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Welcome to Learn Spezi 🏥

  • 🚀 Quick Start --- Get up and running with Spezi in minutes. Learn how to create your first Spezi application.

  • 📚 Tutorials --- Step-by-step guides to build real-world Spezi applications. From basic setup to advanced features.

  • 📖 Core Concepts --- Understand the fundamental building blocks of Spezi: Standards, Modules, and the ecosystem.

  • 💻 Modules Guide --- Explore the rich ecosystem of Spezi modules and learn how to use them in your applications.

  • 🛠️ Building Modules --- Learn how to create your own Spezi modules and contribute to the ecosystem.

  • 🎓 Advanced Topics --- Dive deep into advanced Spezi concepts and best practices.

  • ❓ FAQ & Troubleshooting --- Find answers to common questions and solutions to typical issues.

What is Spezi? 🤔

Spezi is an open-source framework for rapid development of modern, interoperable digital health applications. Developed at Stanford University, Spezi introduces a standards-based modular approach to building digital health applications that are:

  • Modular: Built with reusable components that can be mixed and matched
  • Interoperable: Follows healthcare standards for data exchange
  • Secure: Designed with privacy and security in mind
  • Scalable: Can grow from simple prototypes to production applications

Key Features

Feature Description
Modular Architecture Build applications using pre-built modules for common functionality
SwiftUI Integration Native SwiftUI support with beautiful, accessible UI components
HealthKit Integration Seamless integration with Apple's HealthKit framework
FHIR Support Built-in support for healthcare data standards
Bluetooth Connectivity Easy integration with health devices and sensors
Local LLM Support Run AI models locally for privacy-preserving applications

Why Choose Spezi?

  • Rapid Development: Get from idea to prototype in days, not months
  • Standards Compliance: Built-in support for healthcare standards
  • Active Community: Join a growing community of developers and researchers
  • Research Ready: Designed specifically for digital health research
  • Production Ready: Scale from research to commercial applications

Getting Started 🚀

The best way to learn Spezi is by doing. Start with our Tutorials to build real-world Spezi applications, or jump into the Quick Start Guide for a quick overview.

Prerequisites

  • macOS 13.0 or later
  • Xcode 15.0 or later
  • iOS 16.0+ target (for iOS apps)
  • Basic knowledge of Swift and SwiftUI

What You'll Build

Throughout this tutorial, you'll build a complete digital health application that includes:

  • User onboarding and consent management
  • Health data collection and visualization
  • Questionnaire administration
  • Bluetooth device integration
  • Local notifications and scheduling
  • User account management

Community & Support 💬

Contributing 🤝

This tutorial is open source! If you find errors, want to add content, or have suggestions, please contribute:

Pro Tip: Want to see Spezi in action? Download the Spezi Template Application on TestFlight to explore a fully-featured Spezi application on your iOS device.