Small quality of life improvement today in Xcode 27.3 beta: you can now use Swift Testing to write UI Tests using XCUIAutomation
November 3, 2026 at 11:17 PM
Small quality of life improvement today in Xcode 27.3 beta: you can now use Swift Testing to write UI Tests using XCUIAutomation
What I love about agentic flow in Xcode is that I can sit in a single environment and do all of my work: planning, code review, previews, test coverage, etc. I only miss something that allows me to control the flow remotely from my phone, like Xcode Remote.
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Agentic coding in Xcode
Apple has finally released Xcode 26.3, which now supports agentic coding. In this article, I’ll guide you through configuring Xcode 26.3 and utilizing the latest best practices when using agentic…
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November 6, 2026 at 8:47 AM
What I love about agentic flow in Xcode is that I can sit in a single environment and do all of my work: planning, code review, previews, test coverage, etc. I only miss something that allows me to control the flow remotely from my phone, like Xcode Remote.
swiftwithmajid.com/2026/02/10/a...
swiftwithmajid.com/2026/02/10/a...
macOS being infested with bugs lately… or is it Xcode
November 7, 2026 at 7:44 PM
macOS being infested with bugs lately… or is it Xcode
Apple Releases Xcode 27.3 Beta With Three New Features
Apple Releases Xcode 27.3 Beta With Three New Features
Apple on Tuesday released the first Xcode 27.3 beta with three new features: GitHub Copilot support within the built-in coding assistant, the ability for developers to test Siri AI integration in their apps, and additional APIs for developers to optimize their apps for the upcoming MacBook Pro models with touchscreens.Tag: Xcode
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November 4, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Apple Releases Xcode 27.3 Beta With Three New Features
Xcode 27.3 brings Copilot to the party 🥳
Apple's Xcode 27.3 beta 1 `adds` GitHub Copilot to its coding assistant, joining ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini.
Xcode is slowly catching up to the rest of the AI dev world.
Apple's Xcode 27.3 beta 1 `adds` GitHub Copilot to its coding assistant, joining ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini.
Xcode is slowly catching up to the rest of the AI dev world.
November 4, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Xcode 27.3 brings Copilot to the party 🥳
Apple's Xcode 27.3 beta 1 `adds` GitHub Copilot to its coding assistant, joining ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini.
Xcode is slowly catching up to the rest of the AI dev world.
Apple's Xcode 27.3 beta 1 `adds` GitHub Copilot to its coding assistant, joining ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini.
Xcode is slowly catching up to the rest of the AI dev world.
Xcode, my old nemesis
November 3, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Xcode, my old nemesis
Xcode 27.3 adds GitHub Copilot to its built-in coding assistant
Xcode 27.3 adds GitHub Copilot to its built-in coding assistant
Apple released Xcode 27.3 beta 1 today with multiple new features, chief among them an expansion of its built-in coding assistant to support GitHub Copilot. Here are the details.
more…
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November 3, 2026 at 9:20 PM
Xcode 27.3 adds GitHub Copilot to its built-in coding assistant
Apple has released the first Xcode 27.3 beta. Key additions include GitHub Copilot integration for the built-in coding assistant, new APIs for testing Siri AI in your apps, and support for optimizing software for upcoming touchscreen MacBook Pro models. #Apple #Xcode #Dev
#Apple #Xcode
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Apple has released the first Xcode 27.3 beta. Key additions include GitHub Copilot integration for the built-in coding assistant, new APIs for testing Siri AI in your apps, and support for optimizing software for upcoming touchscreen MacBook Pro models. #Apple #Xcode #Dev
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November 4, 2026 at 8:03 PM
Getting Codex to stop fucking with the Xcode build settings is like trying to stop your cat from knocking a cup off the table
November 6, 2026 at 9:52 PM
Getting Codex to stop fucking with the Xcode build settings is like trying to stop your cat from knocking a cup off the table
Well, Xcode Agent, I think the reason we're having scroll performance issues is because we're using `List()` but let's do your thing
November 5, 2026 at 4:10 AM
Well, Xcode Agent, I think the reason we're having scroll performance issues is because we're using `List()` but let's do your thing
Learn to set up CI tooling for Xcode projects using GitHub Actions. Reduce remote debugging time with local scripts and fast feedback loops. https://qualitycoding.org/github-actions-ci-xcode/
Optimizing CI for Xcode with GitHub Actions: Quick Guide
Learn to set up CI tooling for Xcode projects using GitHub Actions. Reduce remote debugging time with local scripts and fast feedback loops.
qualitycoding.org
November 4, 2026 at 10:06 PM
Learn to set up CI tooling for Xcode projects using GitHub Actions. Reduce remote debugging time with local scripts and fast feedback loops. https://qualitycoding.org/github-actions-ci-xcode/
The following article provides a nice introduction to using code snippets in Xcode:
https://www.sagarunagar.com/blog/xcode-code-snippets-boilerplate/
#Xcode
https://www.sagarunagar.com/blog/xcode-code-snippets-boilerplate/
#Xcode
Xcode Code Snippets - Automate Boilerplate with Placeholders
Learn to save SwiftUI views and unit test templates as Xcode code snippets with placeholder tokens and completion shortcuts to cut daily boilerplate.
