Apple makes it super-easy to search keywords in WWDC videos

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Apple is making it easier than ever for developers to find the precise instructions they need to build apps. A new tool allows devs to search for keywords within Worldwide Developers Conference videos — and then jump right to the time when the words were said.

The new search feature was announced this week on Apple’s Swift blog, along with the news that App Slicing is now available to developers so they can reduce the footprints of their apps.

Apple’s search update will look for keywords in all WWDC videos from 2015 and later. You can search for a keyword to find all mentions of it in the videos. Then you can either go straight to the time it’s mentioned in the video, or share a link to it.

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The new feature also brings up an overview for a searched term, showing the dialogue in the video for when the searched term was mention, as well as the exact time it’s said. Developers can also access a full transcript of the WWDC sessions and view the full list of resources containing video files and slide presentations.

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