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It seems like you're asking about Xcode, and while opinions on software can vary, I can provide some insights into the latest updates and features of Xcode as presented at Apple's WWDC.
Xcode 16 introduces several new features aimed at enhancing the development experience:
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Generative Models: Xcode 16 incorporates generative models to improve code completion. This new engine predicts the code you need by using a model specifically trained for Swift and Apple SDKs. It customizes suggestions based on your project symbols and runs locally on your Mac, ensuring privacy and fast results.
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Swiftassist: A new feature called Swiftassist acts as a coding companion, helping with tasks like experimenting with new APIs and answering coding questions. It leverages a powerful model that runs in the cloud to transform ideas into code using natural language.
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Vim and Emacs Support: Xcode 16 supports Vim's repeat command and various Emacs commands, allowing developers who prefer these text editors to work more comfortably within Xcode.
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Concurrency Safety in Swift 6: Swift 6 introduces a new language mode that provides concurrency safety guarantees, turning data races into compile-time issues, which helps improve code correctness and safety.
For more detailed information, you can refer to the sessions from WWDC 2024, such as Platforms State of the Union and What’s new in Xcode 16.
If you have any specific questions about these features or other aspects of Xcode, feel free to ask!
Platforms State of the Union 5-Minute Recap
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Port advanced games to Apple platforms
Discover how simple it can be to reach players on Apple platforms worldwide. We’ll show you how to evaluate your Windows executable on Apple silicon, start your game port with code samples, convert your shader code to Metal, and bring your game to Mac, iPhone, and iPad. Explore enhanced Metal tools that understand HLSL shaders to validate, debug, and profile your ported shaders on Metal.
Run, Break, Inspect: Explore effective debugging in LLDB
Learn how to use LLDB to explore and debug codebases. We’ll show you how to make the most of crashlogs and backtraces, and how to supercharge breakpoints with actions and complex stop conditions. We’ll also explore how the “p” command and the latest features in Swift 6 can enhance your debugging experience.
Platforms State of the Union
Discover the newest advancements on Apple platforms.
Xcode essentials
Edit, debug, commit, repeat. Explore the suite of tools in Xcode that help you iterate quickly when developing apps. Discover tips and tricks to help optimize and boost your development workflow.
What’s new in Xcode 16
Discover the latest productivity and performance improvements in Xcode 16. Learn about enhancements to code completion, diagnostics, and Xcode Previews. Find out more about updates in builds and explore improvements in debugging and Instruments.