The problem: Long text doesn’t fit and gets truncated.Solutions:For truncation with ellipsis:
Truncate long text with "..." and show full text when tapped
For wrapping:
Let long text wrap to multiple lines instead of truncating
For scrolling:
Make the text area scrollable for long content
Items overlap or are misaligned
The problem: UI elements are positioned incorrectly.Solutions:Be specific about spacing:
Add 16pt spacing between all elements in the form.Ensure nothing overlaps.
Use proper layout:
Align all form labels to the left edge and allinput fields to have matching leading edges.
Content goes under the notch or home indicator
The problem: Content appears in unsafe areas of the screen.Solution:
Respect safe areas on all screens. Content should notappear under the notch, dynamic island, or home indicator.
Keyboard covers input fields
The problem: Can’t see what you’re typing because the keyboard is in the way.Solution:
When the keyboard appears, scroll or adjust the view sothe active text field is visible above the keyboard.
List items look crowded
The problem: Items in a list are too close together.Solution:
Add 12pt vertical padding inside each list item.Add 8pt spacing between list items.Use a subtle separator or slight background difference between items.
The problem: Nothing is saved between sessions.Solution:
Save [data type] using SwiftData so it persists whenthe app is closed and reopened.
For simple settings:
Save user preferences using UserDefaults.
Can't delete items
The problem: No way to remove data.Solutions:Swipe to delete:
Add swipe-to-delete gesture on list items.Show confirmation before deleting.
Delete button:
Add a trash button to each item that deletes it after confirmation.
Data loads slowly
The problem: App feels sluggish loading data.Solutions:Add loading state:
Show a loading spinner while data is being fetched.
Load progressively:
Load the first 20 items immediately, then load more as the user scrolls.
Search doesn't work well
The problem: Search results aren’t helpful.Solution:
Search should filter by [title/name] and [description/content].Search as the user types (debounced).Show "No results for [query]" when nothing matches.
The problem: UI isn’t responsive.Solutions:For list performance:
Use lazy loading for the list. Only render itemsthat are visible on screen.
For image performance:
Resize and cache images. Don't load full-resolutionimages for thumbnails.
General:
Move heavy work off the main thread.Show loading indicators for async operations.
First build takes forever
The problem: Initial build is very slow.This is normal. First builds take 30-60 seconds because Xcode compiles everything. Subsequent builds are much faster (5-15 seconds).If it’s consistently slow:
Close other applications
Ensure sufficient disk space (10GB+)
Restart your Mac
Simulator is slow
The problem: App runs slowly in Simulator.Solutions:
Use a simpler device (iPhone SE vs iPhone 15 Pro Max)
Close other Simulators
The Simulator is always slower than real devices — test on TestFlight for true performance
