Swift packages are a neat and simple way to bundle up and share code. They remove the overall complexity by not requiring an Xcode project but instead relying on a filesystem-based project layout. That’s all fine and well until your code needs an Entitlement for it to be tested.

Localization, or l10n, is an important step for any app to reach a broader market and be more inclusive. With Xcode 15, the IDE gained a versatile and easy-to-use way of handling localization: String catalogs.

Knowing how to debug a problem is essential in any project. But there’s way more to it than just stopping at a certain point with a breakpoint. From running custom code, over symbolic breakpoints, to sharing breakpoints via Git, Xcode has something for everyone.

What to do if your favorite dependency is not SPM-compatible (yet)? We do it ourselves!

We’ve all been there: One of our dependencies is just a little off for our needs. There might be a decision by the developer we don’t agree or even a nasty bug. What should we do now?