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Leo Dion @leogdion.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

AtLeast is out, about nine months after I started it. I built it for my own quiet time. Every timer made me open my eyes to tap an alarm. This one taps my wrist until I've done enough, then goes quiet. apps.apple.com/us/app/atlea... #BuildInPublic #Shipaton

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Leo Dion @leogdion.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

It's interesting building a timer that doesn't show the time. During my quiet time I keep my eyes closed and I don't want to think about how much is left. So while AtLeast runs there's nothing to read, just a soft glow. The taps on my wrist are the only signal. atleast.app #BuildInPublic #Shipaton

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Leo Dion @leogdion.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I kept having to tap my watch in the middle of meditating to stop an alarm. Or mid-set on rows. What's more subtle than sight or sound? Feel. So I've been building AtLeast: taps mean keep going, and when they stop I've hit my minimum. Nothing to dismiss. atleast.app

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AtLeast — Passive Timer for Apple Watch

Gentle haptic taps during your practice. Silence means done. No alarm. No interruption. A mindful timer for meditation, cold plunge, yoga, and focused work.

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Leo Dion @leogdion.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

CloudKit question: can an ADP-enabled iCloud account get a ckWebAuthToken at all? My test: Apple ID + 2FA succeed, then validateToken returns {"status":13}, which ckauth.js doesn't handle. Same account works on icloud.com. Documented anywhere? github.com/brightdigit/...

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iCloud

Log in to iCloud to access your photos, mail, notes, documents and more. Sign in with your Apple Account or create a new account to start using Apple services.

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Leo Dion @leogdion.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Happy to have @0xtim.bsky.social back on for @vapor.bsky.social 5 beta. Running Swift on the server? What breaks without EventLoop, is strict memory safety worth it, when does stable land? What's his favorite emo band? Reply and the best ones make the episode 👇 blog.vapor.codes/posts/vapor-...

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Vapor 5 Beta

After 6 and a half years of Vapor 4, and a decade to the day of Vapor 1.0, we're excited to show off the next version of Vapor, with the first beta release

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Leo Dion @leogdion.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

I'm excited to have @stewartlynch.bsky.social back on EmpowerApps to talk about using AI to learn so you become more independent, not less. 32 years a teacher, then the SwiftUI channel we learned from. Recording Monday. What do you want me to ask him? 👇 www.youtube.com/@StewartLynch

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Stewart Lynch

Dedicated to iOS development using Swift

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Leo Dion @leogdion.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

"Everyone thinks they're good at prompting" — @mergesort.me's challenge: it's a learnable skill, not an innate one. The 6 ways AI tools reliably fail, Joe on "work slop," and @donnywals.bsky.social on a year of agents ("almost every time there's a subtle bug"). buttondown.com/brightdigit/...

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The Honest AI Conversation

What AI-assisted development actually looks like in 2026

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Leo Dion @leogdion.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

I'm speaking at iOSDevUK 2026! 🎉🏴 "CloudKit as Your Backend: From iOS to Server-Side Swift" — the server-side patterns Apple's docs leave out, from rebuilding MistKit (210⭐) and running it in production. Sept 7–10, Aberystwyth, Wales. First time at this one — come say hi! www.iosdevuk.com

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Leo Dion @leogdion.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Been excited for this one 🎙️ New EmpowerApps with @mergesort.me on AI-assisted development in 2026. He opens with "everyone thinks they're good at prompting" — but that's a context-building skill. 🎧 brightdigit.com/episodes/208...

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Leo Dion @leogdion.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Next week @mergesort.me is back on EmpowerApps 🎙️ — this time on AI-assisted development in 2026. How we actually use these tools, #WWDC26, Apple's position in AI, and what's next. What questions or topics do you want us to cover? Reply 👇

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Build.ms

Lessons about engineering, product development, design, business, marketing, and AI.

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Leo Dion @leogdion.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

Got the Family #DonkeyKongBananza and we've been playing a ton. It's a really good game but the resemblance to Super Mario Odyssey is so striking. The dialogue, the collecting, the bosses... No wonder it's by the same team.

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Leo Dion @leogdion.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

Is anyone else having issues setting a timer with Siri lately? It keeps cutting off part of what I say from "Set a timer for 3 minutes" to "Set a timer for 3" (pm).

