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.
Codex App - A First Look for App Development
|
I had early access to Codex app this past week. The OpenAI team is moving insanely fast with Codex CLI, and watching this new app unfold was incredible. Take a look, and see for yourself. Download link in the video. Codex app feels like the missing IDE layer for the Codex CLI. One-click to open Xcode, run iOS/macOS apps, review diffs, and manage agents. I have mine configured using Makefiles (More on my setup in another email). Talk soon, Paul Solt P.S. Codex in 2026 took all the friction out of publishing an app... |
Super Easy Apps Weekly - Paul Solt
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.
Hey Reader, AI agents struggle with iOS development for a simple reason: they can’t actually run Xcode. In this video, I have an impromptu conversation with Cameron Cooke from the UK about XcodeBuildMCP, a tool that finally lets AI build and run iOS apps in the Simulator. We talk through the backstory, the real problems it solves, and why this changes how AI agents work with iOS and macOS apps. If AI + Xcode is Broken for you, then you might need this tool. Watch here: AI Couldn’t Run My iOS...
Hey Reader, New Codex models are incredibly good for Swift code for iOS/macOS apps. You can easily install codex via here Just open Terminal/Ghostty and type: npm i -g @openai/codex Using codex, you can use simple language to talk to your agent. See the first video if you want a breakdown on the tools I am using, and some of the rules in my agents.md rule file. Spider Warning: if you're afraid of spiders, you won't want to watch these videos. I am making a dangerous spider identification app,...
Hey Reader, New video on my workflow for building iOS and macOS apps. GPT 5.2 is insane. It fixed so many problems the first time. Less back and forth from any other model to date. You can fly way faster from idea to prototype in minutes. It's beyond crazy. In a day I can have a working app that solves a key problem.I could never code this fast without AI. It let's you try ideas that you would never consider before due to time constraints.Codex + Xcode: 3 Workflows You Need for iOS/macOS...