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How to Change the Background Color of a View in SwiftUI
SwiftUIUIColorsLayout
Learn different ways to set background colors on SwiftUI views, from simple color fills to gradients and materials.
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Understanding the "some" Keyword in Swift and SwiftUI
SwiftSwiftUIOpaque-TypesGenericsLearn what the "some" keyword means in Swift, how opaque return types work, and why SwiftUI uses "some View" everywhere.
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SwiftUI vs UIKit: Which Should You Choose in 2026?
SwiftUIUIKitiOS-DevelopmentArchitectureA practical guide to choosing between SwiftUI and UIKit in 2026, based on your project requirements, team experience, and the current state of both frameworks.
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NavigationView vs NavigationStack: What Changed and Why
SwiftUINavigationiOS-DevelopmentNavigationStack replaced NavigationView in iOS 16 with a more powerful programmatic navigation model. Here's what changed and how to migrate.
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Accessing the Camera Roll in SwiftUI
SwiftUIUIKitImagesPrivacyConfigurationLearn how to access photos from the camera roll in SwiftUI, including required permissions, Info.plist configuration, and using PhotosPicker for iOS 16+ or UIImagePickerController for earlier versions.
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Detecting When a Screenshot is Taken in SwiftUI
SwiftUIUIKitSecurityPrivacyLearn how to detect when users take screenshots in your SwiftUI app by observing UIApplication notifications.
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Detect Successful Share Sheet Completion in SwiftUI
SwiftUIUIKitShareActivityViewControllerLearn how to detect when a user successfully shares content using a share sheet in SwiftUI by wrapping UIActivityViewController.
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Prevent Drag-to-Dismiss on SwiftUI Sheets
SwiftUISheetUIModalLearn how to prevent users from dismissing modal sheets by swiping down in SwiftUI using interactiveDismissDisabled.
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Building Interactive Glass Controls in SwiftUI
SwiftUIiOSLiquid-GlassUI-DesignMake your glass elements respond to touch with scaling, shimmer effects, and touch-point illumination using the interactive() modifier and glass button styles.
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Creating Morphing Glass Transitions with glassEffectID
SwiftUIiOSLiquid-GlassAnimationsThe glassEffectID modifier enables glass views to smoothly morph into one another during state changes, creating fluid transitions that feel native to iOS 26.
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Disable Touches with allowsHitTesting in SwiftUI
SwiftUIGesturesUILearn how to use the allowsHitTesting modifier to make views ignore touches, letting taps pass through to elements behind them.
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Coordinating Glass Elements with GlassEffectContainer
SwiftUIiOSLiquid-GlassUI-DesignWhen you have multiple glass elements that should blend and animate together, GlassEffectContainer coordinates their rendering for seamless visual results.
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Getting Started with Liquid Glass in SwiftUI
SwiftUIiOSLiquid-GlassUI-DesigniOS 26 introduces Liquid Glass, a translucent design language for navigation elements. Here's how to apply the glassEffect modifier to your custom views.
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How to Round Specific Corners of a View in SwiftUI
SwiftUIUIShapesLayoutLearn how to round only certain corners of a SwiftUI view using UnevenRoundedRectangle, custom shapes, and clipShape.
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How to Resize an Image in SwiftUI
SwiftUIImageUILayoutLearn how to resize images in SwiftUI using resizable(), frame(), and different content modes like scaledToFit and scaledToFill.
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How to Add an Activity Indicator (Spinner) in SwiftUI
SwiftUIUILoadingProgressViewLearn how to show loading spinners in SwiftUI using ProgressView, including customization options and common loading patterns.
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Detecting Shake Gestures in SwiftUI
SwiftUIGesturesUIKitLearn how to detect when users shake their device in SwiftUI by bridging to UIKit's motion events and creating a reusable view modifier.
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Supporting Dark Mode in a SwiftUI App
SwiftUIDark-ModeUIColorsLearn how to properly support dark mode in SwiftUI using semantic colors, adaptive color assets, and color scheme detection.
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Using SF Symbols in SwiftUI
SwiftUISF-SymbolsIconsUILearn how to use SF Symbols in your SwiftUI apps, including sizing, coloring, animations, and finding the right symbol for your needs.
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@State vs @Binding in SwiftUI: When to Use Each
SwiftUIState-ManagementData-FlowProperty-WrappersUnderstand the difference between @State and @Binding in SwiftUI, when to use each, and how they work together to manage data flow between views.
