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Codex Just Changed My Entire Swift Workflow
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Last night I filmed my unedited workflow with OpenAI's newest model: GPT 5.1 Codex Max. Codex just changed my entire Swift workflow.
My app is a mix of SwiftUI, AppKit, and Swift. I'm targeting macOS 15+ and Swift 6.2 using AVFoundation and Core ML. The new OpenAI coding model is incredibly fast and way more efficient on tool calls (reading files, editing, coding, etc). If you have ideas for apps and want to get started, now is the time to start playing with codex and ChatGPT. I have been a ChatGPT Pro plan subscriber all year ($200/month), and it is amazing. Access to ChatGPT 5.1 Pro is a new level of intelligence that you cannot get anywhere else. You can just do things. Having a coding partner allows me to try things that would have been impossible before (with a family, kids, exercise, work, and sleep). It feels like I have an excellent pair programmer who can help execute on all my ideas. ChatGPT Pro is worth $200/month for me because I get the time back. If you’re curious, you can start with the $20/month Plus tier just to see if it helps your workflow. You won't regret it! Want to work with other like minded people? I'm going to launch an App Launch Community in January 2026. Signup if you want to work with me and other developers who want to finally publish apps for themselves (or to build a business that generates side income). Hit reply and tell me about your app idea. I read every email. Talk soon! Paul Solt P.S. I'm building a new studio office. Check out my new space and the insane sound isolation. It feels like a different world in that room. |
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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.
Hey Reader,What a week for AI coding! I have been diving deep into AI coding assistants and this week was incredible! Gemini 3 Pro launched Grok 4.1 is in beta (API somewhere?) ChatGPT 5.1 Pro dropped (The best intelligence) GPT 5.1 Codex Max launched It'll take some time, but I have some early thoughts in the video below . . .Want to see my workflow? Watch my live demo with each of these new tools. It's unedited, so you'll see exactly how I work, and all the failure points. (Spider warning...
Hey Reader, It's been a while since I sent an email. We had our second baby girl!It has been crazy here with a newborn. Our new daughter is 14 weeks old and we have a three year old toddler . . . So things have been crazy, and I haven't had time to write. But I do have some updates. I've been spending a lot of late nights and early mornings with AI, specifically Claude Code and now codex. I want to share the journey. I haven't had time to write or make videos because I have been knee-deep in...
Hey Reader, I hope you’re having a fantastic morning. I’m out on my deck enjoying the sunrise and a cup of coffee. This month has been busy because we’re expecting a baby alien in the next week or two. I haven’t had time to write to you, but I wanted to give you an update on what I’ve been working on. Before the baby arrives, I decided to refocus on shipping my app, Brew Coffee. I have been working on some experimental UI changes and alternative recipes. Here's an experimental view of James...