swiftui-debugging

Diagnose SwiftUI performance issues using Self._printChanges() and Instruments templates.

1|Updated Mar 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/venomez-viper/PathWise --skill swiftui-debugging-venomez-viper
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Skill: swiftui-debugging
Source: https://github.com/venomez-viper/PathWise/tree/main/.claude/skills/performance/swiftui-debugging
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/venomez-viper/PathWise --skill swiftui-debugging-venomez-viper

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Diagnose SwiftUI performance issues including unnecessary re-renders, view identity problems, and slow body evaluations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Detect and diagnose unnecessary view re-renders and identity problems
  • Use Self._printChanges(), Instruments templates, and per-property observation notes
  • Apply lazy-loading and view decomposition strategies to improve scrolling performance

Quick Start

Place Self._printChanges() at the top of the view's body to reveal what triggered re-evaluation and start diagnosing with the guidance in the skill.

Frequently Asked Questions about swiftui-debugging

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

FAQPage Schema
Why does my SwiftUI view re-render too often and how can I diagnose it?

SwiftUI unnecessary re-renders occur when state changes trigger excessive body evaluations; diagnose them by placing Self._printChanges() at the top of the view's body to reveal exactly what triggered the re-evaluation.

How do I fix choppy scrolling in SwiftUI lists and ForEach?

Fix choppy scrolling in SwiftUI lists by applying lazy-loading strategies, decomposing complex view hierarchies, ensuring stable view identity, and scoping state observation to prevent unnecessary body re-evaluations.

What causes a SwiftUI view to lose state during identity changes?

SwiftUI views lose state when their identity changes, often in lists or ForEach; using Self._printChanges() and ensuring stable identity prevents these unnecessary view re-creations and state loss.

How do I use Instruments to profile slow SwiftUI body evaluations?

Profile slow SwiftUI body evaluations using Instruments SwiftUI templates to trace view body re-render frequency and duration, guiding per-property observation optimizations and view decomposition strategies.

Can I use Self._printChanges() to detect all SwiftUI performance issues?

Self._printChanges() specifically detects what triggered a SwiftUI view body re-evaluation, but identifying complex performance issues requires combining it with Instruments templates and analyzing observation scope and view identity.