Abstract

Shortcuts have been part of Apple's ecosystem since 2017, yet many developers barely scratch the surface of what's possible. In this hands-on workshop, you'll discover how to automate your daily workflows – from simple one-tap actions like opening the Updates Section inside the App Store to complex multi-app orchestrations powered by custom App Intents written in Swift. Whether you're new to Shortcuts or ready to level up shortcuts you already created, you'll leave with practical automations tailored to your needs. No prior Shortcuts experience required, just bring your iPhone, your MacBook, and curiosity!

Benno Kress, Mobile Application Architect @ Atruvia AG

Benno is an iOS developer since 2014 and has been creating shortcuts when they were still called workflows. Professionally he leads the technical development of the customer-facing security app for Germany's Cooperative Financial Group at Atruvia AG.

When he's not coding, you might find Benno at the hockey rink with his wife Sandra either cheering on Augsburger Panther as season ticket holders or even playing themselves for a local beer league team. Benno also favors destinations in colder climates when traveling, where he especially fell in love with Norway even starting to learn the language in 2023. Being abroad you can find him enjoying nature and taking tons of photos with his camera and drone.