Discover the game-changing implications of Apple’s new feature, String Catalogs, which replaces traditional localization files and streamlines the localization process. From automatic key extraction to safety checks, find out why developers should be excited about this powerful tool in Xcode 15. — In WWDC23 Apple introduced a new feature to Xcode that sherlocked large parts of my RemafoX app. Of course, I tested the new feature in detail and asked all my questions to the team who built it in the related Slack activity. …

WWDC 23 Aftermath, 0 Proposals Accepted in June, Milestone: #400, 2 new Proposals & 10 Pitches linked, OpenAPI Generator. — WWDC23 was full of hardware announcements and even brought us a new platform: visionOS. Xcode 15 and Swift 5.9 are also in beta phase now with a great set of new features. Of course, for readers of this newsletter, there were no big surprises in the “What’s New in Swift”…

ReviewKit: Get app reviews from satisfied users at the right time. Say goodbye to intrusive prompts and optimize your app review process. — As an app developer, you know how important user reviews are for the success and credibility of your application. Positive reviews not only attract more users but also contribute to higher rankings in the App Store. However, asking for reviews at the wrong time or from users who haven’t had…

Introducing Twoot it!, the app that seamlessly connects Twitter and Mastodon communities, enabling users to cross-post, schedule content, and engage with a broader audience effortlessly. Say goodbye to platform fragmentation and embrace a unified social media experience with Twoot it! — In recent times, the social media landscape has seen a significant migration of users from Twitter to Mastodon, seeking a fresh and decentralized experience. However, this split between platforms has led to challenges in maintaining a cohesive social media presence.

package Modifier, Noncopyable structs/enums, Custom Actor Executors, Freestanding Declaration Macros, more Packs. — WWDC is rapidly approaching — and if last year is any sign, then many of the proposals covered in past issues and down below in this one will be integral part of the session videos: Either because Apple introduces new APIs only possible thanks to recent changes in Swift, or…

Shipping 3 new features that help save time for every Swift developer and reducing the price of all subscriptions for WWDC week with a long-term twist you don’t want to miss! — As WWDC is approaching, I am thrilled to announce a massive sale on RemafoX subscription plans. Not only that, but I also added three incredible new features in RemafoX 1.6, and I made them available for Free to everyone to celebrate WWDC. …

Evolving the Open-Source Project: Join the Community effort and shape the Future of how we discover and learn from WWDC Sessions effectively! — Just 10 days ago, Federico Zanetello, the initiator and maintainer of WWDC Notes contacted me and asked me if I’d want to help keep the project alive. After some messaging and a video call, it turned out that he couldn’t work on the project anymore at all and I agreed…

Learnings from modernizing the window handling of my Mac app after upgrading to SwiftUI 4. Explaining .openWindow, .windowResizability & more. — SwiftUI is getting significantly better every year. Last year (in 2022), we not only received improved navigation APIs. Apple also greatly improved the support for macOS — I would argue that the SwiftUI APIs we received for Mac app development in SwiftUI 4 are on a 1.0 level and finally…

1-Year Anniversary: Summaries on GitHub! AsyncStream, Attached Macros (in SwiftPM), Package Publish, Parameter Packs, Feature Flags & Foundation Preview. — It’s already been a whole year since I started writing this newsletter! 🥳 Can you believe it? I’ve had so much fun sharing all of the latest news and updates about Swift with you over the past year. …