Has this ever happened to you? Just one more reason why "My Links" deserves a spot on your Home Screen. Sync all of you links with all of your devices, including your Mac. Totally free. No catches no in-app purchases apple.co/4cCjCpE

Could MyLinks earn a place on your iPhone? This little video might convince you! I’m looking forward to showcasing my apps with it at my next conference or meetup. Free forever. No in-app purchases. Mac menu bar version too. apple.co/4cCjCpE

MyLinks 1.2.2 has arrived! Organize and share your links even faster with individual row actions, configurable action placement, row buttons, Large Text sharing, a refreshed UI, and System, Light & Dark modes. apple.co/4cCjCpE

New Blog Post: One of Swift’s most overlooked patterns: using enums as namespaces. It’s a simple technique that makes your code cleaner, more discoverable, and easier to maintain. Learn when to use it and when not to. www.createchsol.com/blog/2026-07...

SwiftUI’s searchable modifier can do much more than simple text filtering. Learn how to build grouped search, suggestions, scopes, token search, and a polished search experience in this new video. www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHPl...

If you’re only now able to support OS 26 in your apps, I’ve got you covered. I’ve created 24 videos dedicated to OS 26 APIs and features. Browse them on YouTube or search them on my website. youtube.com/@StewartLynch www.createchsol.com/tutorials.html

This might be Sherlocked in os27, but still relevant now. Want reorderable Lists and Grids in SwiftUI? Learn how to use onMove, onDrag, onDrop, and DropDelegate to build a polished experience, then save the new order with SwiftData. youtu.be/m5VdG-EKnmk

Did you know that besides having a number of apps on the App Store, I also have a number available through GumRoad or Open Source through GitHub? You can get all of those apps for free - no restrictions. Check out my portfolio page at my website. www.createchsol.com/Portfolio.html

I am not sure if this exists anywhere else, but if you are interested in controlling Device Hub through the command line, there is devicectl. I extracted the help for all commands and created a clickable index with return to index repo for the help. github.com/StewartLynch...

I’m really enjoying Device Hub. It lets you connect to your own devices, use your keyboard to enter and edit content, then export a container and load it into a simulator. Testing the same data across multiple simulators and devices is incredibly easy.

Happy Canada Day 🇨🇦 everyone

📢 New blog post! Tired of writing separate views for every SwiftUI sheet? Discover how enums that conform to View simplify sheet presentation, reduce boilerplate, and make your code more elegant. www.createchsol.com/blog/2026-07...

Time for bed

First into the Round of 16

Swift macros aren't just for generating values. You can attach them to types and generate members, conformances, and more. Part 2 of my Swift Macros series walks through building one from scratch. youtu.be/iQYEG3tPWpw

I have a terrible email address and whenever I am asked for it in person, I have to spell it out so I an adding a new feature to my MyLinks app to make it easier for me to share it. Get the current version of MyLinks for free (no in-app purchases) apple.co/4cCjCpE

I’ve redesigned my website to make finding Swift and SwiftUI content much easier. Search through my YouTube videos, explore blog posts, and discover my open source apps, all from one location. www.createchsol.com

Okanagan wineries are hard to beat.

Heading out on our annual 3 day wine tour today. Looking for some nice Chardonnay and Merlot.

Swift macros look intimidating until you build one yourself. Let's fix that. Stop guessing how Swift macros work. Build one from scratch and everything clicks. Part 1: freestanding expression macros with real compile-time diagnostics. youtu.be/7W6R2TIoEW8

Today is the day. Get it done, or go home. Canada vs Qatar in a must win game if we want to advance.

My Swift Initializers Part 2 blog post focuses on classes. Explore designated and convenience initializers, initializer inheritance, required initializers, failable and throwing initializers, and Swift’s two-phase initialization model. www.createchsol.com/blog/2026-06...

I am working hard on my presentation for the SwiftRockies conference. Out on the deck with my wife wondering when I will stop to enjoy the summer! Come to SwiftRockies July 22-23 and join the fun. (Also working on my character creation app) swiftrockies.com

Part 2 is live! Building on last week's TUIkit intro, build a full dev toolkit in your terminal with Swift. This one covers NavigationSplitView, AppStorage, shell commands SPM & deploying to /usr/local/bin ⚡ www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqDu...

I used Xcode 27 and Codex/Claude to vibe code a native macOS app that turns any SQLite database, including CoreData, SwiftData and SQLiteData stores, into a clean, interactive entity-relationship diagram you can rearrange and export. Free and open source github.com/StewartLynch...

