Exploring AI-Assisted Coding for iOS Development

Advance Your iOS Development Skills! This practical guide shows you how to improve your Swift and SwiftUI projects using the features of Cursor and VS Code Copilot.

Who Is This Book For?

This book is designed for:

• iOS and Apple platform developers looking for ways to improve their workflow with AI assistance and reduce friction.

Improve Your Swift & SwiftUI Development with AI Tools:

Here is a list of what you will learn:

Privacy and Security with AI Tools

• Understand how AI tools manage your code securely.
• Learn about data privacy, compliance (like SOC 2), and essential "Privacy Mode."
• Confidently integrate AI into enterprise workflows.

Effortless Setup: Cursor & GitHub Copilot

• Quickly install and configure Cursor and GitHub Copilot.
• Explore features like intelligent code completion and in-editor chat (Cmd+L).
• Personalize your coding environment for a smooth start.

Mastering Prompts for Swift

• Write clear prompts to effectively use your coding assistant.
• Use the assistant to solve complex Swift problems, from retain cycles to concurrency.
• Customize the assistant's behavior for your iOS development needs.

Choosing the Right Coding Assistant Model for iOS Development

• Discover a practical approach to evaluating different Large Language Models (LLMs).
• Learn how to "vibe check" models for their understanding of iOS nuances and Swift.
• Assess if models are up-to-date with the latest Apple frameworks and APIs (like iOS 18 features).
• Understand how well different models follow instructions and constraints.
• Get insights into the pros, cons, and real-world performance of leading models for your coding tasks.

Better Version Control with Git and AI Tools

• Enhance your Git workflow using coding assistants.
• Automate common tasks like staging, committing, and pushing.
• Generate insightful commit messages effortlessly with an assistant (@Commit).

Cursor Tab: Code Faster Than Ever

• Use code completion that predicts your next lines of code.

• Speed up your development with a "TAB TAB TAB" flow, even with external libraries.

• Learn about upcoming advancements in code suggestions.

Generate & Refactor Code Instantly with Cmd+K

• Make quick code modifications and generate snippets directly in your editor.
• Effortlessly refactor functions and add new code blocks.
• Learn to switch between different models to best suit your task.

In-Editor Chat with Cmd+L

• Use an in-editor chat that understands your project's context.
• Quickly learn new frameworks (like WhisperKit), debug issues, and even extend apps to macOS.
• Stop context-switching and get answers right where you code.

Advanced Multi-File Tasks with Composer (Cmd+I)

• Automate complex, multi-file coding tasks.
• Use "Agent Mode" to let the assistant scaffold entire features from documentation or prompts.
• Build and fix projects with more autonomy.

Smarter Debugging with an Assistant

• Get quick explanations for terminal errors and bugs.
• Resolve common Swift issues with practical suggestions.
• Learn when to let the assistant guide your debugging and when to dive deeper.

Customize Your Assistant with Cursor Rules

• Define global and project-specific rules to make your assistant follow your coding standards.
• Enforce consistent code style, API usage, and Apple-style documentation.
• Write effective rules to tailor the assistant's behavior and tone.

SweetPad: Xcode Power in Your Editor

• Bring Xcode-like convenience to Cursor or VS Code for iOS development.
• Benefit from intelligent code completion, easy build/run/debug workflows.
• Keep your Swift code perfectly formatted automatically.

Instant UI Updates with Hot Reloading

• See your Swift and SwiftUI changes live without constant rebuilds.
• Easily set up Inject or InjectionNext for immediate UI feedback.
• Automate your hot reloading setup for a super-fast development cycle.

Bridge to Xcode: Exploring XcodeBuildMCP

• Control Xcode's build system (xcodebuild, simctl) using chat commands.
• Discover projects, list schemes, build, and run iOS apps directly from your editor.
• Explore faster incremental builds for quicker iterations.

Manage Subscriptions Easily: RevenueCat MCP

• Interact with RevenueCat to manage your app's subscriptions via chat (early access).
• Quickly query product, entitlement, and offering data.
• Streamline your in-app purchase workflows.

Ready to Improve Your Workflow?

This book is your key to becoming a more efficient and innovative Swift/SwiftUI developer by using these new AI tools.

Use the code "STUDENT" for some discount or if the cost of the book is too high for you!