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Leo Dion @leogdion.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

9yo taking crack at the new Robot Master Design Contest x.com/leogdion/sta...

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Fatbobman (东坡肘子) @fatbobman.com · 15/12/2025

Here's a big thank you to the remarkable people who generously imparted their invaluable insights to us: Haozes, Irving Popovetsky, @mecid.bsky.social, @leogdion.bsky.social, Manthan Gupta, @czechboy0.dev, Lazar Otasevic, Brandon Weng, Alex Weng and Corey Davis

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Leo Dion @leogdion.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

I'm excited to share part two of my guide on MistKit, my CloudKit library for non-Apple platforms like Ubuntu and AWS. This article covers using the library in my projects, Bushel and a new RSS reader, and includes tips for working with Claude Code. brightdigit.com/tutorials/re...

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Rebuilding MistKit with Claude Code - Real-World Lessons and Collaboration Patterns (Part 2)

After building MistKit's type-safe CloudKit client, we put it to the test with real applications. Discover what happened when theory met practice—the unexpected discoveries, hard-earned lessons, and…

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Leo Dion @leogdion.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Rebuilt my server-side CloudKit library (MistKit) using Claude Code 12 months of work → 3 months with AI Here's how we turned Apple's 2016 REST API docs into modern type-safe Swift 🧵

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Leo Dion @leogdion.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

It’s so beautiful! After a year and half I finished wiring my speakers and Ethernet! 😭🥲 Truly a piece of art!

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Leo Dion @leogdion.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Here are the 2 tools I use to stay productive every week: * @BearNotesApp for my daily goals * @Apple #Numbers for my weekly goals (one week per sheet) I can't believe I've been doing this for 6 years and still haven't built my own todo app as a replacement. 😅

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Leo Dion @leogdion.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

I am excited to release Bushel 2.3.0 with a new "Glassy" icon and major bug fixes. mailchi.mp/8b1d66e20337...

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Leo Dion @leogdion.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

🚀 Bushel v2.3.0 is here! ✅ Critical SwiftData stability fixes 📸 Screenshot capture for snapshots (Pro) 🖥️ Autohide toolbar in full screen (Pro) 🆕 Full macOS 26 & Xcode 26 support Download now from the Mac App Store 🔗

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‎Bushel - Virtual Machines

‎Need to try out old versions of macOS for your software? Want to try a script or piece of software without breaking your Mac? Discover the features of Bushel and step into a world of limitless…

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Leo Dion @leogdion.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

So I wasn’t planning on buying physical games for the Switch 2 but if I buy something for the kids for Christmas ahead of time it’d have to be right? 🤷‍♂️

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Leo Dion @leogdion.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Hey! It's been a while since I introduced myself. I'm Leo Dion, and I create content about software development in the Apple Space and Swift for Swift developers interested in growth and quirky tech topics. Whether you're new or have been around, I'm glad you're here.

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Leo Dion @leogdion.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

How many switch case statements do you have before you refactor it into something else like a Dictionary?

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Leo Dion @leogdion.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Just released SyntaxKit - a declarative DSL for Swift code generation I went from attempting to train a custom LLM to successfully using Cursor and @anthropic.com's Claude Code for iterative development. Perfect for anyone building code generation tools. us12.campaign-archive.com?u=cb3bba007e...

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GitHub - brightdigit/SyntaxKit: Generate Swift code programmatically with declarative syntax.

Generate Swift code programmatically with declarative syntax. - brightdigit/SyntaxKit

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Leo Dion @leogdion.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Just completed a full rewrite of MistKit – my Swift Package for server-side and command-line CloudKit Web Services! This time I used AI to generate an OpenAPI document for the API, then built abstractions on top. Article coming soon on the rebuild process. github.com/brightdigit/...

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GitHub - brightdigit/MistKit: Swift Package for Server-Side and Command-Line Access to CloudKit Web Services

Swift Package for Server-Side and Command-Line Access to CloudKit Web Services - brightdigit/MistKit

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Leo Dion @leogdion.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

I decided to use the LLM tools out there to simplify and abstract SwiftSyntax and build a DSL for creating code templates and Macros. It was an interesting experience to say the least and glimpse into the possibilities of these tools and their limitations. brightdigit.com/tutorials/sy...

