.
• Change Bundle Identifier: Replace com.yourname.WidgetApp with your own unique Bundle ID (e.g., com.johndoe.WidgetApp).
• Do the same for the widget target (e.g., com.johndoe.WidgetApp.widget).
• Press Shift + Command + K to clean the build and Run the app (Your App Must be selected as a target, not widget)

A tutorial to this source code can be found here: https://medium.com/app-makers/create-your-first-swiftui-widget-comprehensive-step-by-step-tutorial-cdca3b523bc9

❗ Keep In Mind before Purchasing :

This tutorial contains a simple basic example of a SwiftUI widget using WidgetKit with StaticConfiguration and a simple TimelineProvider. It is intended for educational purposes only.

• The widget displays static or locally generated data only
• No integration with app logic, databases, or App Groups
• Only a widget extension is included — the main app is not implemented
• No advanced features like AppIntents, SwiftData, or configuration support
• This project will not receive future updates or maintenance
• You need to have Mac and Xcode 16.2 And Higher to run this file
• This code was created and tested on June 9, 2025 in Xcode 16.2, iOS 18.2. We are not responsible for any non-functional code in the future if changes are made to the ecosystem or Xcode.