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Using @DebugDescription in Xcode 16

Debugging can be tricky, especially with custom types. Clear and informative debug output is essential for understanding the behavior of your code. That's where the CustomDebugStringConvertible protocol and @DebugDescription macro come in. In this article, we'll take a look at how to work with this protocol

Useful Aliases for Everyday iOS Development

In this post, we'll cover a bunch of handy aliases for Xcode, CocoaPods, Git, and more that will help make your workflow more efficient. These tips will help you spend less time context switching and more time coding. ℹ️ We'll look at how to add these

Chaikin's Algorithm In SwiftUI

Many of you are probably familiar with Bézier curves and how they create smooth paths and designs, but did you know there's a simpler way to get a similar results? I came across this blog post yesterday that introduced me to Chaikin's Algorithm, , and after spending

Week In The Life Of A Staff Software Engineer

If you've spent any time on YouTube, chances are you've seen those "Day In The Life Of A Software Engineer" videos. They're often staged portrayals of elaborate morning routines and luxury high-rise apartments with cinematography that rivals Hollywood. These videos excel at

Exploring Animation Curves

Between my recent SwiftUI projects and YouTube content, animations have become a crucial part of my work. So, I've been down a bit of an animation rabbit hole lately... We'll start with the basics - from linear animations to easing curves - and then we'

Introducing BuildSwitcher: Local Build Caching in Xcode 🚀

⚡ Build Switcher intelligently caches the latest builds across your most frequented branches. Now, you can switch between these builds instantly in the Simulator without having to wait for compilation or stashing your working changes when you change branches. Say goodbye to wasted time on resolving dependency versions, battling caching / DerivedData

Manage Simulator Screenshots with Screen Purge

Hey iOS Developers! We all know the struggle of having a cluttered desktop filled with stale iOS Simulator screenshots. That's why I created Screen Purge - an iOS Simulator Screenshot cleaner. Screen Purge is specifically designed to simplify the process of managing and deleting iOS Simulator screenshots and

Introducing EditKit Pro

Hi all, I've been working on a new Xcode Editor Extension and I'd love to get your feedback on it. My goal was to create something that would provide developers with a wide range of conveniences but to go one step further and address issues that

Using The Proxy Pattern In Swift 5

Today, we'll take a closer look at the proxy design pattern. We'll get the formal definition out of the way quickly and then we'll jump into some practical examples. What Is The Proxy Pattern? The proxy pattern is a structural pattern that helps you

How To Notify Users About App Updates

Whenever you release an app update, it's important to make sure existing users don't fall behind and that your user base doesn't become fragmented across multiple versions. So, some apps will choose to notify users when a newer version is available or will force