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Add Spacing to Toolbars with ToolbarSpacer in SwiftUI
SwiftUIToolbarUILayoutiOS-26Learn how to use ToolbarSpacer to add fixed and flexible spacing between toolbar items in SwiftUI, new in iOS 26.
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Working with Optional ObservableObject in SwiftUI
SwiftUIState-ManagementObservableObjectLearn different approaches for handling optional ObservableObject instances in SwiftUI, from conditional rendering to wrapper patterns.
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Using Failable Initializers to Handle Optionals in SwiftUI Views
SwiftUISwiftOptionalsUIFailable initializers offer a cleaner alternative to if-let statements when your SwiftUI views depend on optional data.
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Control Sheet Height with presentationDetents in SwiftUI
SwiftUISheetUIModaliOS-16Learn how to use the presentationDetents modifier to control sheet heights in SwiftUI, creating interactive bottom sheets similar to Apple Maps and Music.
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Fixing SwiftUI Previews That Won't Load
XcodeSwiftUIDebuggingPreviewsWhen SwiftUI previews fail with cryptic errors or just spin forever, here's how to diagnose and fix the most common causes.
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Building Child-Safe Communication Features with PermissionKit
PermissionKitSwiftUIChild-SafetyiOSFamily-SharingPermissionKit lets children request parental permission to communicate with new contacts directly through Messages. Here's how to integrate it into your social or messaging app to create safer communication experiences.
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Control Tappable Area with contentShape in SwiftUI
SwiftUIGesturesUILearn how to use the contentShape modifier to expand or customize the tappable area of your SwiftUI views, making buttons and interactive elements more user-friendly.
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Understanding Safe Areas in SwiftUI
SwiftUILayoutUISafe-AreaSafe areas keep your content visible and interactive. Here's how they work in SwiftUI and when you should ignore them.
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Detecting When App Enters Background and Saving State in SwiftUI
SwiftUILifecycleState-ManagementPersistenceLearn how to detect app lifecycle changes in SwiftUI, save state when your app enters the background, and restore it when users return, using scenePhase and UIApplication notifications.
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Previewing Partially Generated Content with Foundation Models in SwiftUI
SwiftUIFoundation-ModelsXcodePreviewsAIWhen building UIs that stream AI-generated content using Apple's Foundation Models framework, testing intermediate states in Xcode Previews requires some creative workarounds. Here's how to preview partially generated content without calling the actual model.
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Using Custom Fonts in SwiftUI
SwiftUIFontsTypographyUIHow to add custom fonts to your SwiftUI app, use system font variants, and ensure your typography scales properly with Dynamic Type.
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Centering Views in SwiftUI
SwiftUILayoutUIUnderstanding the difference between frame alignment and stack alignment is the key to centering views exactly where you want them in SwiftUI.
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Adding Horizontal Padding to TextEditor in SwiftUI with contentMargins
SwiftUITextEditorLayoutiOS-17Learn how to add horizontal padding inside a TextEditor without affecting the scrollbar using the contentMargins modifier introduced in iOS 17.
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Detecting Low Power Mode in SwiftUI and Adapting UI Performance
SwiftUIPerformanceBatteryiOSLearn how to detect when users enable Low Power Mode and automatically reduce animations, refresh rates, and visual effects to preserve battery life in your SwiftUI app.
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Presenting Multiple Sheets in SwiftUI
SwiftUISheetsNavigationUIHow to present a second sheet from within an already-presented sheet in SwiftUI.
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Adding an App Delegate to a SwiftUI App
SwiftUIAppDelegateUIKitLifecycleLearn how to integrate UIKit's App Delegate into your SwiftUI app for handling app lifecycle events and system callbacks.
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Access Environment Values in View Extensions
SwiftUIEnvironmentViewModifierExtensionsLearn how to access SwiftUI environment values in View extensions using ViewModifiers for clean, reusable code.
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How to generate QR codes in SwiftUI
SwiftUICoreImageQRImagesLearn how to create and display QR codes in SwiftUI using Core Image filters.
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How to search SF Symbols in Xcode
XcodeSwiftUIDesignLearn how to search SF Symbols in Xcode.
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Building a Floating Action Button (FAB) that Respects Keyboard in SwiftUI
SwiftUIKeyboardUILayoutLearn how to create a Material Design-style floating action button in SwiftUI that intelligently moves above the keyboard and avoids blocking text input fields.
