Apple News Format Tutorials
Create a basic article and then add advanced design features.
Overview
In these tutorials, you’ll download article.json files and follow steps to add code. Preview your changes in News Preview as you go. If you are not familiar with JSON or Apple News Format, see JSON Concepts and Article Structure before you get started.
Requirements
Before beginning the tutorial, make sure you have the following installed:
The required version of Xcode for your News Preview version, as specified on the News Preview page. After you install Xcode, launch the application and agree to all license agreements. When you see the Welcome to Xcode window, you have finished installing Xcode.
iOS 11 or later SDK. This is part of the Xcode installation.
Text editing software of your choice. This is necessary only if you are editing the tutorial files yourself. See Choose a Text Editor.
Topics
Introductory Design Tutorial
Setting Up the Introductory TutorialCreating Your First ArticlePositioning Text ComponentsAdding a DividerAdding an Image and CaptionsAdding a Pull QuoteAdding a Gallery of ImagesAdding a Mosaic of ImagesAdding a TweetAdding a PodcastViewing the Finished Article for the Introductory Design Tutorial
Advanced Design Tutorial 1: Headers and Parallax Behavior
Setting Up the Advanced TutorialsAbout ContainersCreating a Layered HeaderAdding Parallax BehaviorViewing the Finished Article for Advanced Design Tutorial 1
Advanced Design Tutorial 2: Layout and Positioning
Creating a Complex, Layered HeaderCreating a Floating CaptionCreating an Inset Pull QuoteCreating an Inset PhotoAdding Color to Text RangesAdding AnimationsAdding a SceneViewing the Finished Article for Advanced Design Tutorial 2
Advanced Design Tutorial 3: More Ideas
Giving the Article a Dark Color SchemeAdding a VideoCreating a SidebarAdding a Fixed Image FillCreating a Newsletter Sign-Up ElementViewing the Finished Article for Advanced Design Tutorial 3