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7 Essential iOS Developer Tools
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Whether you are an experienced iOS developer looking, or just getting started, it’s essential that you have the right tools. There are a lot of useful tools that can help save you time throughout various stages of development.
Here’s a list of tools I’ve used that can save hours of time for any developer.
1. Swift Package Index
Swift Package Index is the missing package registry for Swift libraries. With an index of over 3,000 Swift libraries and new ones added daily, this index is truly the best way to find Swift libraries.
The best part of Swift Package Index is that it shows you how active a project is and its version compatibility in one concise view.
2. Image Optim
Keeping application install sizes small is critical for success on the App Store. One easy way to do this is by compressing application images.
Image Optim makes this effortless with drag-and-drop functionality. This tool is so good that you will struggle to find a difference in quality.
3. SF Symbols
SF Symbols is a set of over 2,400 symbols you can use in your apps. They’re configurable with a range of weights and sizes to adapt to your designs.
It is available as a Mac desktop app and incredibly easy to get started with.
4. Dribbble
For every developer out there, a little design inspiration can never hurt. Dribbble is where you can find inspiration for any type of design or app out there. Take your designs to the next level with Dribbble.
