Build a Budget Widget with Swift Charts ⚡ (45-min)


Hey Reader,

In 45 minutes I’ll show you how to give your Swift Charts that Apple-level polish—no design degree required.

I start with raw spending data and end with a stunning Budget Widget—Perfect for a quick glance.

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You’ll walk away knowing how to:

  • Style bar charts and labels to match any design
  • Hide grid lines and format weekdays for clarity
  • Wire up a BudgetViewModel that feeds live data

👉Watch: Build a Budget Widget with Swift Charts ⚡ (45-min)

Need hands-on practice? Clone the starter code and try the challenge yourself.
Stuck? Peek at the finished Xcode project.

Talk soon,

Paul Solt
Paul@SuperEasyApps.com

P.S. Do you have an iOS app or widget you’d love to see rebuilt? Reply with a screenshot (or link)—Your idea could be next week’s challenge.

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