Can we talk about the current state of Xcode?
Article Summary
While web developers enjoy Claude integration and free Copilot, iOS developers are stuck with Xcode's basic code prediction. The tooling gap is getting embarrassing.
A viral Reddit post from r/iOSProgramming captures the frustration of iOS developers watching the web development world leap ahead with AI-powered coding tools while Apple's promised Swift Assist remains MIA in 2025.
Key Takeaways
- Web devs have Claude in Cursor and free GitHub Copilot
- Xcode still relies on basic code prediction models
- Swift Assist promised for 2024 still hasn't shipped
- iOS developer tooling falling behind other platforms
Critical Insight
Apple's slow pace on AI coding assistance is creating a widening developer experience gap between iOS and web development.
