Who is Akshat Srivastava? The young Varanasi coder who impressed Apple's CEO Tim Cook
Varanasi Coder?Akshat Srivastava:?With Apple¡¯s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024 coming up on Monday, 10 June, Akshat Srivastava, a student app developer from Varanasi, India, is making headlines for impressing CEO Tim Cook with his winning app, Mindbud. Ahead of Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference tonight, CEO Tim Cook shared his excitement on the social media platform X about meeting the winners of Apple's Swift Student Challenge.
22-year-old developer from Varanasi who charmed Apple's Tim Cook
Among the standout developers was Akshat Srivastava from Varanasi, India, who had the chance to interact with Cook. "Kicking off #WWDC24 in the best way possible¡ªmeeting with student developers who won our Swift Student Challenge. It¡¯s amazing to see their creativity and determination on full display," wrote Apple CEO Tim Cook on X.
After meeting Srivastava, Cook said: ¡°I met so many extraordinary developers when I visited India last year, and I saw so much excitement for the many ways that technology can enrich people¡¯s lives. It was equally wonderful to meet Akshat this week and see how he¡¯s created a whole new way to share his love of classic games with the next generation."
Srivastava is part of a growing generation of developers from across India who are bringing their best ideas to life through coding and making a significant impact in their communities and around the world, he added.
Sharing his experience with Cook, Srivastava said, "I recently had the incredible opportunity to visit Apple Park in Cupertino after winning the Swift Student Challenge. From the moment I arrived, I was amazed by the innovative design and vibrant energy of the place. The highlight of my trip was presenting my project to Tim Cook, which felt like a dream come true."
Srivastava mentioned that Cook's genuine interest and insightful feedback were incredibly inspiring and made all his hard work feel worthwhile. "This unforgettable experience confirmed my passion for technology and motivated me to keep pushing boundaries and making an impact," he added.
Who is Akshat Srivastava?
Akshat Srivastava, a 22-year-old from Varanasi, India, is currently studying at BITS Pilani K K Birla College in Goa. His passion for coding began at the age of 16, and one of his notable creations is an app called MindBud, inspired by the fun times he spends with his nephew.
MindBud aims to bring back the classic games and activities from Srivastava's childhood. It's designed to help children think creatively and analytically while having fun. The app features four engaging mini-games that kids can play with their family and friends.?
To develop MindBud, Srivastava used technologies such as SwiftUI, AVKit for sound, PencilKit, and FileManager, ensuring the app is smooth and enjoyable to use.
Apple Swift Student Challenge
Apple¡¯s annual Swift Student Challenge recognises outstanding student coders. This year, a new category has been introduced. Out of 350 winning submissions, 50 students have been named 'Distinguished Winners' for creating app playgrounds that stand out for their innovation, creativity, social impact, or inclusivity.
These 50 students have been invited to a three-day in-person experience at Apple Park, which includes tailored programming and a special event at this year¡¯s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). They will join like-minded creators from over 35 countries and regions around the world.
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