apple-dev-best-practices

Guide Apple platform development with Swift 6, SwiftUI, and SwiftData best practices.

4|1|Updated Jan 27, 2026
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Skill: apple-dev-best-practices
Source: https://github.com/AreteDriver/ai-skills/tree/main/personas/domain/apple-dev-best-practices
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/AreteDriver/ai-skills --skill apple-dev-best-practices

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides comprehensive guidance and best practices for developing modern applications on Apple platforms, ensuring code quality, maintainability, and adherence to the latest Swift and SwiftUI standards.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Swift 6 & SwiftUI Guidance: Enforces modern Swift concurrency, @Observable, and SwiftUI architecture patterns.
  • Project Structure & Architecture: Recommends a modular, feature-based project layout for scalability.
  • Concurrency & Persistence: Details best practices for actor isolation, Sendable conformance, and SwiftData implementation.
  • Use Case: When starting a new iOS app, use this Skill to establish a robust architecture, set up state management with @Observable, and implement type-safe navigation using NavigationStack.

Quick Start

Use the apple-dev-best-practices skill to review a SwiftUI view for adherence to Swift 6 concurrency standards.

Frequently Asked Questions about apple-dev-best-practices

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I implement Swift 6 concurrency best practices in SwiftUI?

To implement Swift 6 concurrency in SwiftUI, you should use actor isolation for mutable state and ensure Sendable conformance for types crossing isolation boundaries. This enforces modern API design and architectural patterns for maintainable, testable code.

What is the best way to set up state management and navigation in a new iOS app?

The best way to set up state management and navigation in a new iOS app is using the @Observable macro and type-safe NavigationStack. This approach establishes a robust architecture and enforces modern SwiftUI standards for scalability.

Does this guidance cover SwiftData implementation for macOS and iOS development?

Yes, this guidance covers SwiftData implementation for macOS and iOS development. It details best practices for persistence, ensuring data models and local storage adhere to modern Swift architectural patterns.

How do I structure a modular and scalable iOS project architecture?

To structure a modular and scalable iOS project architecture, you should adopt a feature-based project layout. This approach separates concerns into distinct modules, ensuring maintainability and testable code across Apple platforms.

Can I use this to review existing SwiftUI views for Swift 6 compliance?

Yes, you can use this to review existing SwiftUI views for Swift 6 compliance. It evaluates views against modern concurrency standards, state management patterns, and API design to ensure maintainable code.

What testing and security best practices are recommended for Apple platform development?

For Apple platform development, best practices include enforcing modern architectural patterns for testable code and applying standard security measures. This ensures applications remain robust, accessible, and maintainable.