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Building SyntaxKit with AI: A Developer's Journey

Follow the journey of building SyntaxKit using AI tools like Cursor and Claude. Learn practical lessons about AI-assisted development, from failed LLM approaches to successful iterative workflows,…

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Leo Dion @leogdion.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Bought an EV and then I realized… We should design the colors for iPhone Pros

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Leo Dion @leogdion.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Working on a developer conference talk about AI adoption journeys. The theme: most of us went from "this is overhyped" to "oh no, p-doom" to "actually, this is pretty useful for specific things." How do we maintain healthy skepticism while embracing useful tools? Anyone else speaking about AI?

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Leo Dion @leogdion.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

My current AI development workflow: • Claude Code for project-level management • Cursor for focused iterations • Regular human code reviews (AI makes mistakes) • Clear constraints and examples What's yours? Where do you see it fall short? Where do you need to step in?

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Leo Dion @leogdion.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

I've lived through: 3D printing, VR "this time it's different", crypto, self-driving cars "next year" AI feels different because the tools actually work TODAY. Not perfect, but useful. The question isn't "will AI take over?" It's "how do I use these effectively?"

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Leo Dion @leogdion.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Just published BrightDigit Newsletter Issue #114! This week I'm sharing swift-build - a GitHub Action I built after getting tired of copying the same complex Swift CI/CD configurations across every project. Zero-config testing across all platforms. mailchi.mp/1c8d2d69bca8...

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Introducing swift-build: Zero-Config Swift CI/CD

New GitHub Action eliminates Swift CI/CD complexity. Test Linux, iOS, watchOS, tvOS, visionOS with zero config. 65-85% build time reduction.

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Fatbobman (东坡肘子) @fatbobman.com · 15/09/2025

Let's give a big hand to those remarkable people who selflessly shared their precious insights with us: Jared Sinclair, @donnywals.bsky.social , Kyrylo Hanichev, Kyle Ye, Mikhail Isaev, Mathis Gaignet, @leogdion.bsky.social and Darren Ford

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Leo Dion @leogdion.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

Alright fellow iOS devs... I've got a high schooler looking for a great study app. Any recommendations? preferably an indie app and not just another LLM frontend

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Leo Dion @leogdion.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

I loved chatting with @kayathomas.is about her new app Milk Diary what the market is like for moms. Check out this episode to learn more: brightdigit.com/episodes/203...

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Leo Dion @leogdion.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

Introducing swift-build: a versatile GitHub Action for building and testing Swift packages across various platforms. I've been using it for over a year and appreciate its simplicity. It supports multiple versions of Swift , Xcode, iOS, macOS, or Linux. brightdigit.com/tutorials/sw...

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Introducing swift-build: A GitHub Action for Swift

Learn how swift-build simplifies Swift CI/CD with little configuration, intelligent caching, and comprehensive platform support. A step-by-step breakdown of the composite GitHub Action that…

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Leo Dion @leogdion.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

🎙️ New BrightDigit newsletter: ✅ @kayathomas.is on building MilkDiary with iOS 26 ✅ @younata.hachyderm.io.ap.brid.gy on Swift Testing in Swift 6.2 ✅ Community question: How are you using AI? ✅ SyndiKit added to Swift Source Compatibility List mailchi.mp/fe714d180a4b...

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Leo Dion @leogdion.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Does anyone use the Speech Analyzer instead of SiriKit? It's interesting to get @kayathomas.is perspective on the differences between the 2 and how each serves a different purpose. brightdigit.com/episodes/203...

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Leo Dion @leogdion.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

Even though @kayathomas.is is an expert in notifications she used AlarmKit in her latest app Milk Dairy. It's been 5 years since she talked about Notifications on the show and it's interesting here why she's using AlarmKit instead. brightdigit.com/episodes/203...

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Leo Dion @leogdion.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

I was so proud of myself for getting this one! I'm always surprised when I pick load my 7 yo save file and still get new moons.

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Leo Dion @leogdion.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

Snapshot Testing is one way to test your UI but has issues. In the latest episode , @younata.hachyderm.io.ap.brid.gy and I talk about what's new in Swift Testing and how to testing your app login and your UI. brightdigit.com/episodes/202...

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