www.sagarunagar.com
November 3, 2026 at 5:12 PM
The following article provides a nice introduction to using code snippets in Xcode:
https://www.sagarunagar.com/blog/xcode-code-snippets-boilerplate/
#Xcode
https://www.sagarunagar.com/blog/xcode-code-snippets-boilerplate/
#Xcode
GitHub Copilot now available in Xcode's coding assistant, public preview starting with Xcode 27.3 beta
November 4, 2026 at 8:45 PM
GitHub Copilot now available in Xcode's coding assistant, public preview starting with Xcode 27.3 beta
J’ai raté le sol endiré dans le prototype 😭
November 6, 2026 at 4:53 PM
J’ai raté le sol endiré dans le prototype 😭
Happy to report that Xcode remains the worst IDE ever made. Home and End still take you to the end of the file not the line. Designed by maniacs.
November 7, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Happy to report that Xcode remains the worst IDE ever made. Home and End still take you to the end of the file not the line. Designed by maniacs.
There is now a new Siri Integration Advisor in Xcode, which helps you support Siri AI. More soon!
November 3, 2026 at 7:30 PM
There is now a new Siri Integration Advisor in Xcode, which helps you support Siri AI. More soon!
That Hamcrest post was one of my earliest posts on the newly-created Quality Coding blog. Back then, the excitement was that Xcode 4 added direct support for tests. qualitycoding.org/xcode4-unit-...
Xcode 4 Unit Testing: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly | Quality Coding
Xcode unit testing used to be a pain for iOS development. How does Xcode 4 measure up? Here's a rundown of its pros and cons.
qualitycoding.org
November 3, 2026 at 5:43 AM
That Hamcrest post was one of my earliest posts on the newly-created Quality Coding blog. Back then, the excitement was that Xcode 4 added direct support for tests. qualitycoding.org/xcode4-unit-...
Where is Xcode DerivedData, and is it safe to delete? It is ~/Library/Developer/Xcode/DerivedData, it is all build output, and the only cost is a full rebuild. How to clear it from Xcode or Terminal:
refreshyourmac.com/go/bsky-1106-deriveddata/xcode-derived-data/
refreshyourmac.com/go/bsky-1106-deriveddata/xcode-derived-data/
Where is Xcode DerivedData, and how do you delete it safely?
It is in ~/Library/Developer/Xcode/DerivedData. How to delete it from Xcode or Terminal, why that is safe, and what it costs: a full rebuild. Measured on a real Mac.
refreshyourmac.com
November 6, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Where is Xcode DerivedData, and is it safe to delete? It is ~/Library/Developer/Xcode/DerivedData, it is all build output, and the only cost is a full rebuild. How to clear it from Xcode or Terminal:
refreshyourmac.com/go/bsky-1106-deriveddata/xcode-derived-data/
refreshyourmac.com/go/bsky-1106-deriveddata/xcode-derived-data/
Xcode 27: How Apple’s AI Coding Agents Are Changing App Development
For years, AI coding tools mostly worked like advanced autocomplete: you asked for a piece of code, accepted a suggestion, fixed a few errors, and moved on.
techthrilled.com/xcode-27-ai-...
For years, AI coding tools mostly worked like advanced autocomplete: you asked for a piece of code, accepted a suggestion, fixed a few errors, and moved on.
techthrilled.com/xcode-27-ai-...
November 5, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Xcode 27: How Apple’s AI Coding Agents Are Changing App Development
For years, AI coding tools mostly worked like advanced autocomplete: you asked for a piece of code, accepted a suggestion, fixed a few errors, and moved on.
techthrilled.com/xcode-27-ai-...
For years, AI coding tools mostly worked like advanced autocomplete: you asked for a piece of code, accepted a suggestion, fixed a few errors, and moved on.
techthrilled.com/xcode-27-ai-...
and when I realized I could use Xcode iPhone simulators properly
Jim Carrey's Iconic 'Maybe' Moment
ALT: Jim Carrey's Iconic 'Maybe' Moment
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November 6, 2026 at 5:24 PM
and when I realized I could use Xcode iPhone simulators properly
Agent Skills for iOS development update!
- SwiftUI 5.3.0
- Swift Concurrency 2.3.1
Updated for the latest APIs and Xcode 27.2 guidances.
Links below, enjoy 🎉
- SwiftUI 5.3.0
- Swift Concurrency 2.3.1
Updated for the latest APIs and Xcode 27.2 guidances.
Links below, enjoy 🎉
November 7, 2026 at 11:54 AM
Agent Skills for iOS development update!
- SwiftUI 5.3.0
- Swift Concurrency 2.3.1
Updated for the latest APIs and Xcode 27.2 guidances.
Links below, enjoy 🎉
- SwiftUI 5.3.0
- Swift Concurrency 2.3.1
Updated for the latest APIs and Xcode 27.2 guidances.
Links below, enjoy 🎉
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Snapp iOS Weekly Issue 117
8 articles: Interesting ways of using Swift optionals, How to use communication pattern in Swift, Letting Claude Code Drive Xcode: Setting Up the Xcode MCP Server, and 5 more
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November 6, 2026 at 3:15 PM
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