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Building a Pull-to-Load-More ScrollView in SwiftUI
SwiftUIScrollViewUIPaginationHow to detect when users scroll to the bottom of a list and automatically load more content.
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Managing Keyboard Toolbar Items in SwiftUI (iOS 15+)
SwiftUIKeyboardTextFieldTextEditorLearn how to add custom toolbar buttons above the keyboard in SwiftUI using the .toolbar modifier with keyboard placement for Done buttons, formatting controls, and more.
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Preventing Screenshot Capture in SwiftUI Views
SwiftUISecurityPrivacyUIKitLearn how to prevent users from taking screenshots of sensitive content in your SwiftUI app using field-level security and UIKit bridging for financial, medical, or private data protection.
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Creating an iMessage-Style Input Accessory View in SwiftUI
SwiftUIKeyboardUITextFieldLearn how to create a custom input accessory view that stays above the keyboard, similar to iMessage's input bar.
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Implementing Pull-to-Refresh Without List in SwiftUI
SwiftUIScrollViewUIKitAsyncLearn how to add pull-to-refresh functionality to custom ScrollViews in SwiftUI without using List, perfect for custom layouts and complex scroll content.
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Creating Skeleton Loading Views (Shimmer Effect) in SwiftUI
SwiftUIAnimationUILoadingLearn how to build skeleton loading screens with animated shimmer effects in SwiftUI using gradients, AnimatableModifier, and reusable view modifiers for a polished loading experience.
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Inspecting all SwiftUI Environment Values
SwiftUIEnvironmentDebuggingDevelopmentLearn how to dump all SwiftUI environment values for debugging purposes.
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Showing a relative "Time ago" date in SwiftUI
SwiftUIDateFormattingFoundationLearn how to display human-readable relative timestamps like "5 minutes ago" or "yesterday" using RelativeDateTimeFormatter in your SwiftUI apps.
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Implementing Undo/Redo in SwiftUI with UndoManager
SwiftUIUndoManagerState-ManagementLearn how to implement undo/redo functionality in SwiftUI using UndoManager, including environment injection, registering actions, and creating undo buttons for professional editing experiences.
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Aligning Text in SwiftUI
SwiftUITextLayoutUILearn how to align single and multiline text in SwiftUI.
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How to make a SwiftUI List scroll automatically?
SwiftUIScrollViewListUILearn how to use ScrollViewReader and ScrollViewProxy to scroll a SwiftUI list to a specific item automatically.
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Detect when a context menu is open in SwiftUI
SwiftUIContextMenuUIGesturesLearn how to detect when a context menu is open in SwiftUI.
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Creating a WebView with a transparent background in SwiftUI
SwiftUIWebViewUIKitStylingLearn how to create a WebView/WKWebView with a transparent/clear background in SwiftUI.
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Adding a TextField to an Alert in SwiftUI
SwiftUITextFieldAlertUILearn how to accept user input in an alert using TextField or SecureField.
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Adding a character limit to a TextEditor or TextField in SwiftUI
SwiftUITextFieldTextEditorValidationLearn how to create a modifier that limits the characters that can be entered in a TextEditor or TextField view in SwiftUI.
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How to scale text to fit its parent view with SwiftUI
SwiftUITextLayoutUILearn the ways to scale a text view's font size to fit its parent view in SwiftUI.
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How to display a GIF from a URL in SwiftUI
SwiftUIImagesWebViewUIKitLearn how to use a WKWebView as a quick way to load a GIF from a URL and display it in a SwiftUI view.
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Creating custom styles for DisclosureGroup views
SwiftUIUIComponentsStylingLearn how to use DisclosureGroupStyle to create custom DisclosureGroup views in SwiftUI.
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Detecting if SwiftUI is running in a Preview in Xcode
SwiftUIXcodePreviewsDevelopmentLearn how to detect if a SwiftUI app is running in a Xcode Preview.
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How to force navigation bar to show background in SwiftUI?
SwiftUINavigationUIStylingLearn how to force the navigation bar to show a background color in SwiftUI.
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Using DisclosureGroup to hide and show content
SwiftUIUIComponentsHow to use the SwiftUI DisclosureGroup view to create collapsable content.
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How to Access the App Delegate in Swift
SwiftUIKitAppDelegateSwiftUILearn how to access your app's App Delegate from anywhere in your Swift code, including from SwiftUI views.
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