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A collection of 11 posts

Why I'm Not Using Xcode 26's AI Chat Integration (And What Could Change My Mind)

Why I'm Not Using Xcode 26's AI Chat Integration (And What Could Change My Mind)

7 missing features keeping me from using Xcode's AI, plus my 5-release roadmap for Apple to catch up with Claude Code and Cursor.

Top 10 Developer Tools Apple introduced at WWDC25

Top 10 Developer Tools Apple introduced at WWDC25

Explore breakthrough features like Foundation Models bringing on-device AI, ChatGPT integration in Xcode, AlarmKit enabling true alarm apps, and major improvements to visionOS spatial experiences.

Solving Swift Macro Trust Issues in Xcode Cloud Builds

Solving Swift Macro Trust Issues in Xcode Cloud Builds

Swift macros are powerful but can break your CI pipeline with trust errors. Learn how to implement a simple post-clone script that solves the "Target must be enabled" error in Xcode Cloud once and for all.

When Getting Sherlocked Leads to Something Better: The TranslateKit Journey

When Getting Sherlocked Leads to Something Better: The TranslateKit Journey

A candid story about resilience in indie app development—and how the worst day of your developer life can sometimes lead to building something better.

My Top 10 Wishes for WWDC24

My Top 10 Wishes for WWDC24

From a SportsKit API and .zoom modifier in SwiftUI, over improved SwiftData and source control in Xcode, to my biggest pain points in tvOS and visionOS, and much more! Blending long-standing requests with fresh ideas.

Swift Evolution Monthly: December '23

Swift Evolution Monthly

Swift Evolution Monthly: December '23

Our biggest wish came true: Explaining Typed Throws in Swift. Also: Improved namespacing and reduced dependency creep. And 14 more proposals linked!

The Missing String Catalogs FAQ for Localization in Xcode 15

The Missing String Catalogs FAQ for Localization in Xcode 15

Discover the game-changing implications of Apple's new feature, String Catalogs, which replaces traditional localization files and streamlines the localization process. From automatic key extraction to safety checks, find out why developers should be excited about this powerful tool in Xcode 15.

RemafoX Sale: Get 50% Off on all Subscription Plans during WWDC Week!

RemafoX Sale: Get 50% Off on all Subscription Plans during WWDC Week!

Shipping 3 new features that help save time for every Swift developer and reducing the price of all subscriptions for WWDC week with a long-term twist you don't want to miss!

My Top 5 Wishes for WWDC 2023

My Top 5 Wishes for WWDC 2023

WWDC is only weeks away, so it's time for me to update my wishlist. One wish came true last year, how many will it be in 2023?

Preparing My App for Swift 6

Preparing My App for Swift 6

How to enable Swift 6 mode for your Xcode projects and for your SwiftPM modules today. And what the migration experience is like.

My Top 3 Wishes for WWDC 2022

My Top 3 Wishes for WWDC 2022

With Apple announcing WWDC week for June 6–10 this year, let’s dive into what new frameworks, APIs, and tools I hope to see unveiled and what using them might feel like with examples.