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WidgetKit for iOS - Getting Started
Widgets seem to be the surprise hit of iOS 14. Here’s my guide to get you started building widgets with WidgetKit.
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Slow Swift Compiler Performance
I went down a rabbit hole looking at Swift compiler performance this week. Since most of the diagnostic flags are unsupported they are not well documented. For future reference here’s my summary of what’s available.
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iPhone 12 Screen Sizes
The 2020 iPhone release brings us four new models with three new device sizes including a 5.4" mini. Here’s a recap of what you need to know to update your Apps for the new devices.
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Using Swift Packages in Playgrounds
Xcode 12 playgrounds can now import and use Swift packages. It’s not the solution I was hoping for but it’s a step in the right direction.
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What does @main do in Swift 5.3?
If you create a new iOS project with Xcode 12 you may notice a small difference in the app delegate:
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