Xcode Is the Worst Piece of Professional Software I Have Ever Used
10 hours ago
- #Xcode
- #iOS Development
- #Apple
- Xcode's compiler often fails to type-check SwiftUI expressions, providing vague errors that require manual debugging.
- Project settings in Xcode are stored in an unreadable, merge-conflict-prone file (project.pbxproj), complicating version control.
- Xcode's UI has persistent bugs, like stacked dialog boxes, and lacks transparency in error reporting.
- Testing features like in-app purchases in the simulator is unreliable, with poor documentation and conflicting user reports.
- Apple's bug tracker is private, preventing developers from seeing known issues or tracking their reports.
- Xcode lacks robust alternatives for iOS development, with tools like AppCode discontinued and CLI tools poorly documented.
- The development environment fosters bad habits, encouraging ritualistic troubleshooting over deep problem-solving.
- Apple's marketing (e.g., WWDC) often overstates feature readiness, leading to frustration when tools don't work as advertised.
- Xcode's design and ecosystem stifle productivity, with no plans from Apple to address its technical debt.