Under the Radar

309: What's In Our Toolbox: Code Assistance

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Jan 6, 2025
Explore the evolution of coding tools and the crucial role of Apple's documentation in iOS app development. Delve into the challenges of navigating Swift and SwiftUI resources and the frustrations that drive developers online for solutions. Discover the balance between leveraging AI tools like Xcode's autocomplete and maintaining coding skills. Uncover the risks of AI-assisted coding, especially in large code generation, while appreciating how LLMs can enhance localization and streamline workflows.
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ADVICE

Prioritize System Frameworks

  • Start by checking Apple's documentation for existing solutions.
  • Using built-in frameworks is generally better than reinventing the wheel.
INSIGHT

Swift Naming and Documentation Challenges

  • Modern Swift naming conventions, while cleaner, make searching for existing functionalities harder.
  • Apple's documentation viewer has limitations in terms of search reliability and navigation.
ADVICE

Gauging Problem Complexity

  • Use Google search results as an indicator of a problem's complexity.
  • High-ranking Apple documentation suggests a straightforward solution, while Stack Overflow results might indicate a more common problem.
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