This is the first time I have had videos Sherlocked before I have had a change to release them. I've two videos prepared but not released that have new APIs in iOS/macOS 27. Reordering and Image Caching. I'll still release them though for those supporting earlier OS versions.

Only 2 more days. Let's see what we are made of. Hopes are high. #FIFA #WorldCup #Canada

If you ever need to extract all of the code snippets from a WWDC Session and have it all in a single Markdown file, then you can use my little vibe coded WWDCCodeExtractor app. Download source code or the DMG from my GitHub repo. github.com/StewartLynch...

Damn. My iPad and Mac are both too old to handle the new on device model. It is going to be an expensive year.

Is the keynote being captured with spacial video? If so, I could watch it with my Vision Pro. Oh wait, I can't afford one. I am just waiting for Apple Glasses that will allow me to view my Mac screen as a large screen through the glasses without having a monitor.

Patiently waiting for the start of #wwdc2026 Wish I were there with all of the lucky ticket holders. Can't wait to see what's new and plan for my next set of videos. I'll spend June/July learning and publish new videos starting in August.

Tomorrow: WWDC26 🍎 Today: something different 🖥️ Build terminal apps in pure Swift with TUIKit — 26 minutes well spent before the keynote chaos hits. youtu.be/T0Q1jMIN2D8 #Swift #WWDC26 #macOS

Canada finally has a retreat-style Swift conference of its own, and I’m thrilled to be one of the speakers at Swift Rockies 2026 in Calgary. If you’re attending, come say hello! Early Bird tickets are available until June 15. swiftrockies.com #SwiftRockies

Did you know that I publish a newsletter every two weeks? Normally released every Wednesday morning and highlights my current videos, blogs and future plans along with other things that I come across. Get the new delivered to your inbox. stewartlynch.kit.com

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Repost with correct link Most Swift developers use initializers every day, but many overlook some of their most useful features. Learn how struct initializers work and how to make them work for you in my latest blog post. www.createchsol.com/blog/2026-06...

People often asked me how I create the characters for my YouTube videos. I used Bitmoji but then they decided to change their character design. So, thanks to ChatGPT, I can create my own now in the old style. I think it is pretty cool.

Local AI. No API key. No subscription. No cloud. Just Apple's on-device Foundation Models accessed straight from Terminal using Apfel. This is worth knowing about. youtu.be/KlCqHP32c8M

MyLinks is your personal link hub. Store, organize, and share social profiles, email addresses, phone numbers, websites, and more with a tap. Free on iPhone and Mac. Nothing to lose, and you might just love it. apple.co/4cCjCpE

Your links. One app. Zero cost. MyLinks 1.2 for iPhone and Mac lets you store social profiles, emails, phone numbers, websites, and more in one place. Share instantly, create QR codes, and keep everything synced with iCloud. apple.co/4cCjCpE

GitHub, Xcode, Claude, ChatGPT... Markdown is everywhere in your workflow and you might not even know it. New video: a complete Markdown crash course for Swift developers 🎯 youtu.be/MJyAMCLqMuQ

New features for MyLinks on Mac are coming soon. Search, custom sorting and QR code generation. A free app with no in-app purchases. Get v1.1 now and be ready for the new release. apple.co/4cCjCpE

Here is one more feature coming in MyLinks 1.2. Shortcuts and Siri app intents. The app is free with no in-app purchases. Get it now and be ready for the new release. MyLinks App apple.co/4cCjCpE

In case you are thinking about whether or not to try out KickStart by @twostraws.bsky.social Stop thinkng and just get it. It is a phenomenal app for anyone who wants to submit and promote their apps. I am only scratching the surface and with different subscriptions options, you can pay as you go.

Typing, texting, emailing? Sometimes a QR code is just easier. MyLinks 1.2 lets you generate and display a QR code with a single swipe so others can instantly connect with you. Completely free. No in-app purchases. apple.co/4cCjCpE

Going to a conference soon and want to be able to quickly share links to your apps and other things? Working on requested updates now. Version 1.2 will be going to TestFlight soon followed by the App Store release. Get version 1.1 now. apple.co/4cCjCpE

This is why I continue to do what I do. I am pleased that my efforts don’t go unnoticed and that there is still a place for content creators.

What powers ViewBuilder? Result Builders! And you can create them for ANY type. New video breaking it all down with Playgrounds and a real SwiftUI example. 🎯 📺 youtu.be/dW6KeYCqCFc

If you haven't already tried MyLinks for storing and sharing all of your web, email, social, phone and other links. Give it a try. It is free with no in-app purchases. A lot more features coming soon/ apple.co/4cCjCpE