Fatbobman's Swift Weekly #70
Feedback and Communication
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Feedback and Communication
Recently, I received an email from Apple informing me that an issue I reported last April—@State’s abnormal initial value behavior in multi-window applications—has been fixed. What’s even more delightful is that this fix applies not only to the latest system but is also backward compatible with iOS 17.5, macOS 14.5, tvOS 17.5, watchOS 10.5, and visionOS 1.3. At the same time, the adaptation of certain new features in WWDC 2024 to older systems appears to signal that the SwiftUI team is breaking away from the traditional practice of confining new features and bug fixes solely to the newest systems.
Although the period from when I submitted the feedback last April until the fix was implemented at the beginning of this year was not short, I couldn’t hide my inner joy upon receiving the notification. This joy stems not only from the complete resolution of the issue but also from the recognition of my contribution as a developer to the ecosystem.
Even more coincidentally, a few days ago I received a private message from an engineer on the SwiftUI development team. He not only confirmed the other issue regarding the abnormal behavior of onChange that I reported but also candidly shared the consistency challenges that the SwiftUI API faces when adapting to Apple’s diverse system platforms. Compared to the polite yet somewhat formulaic reply from the Feedback Assistant, this direct, two-way communication resonates more deeply with ordinary developers.
In terms of maintaining developer relations, although Apple still has significant room for improvement, there are signs they are actively making changes. For instance, in the SwiftUI, Concurrency, and DB sections of the Apple Developer Forums, which I frequently browse, DTS engineers have notably improved in terms of response frequency, timeliness, and depth. I recommend that developers share the Feedback Assistant’s feedback ID when discussing issues on the forums, as this will undoubtedly help expedite the resolution process.
Quinn created a post to guide developers on how to provide clear and efficient feedback through the Feedback Assistant.
No matter how lively community discussions become, developers always look forward to receiving more accurate and in-depth technical insights from Apple engineers. I hope that Apple will continue to host multi-party interactive events like WWDC Digital Lounge or Ask Apple, elevating the relationship from one-way feedback to genuine two-way communication. Only then can we cultivate a healthier, more vibrant, and more attractive ecosystem community.
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反馈与交流
近日，我收到苹果发来的一封邮件，告知我去年四月反馈的一个问题——@State 在多窗口应用中初始值的异常表现——现已修复。令人欣喜的是，此次修复不仅适用于最新系统，还向下兼容至 iOS 17.5、macOS 14.5、tvOS 17.5、watchOS 10.5 以及 visionOS 1.3。与此同时，WWDC 2024 部分新功能对旧版系统的适配，也似乎预示着 SwiftUI 团队正在打破“新功能与问题修复仅限最新系统”的传统做法。
虽然从去年四月提交反馈到今年年初修复，这个周期不短，但当我收到修复通知时，依然难掩内心的喜悦。这份愉悦不仅源自问题的彻底解决，更来自于作为开发者，为生态建设贡献力量而获得的认可感。
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