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.
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Apple Implements Feedback Requests -- Filing Reports Works
A personal experience of having a Feedback Assistant request implemented in Xcode 26, and tips for writing effective feedback reports.
EditorConfig for Every SwiftPM Package
Why every Swift package should include an .editorconfig file to enforce consistent indentation across all contributors.
Push Notifications for App Store Reviews
How to enable push notifications for new App Store reviews in the App Store Connect app so you can respond to user feedback quickly.
Xcode Quick Help in the Sidebar
The Quick Help inspector in Xcode's sidebar auto-updates documentation as your cursor moves, removing the need to Cmd-click for docs.
Combine Swift Imports with a Wrapper Module
Create a single import that re-exports all your commonly used frameworks using @_exported import.
Multi-Line Code with Ctrl+M in Xcode 15
Xcode 15 introduces a Ctrl+M shortcut to expand function calls and parameters across multiple lines.
Search Apple Documentation with Shift+Cmd+O
Use the same Open Quickly shortcut to search Apple's developer documentation directly on the web.
Xcode 15's Format to Multiple Lines Feature
Xcode 15 adds a built-in action to reformat long function parameter lists from a single line to multiple lines.
Speed Up Xcode Launches by Disabling Debug Executable
A hidden Xcode scheme setting that can significantly reduce app launch times during development.
Xcode Code Snippets for Developer Warnings
Using Xcode code snippets with #warning to leave actionable reminders in your codebase.