After installing the Xcode 27 beta, I tried to download all the simulator runtimes that I needed. The watchOS runtime installed flawlessly, but I had issues installing the iOS runtime. I kept seeing a dialog that said that Xcode was fetching download information and no matter how long I waited; that dialog would not go […]
Read postA while back, I posted on X about how folks manage the context windows for their AI agents. In response to that post, the person who built FlowDeck reached out and asked if I’d give it a try. My workflow was mostly fine as-is (build with Cursor, tell it to check builds with xcodebuild, and […]
Read postA while back, my app crashed mid-workout at the gym. I uploaded the crash report, gave my AI agent some context, and went back to my set. By the time I finished, there was a pull request waiting for me. I reviewed it, merged it, and had a fixed TestFlight build on my device shortly […]
Read postAI is changing how we build apps. That’s not news. What might be less obvious is how this shift is forcing us to think differently about what actually matters in development. In this post, I want to share my balanced thoughts on AI-driven coding. I’d like to give you my perspective on why tons of […]
Read postPaid up front apps can be a tough sell on the App Store. You might be getting plenty of views on your product page, but if those views aren’t converting to downloads, something has to change. That’s exactly where I found myself with Maxine: decent traffic, almost no sales. So I made the switch to […]
Read postSwiftData migrations are one of those things that feel optional… right until you ship an update and real users upgrade with real data on disk. In this post we’ll dig into: How to implement schema versions with VersionedSchema When you should introduce new schema versions When SwiftData can migrate automatically and when you’ll have to […]
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Learn everything you need to know to make optimal use of Swift Concurrency in your applications. This book covers everything from awaiting asynchronous method calls to building your own highly concurrent systems. It’s a great introduction for those looking to familiarize themselves with everything Swift Concurrency has to offer.
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Practical Combine is a book aimed at intermediate to advanced developers who want to learn more about Apple's Combine framework. This book takes you all the way from the basics to building custom Combine publishers using Practical, useful examples that you can start using immediately.
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Practical Core Data is for intermediate to advanced developers who want to learn more about Core Data. Whether you're new to Core Data, or tried using it years ago, you'll find that Practical Core Data introduces you to all the essentials to get you up and running with the framework.
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