swiftui-performance-audit

Diagnose SwiftUI rendering, layout, and view update performance issues.

4|Updated Dec 11, 2022
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npx skills add https://github.com/namuan/namuan --skill swiftui-performance-audit-namuan
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Skill: swiftui-performance-audit
Source: https://github.com/namuan/namuan/tree/main/agents/skills/swiftui-performance-audit
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/namuan/namuan --skill swiftui-performance-audit-namuan

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

SwiftUI performance issues can cause jank, dropped frames, and poor user experience. This Skill provides a structured, end-to-end approach to diagnosing, triaging, and remediating slow renders, layout thrash, and excessive view updates in SwiftUI apps.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • End-to-end performance audit from instrumentation to root-cause analysis and concrete remediations.
  • Guidance for using Instruments SwiftUI template to capture timelines, Time Profiler, and hitches.
  • Real-world workflows: bottleneck identification in view bodies, unstable list identities, and layout churn.

Quick Start

Run a SwiftUI performance audit on your target app and follow the guided steps to identify and remediate the top performance culprits.

Frequently Asked Questions about swiftui-performance-audit

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

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How do I fix SwiftUI scrolling lag and dropped frames in my iOS app?

Fix SwiftUI scrolling lag by running a performance audit that uses Instruments to capture timelines, identify excessive view updates, and apply targeted remediations like stabilizing list identities and reducing layout churn. This structured approach isolates the root cause of jank and high CPU usage.

What is the best way to diagnose excessive view updates and layout thrash in SwiftUI?

The best way to diagnose excessive SwiftUI view updates is using the Instruments SwiftUI template and Time Profiler to capture runtime timelines. This audit process tracks bottleneck identification within view bodies and pinpoints exactly where layout thrash occurs.

How do I use Instruments Time Profiler to find the root cause of slow SwiftUI rendering?

Use the Instruments Time Profiler to capture runtime data and trace slow SwiftUI rendering back to its root cause. The audit workflow guides you through data collection, hitch analysis, and bottleneck identification to isolate complex view hierarchy issues.

Can I audit complex SwiftUI view hierarchies and animations for high CPU usage?

Yes, you can audit complex SwiftUI view hierarchies and animations experiencing high CPU usage. The audit applies to feature areas with heavy layouts, guiding instrumentation and targeted fixes to eliminate rendering bottlenecks and reduce memory overhead.

When should I run a SwiftUI performance audit instead of manually debugging UI jank?

Run a SwiftUI performance audit when manual debugging fails to resolve persistent UI jank, scrolling lag, or layout thrash. It provides an end-to-end remediation workflow that moves beyond guesswork to data-driven root-cause analysis using Instruments.

What patterns fix unstable list identities and layout churn in SwiftUI?

Patterns that fix unstable list identities and layout churn involve stabilizing view identities and reducing unnecessary view body re-computations. The audit recommends targeted fixes for these specific bottlenecks to eliminate dropped frames and improve rendering efficiency.