iOS Dev Tools: Swift Bundler, Swift for Visual Studio Code, iOS-uploader
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How to prepare for an iOS job interview
How to write better copies for app descriptions
Newsletters for iOS developers
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Swift Bundler
Swift Bundler is a powerful tool that simplifies the process of creating, building, and managing Swift packages. It provides a streamlined workflow for Swift package development, making it easier for developers to create, maintain, and distribute their packages.
Why you will like it:
Quickly create new Swift packages using built-in templates.
Easily build, run, and test your packages with a single command.
Integrate your Swift Bundler packages seamlessly with Xcode for development and debugging.
Simplify your development workflow and increase productivity.
Use Swift Bundler for free and contribute to its ongoing development.
Works seamlessly across different operating systems.
Provides a more enjoyable and efficient development experience for Swift package creators.
Swift for Visual Studio Code
This Swift for Visual Studio Code extension provides first-class language support for Swift development within the VS Code editor.
Why you will like it:
Develop Swift applications seamlessly across different operating systems.
Seamlessly integrate with VS Code's powerful features and extensions.
Enhance your overall Swift development experience within VS Code.
Debug your Swift applications effectively with integrated debugging support using CodeLLDB.
Easily manage Swift packages, including dependency resolution, build tasks, and testing.
Boost your development speed with features like automatic task creation and code completion.
Enjoy features like code completion, jump to definition, and find all references for smoother coding.
iOS-uploader
iOS uploader is a user-friendly, cross-platform tool that streamlines the process of uploading your iOS apps to App Store Connect.
Why you will like it:
Simplify the app upload process with a simple command-line interface.
Upload your apps from any operating system (Windows, macOS, Linux).
Upload multiple apps concurrently to save time and improve workflow.
Mimics the altool command structure for a familiar user experience.
Install easily using npm or download pre-built binaries for your operating system.
Save time and effort compared to manual upload methods.
Integrate seamlessly into your existing development and deployment workflows.
GitHub Copilot
Though this tool is well known in the developer community, I still want to mention it here. GitHub Copilot is an AI coding assistant that helps you write code faster and more efficiently, so you can focus on problem solving and collaboration instead of coding.
TextSniper
My personal choices are listed here. I use and recommend these tools.
You can use TextSniper to capture non-selectable text from YouTube videos, PDFs, images, online courses, screencasts, presentations, webpages, video tutorials, photos, etc. Take a screenshot and you're done.
iOS Conf SG January 15-17th, Singapore 🇸🇬
ARCtic Conference March 11-13th, Finland (Oulu) 🇫🇮
AppDevCon March 18-21st, Netherlands (Amsterdam) 🇳🇱
Swift Heroes April 8-9th, Italy (Turin) 🇮🇹
try! Swift April 9-11th, Japan (Tokyo) 🇯🇵
Deep Dish Swift April 27-29th, USA (Chicago) 🇺🇸
iOSKonf May 13-15th, North Macedonia (Skopje) 🇲🇰
Swift Craft May 19-21st, UK (Kent) 🇬🇧
mDevCamp June 2-3rd, Czech Republic (Prague) 🇨🇿
MacAdmins July 15-18th, United States (Pennsylvania) 🇺🇸
Macoun September 27-28th, Germany (Frankfurt) 🇩🇪
Swift Connection September 29-30th, France (Paris) 🇫🇷
Do iOS November 11-13th, Netherlands (Amsterdam) 🇳🇱
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