iOS Dev Tools: VideoKit, MacsyZones, SwiftUI Routes
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VideoKit
VideoKit is a SwiftUI library with a configurable VideoPlayer view, and other utilities like a VideoSplashScreen, views, sample data and Chromecast support.
A custom video player view.
A video-based splash screen that plays when your app launches.
A bunch of video-related views and modifiers.
Built-in pagination support.
Free samples to use while developing.
Includes Chromecast support.
MacsyZones
MacsyZones allows you to create layouts and sections in your layouts as you want and fit your windows into sections with ease.
Why you will like it:
Organize your workspace efficiently with powerful snap zones, boost your productivity with keyboard shortcuts, and customize layouts to match your workflow.
Snapping windows to zones is quick and intuitive.
Create custom layouts tailored to your needs.
A magical way to snap windows with motion.
Resize windows precisely using zone edges.
Tool that lets you snap windows to predefined zones using keyboard shortcuts.
SwiftUI Routes
SwiftUI Routes is a simple library that is minimal and flexible to register routes and navigate to them.
Why you will like it:
Works seamlessly with custom navigation frameworks or presenters, or Apple’s
NavigationStackand sheets.Centralized route registration with minimal boilerplate.
Navigate using strings (
“/album/123”) or strongly-typed values (Album(id: “123”)).Register and share a single
Routesinstance across SPM packages.Built-in URL parsing and route matching for deep link handling.
Clean separation of concerns that grows with your project.
Cotypist
This app predicts your next words while you type, reducing errors, and keeping you in control with fast, natural-feeling completions across your Mac.
PRs MenuBar
Lightweight macOS menu bar app is designed for macOS developers who want easy access to their Pull Requests on multiple platforms.
iOS Conf SG January 21-23rd, Singapore 🇸🇬
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MacAdmins July 7-10th, United States (Pennsylvania) 🇺🇸
iOSDevUK September 7-10th, UK (Aberystwyth) 🇬🇧
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