Summary: Discussion Swift 3.0 To be available later this year * [Winding Down the Swift 3 release - Chris Lattner](http://thread.gmane.org/gmane.comp.lang.swift.evolution/17276) * New “blue sky” proposals will be considered for post-3.0 development (~August) * Generics features (among other dependencies) are preventing the previously-planned ABI stability * ABI stability will come in a later release and is considered of “highest priority” CareKit Why use it? enable people to actively manage their own medical conditions through app-based care plans, and symptom and medication monitoring, while sharing insights with care teams and others you trust Examples: Surgery recovery app Depression treatment app High blood pressure treatment app What is it? open source framework can integrate with ResearchKit able to access HealthKit data, when granted permission ((Opinion)) Why the focus from Apple on Health Apps? Is this a legacy from Steve Jobs? Components of CareKit Care Card Symptom and Measurement Tracker Care Plan Store Insights Documents Connect Privacy concerns Downloader beware. Make sure you understand the privacy policy for the app. Make sure the app is from a reputable source Picks Darryl Writing good code: how to reduce the cognitive load of your code John Start CareKit app for tracking the effectiveness of depression medication
