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Build a Budget Widget with Swift Charts ⚡ (45-min)
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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. You’ll walk away knowing how to:
👉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 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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Join 5,712+ developers learning iPhone app development and App Store publishing. Every week, I share iOS tips on how to create polished, intuitive apps—backed by insights from shipping seven apps and working at GoPro, Apple, and Microsoft.
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