Swift Modules and Code/Assets Duplication
How to use SPM modules in an Xcode project with several targets and avoid duplicated code and assets.
Posts tagged with "iOS".
Swift Build Times and Module Verification…
A diagnostic of slow Swift build times after modularizing, focusing on module verification and practical fixes to speed up compilation.
Mixing Swift, Objective-C, SPM and Static Frameworks
Describes problems and solutions when integrating Swift packages into an Objective-C project structure that uses static frameworks.
Tweaking Animation Timing
Techniques for adjusting animation timing using custom timing functions to achieve more natural, spring-like motion.
Generic View Controllers with Storyboards
Patterns and practical workarounds for using generic view controllers with storyboards when the storyboard needs a concrete class.
AnyDecodable
Presents `AnyDecodable`, a flexible approach to decoding JSON with `Codable` when the exact types are unknown ahead of time.
Splitting Your Xcode Project into Modules
Practical steps to modularize an Xcode project into separate frameworks and common pitfalls related to linking and build flags.
Unsafe Swift
A tutorial-style deep dive into working with unsafe pointers in Swift—memory layout, buffers, and patterns to work safely.
@DynamicFont
Describes a Swift UI component to centralize font choices and support Dynamic Type and Dark Mode consistently across the app.
Thoughts on WWDC 19
Post-WWDC reflections highlighting notable platform updates and a closer look at SwiftUI.
Search Scopes in Xcode
A practical guide to Xcode's Find features with an emphasis on using search scopes to speed up code navigation.
Late Responders — Sidestepping The Responder Chain
Explains how the responder chain can cause surprising behavior and techniques to sidestep those issues in Cocoa apps.
Inverted Expectations
A pattern for asserting that something did *not* happen in tests, and how to write reliable inverted expectations.
Xcode: Comparing Build Settings
Practical tips for comparing and reasoning about Xcode build settings, from long-term usage experience.
iPad Pro — First Impressions
Hands-on first impressions of the iPad Pro—speed, keyboard, Face ID, and the state of app support.
Building Expectations
Introduces a simple Expectation object (backed by `NSCondition`) for waiting on asynchronous tasks outside of XCTest.
The 2018 iPad Pro
First impressions of the 2018 iPad Pro—what works, what doesn't, and how it shapes the iPad's role as a post-PC device.
Rewinding Animations
A short tip on how to run spring animations in reverse (for example by using a negative speed) and why that helps achieve natural UI effects.
NSOperation KVO Pitfall
A deep-dive into an NSOperation KVO bug and practical guidance on managing asynchronous operation state to prevent hangs.
The Developers Union
A call for developers to organize and advocate for App Store changes—like free trials—that can improve sustainability for users and creators.
Taming Build Variants With Xcode Configuration Files
How to manage multiple Xcode build configurations with .xcconfig files so build settings stay maintainable and preprocessor logic stays readable.
Rate Limiting Using a Token Bucket in Swift
A practical guide to implementing a token bucket in Swift to rate-limit work without fragile timers or runloop dependencies.
Managing iOS UI Testing Fixtures
Practical techniques for creating and sharing deterministic fixtures for iOS UI tests, helping avoid flakiness and sandboxing pitfalls.