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Shipping native SwiftUI apps to the App Store. Backend proxies, IAP, voice, AI integration. Lessons from real submissions — what worked, what broke, what nobody tells you.
Shipping the RDR2 Companion From Scratch
25 years out of dev. One year back in. Live on the App Store. Here's the complete story — backend, App Store review, Claude integration, freemium, pricing, the works.
How Much Does It Cost to Build an iOS App in 2026?
Real iOS app development costs by builder type — solo, boutique studio, agency, enterprise. Includes our actual Aether AI numbers and where AI tools changed the math.
GitHub for Beginners 2026
From zero to confident: repos, commits, branches, PRs, configuration management, how to find and use GitHub projects safely.
How to Build an iOS App with AI in 2026
Complete workflow: idea → SwiftUI → Claude API → Railway → TestFlight → App Store. Step-by-step.
Keeping Your Claude API Key Safe in iOS Apps
You cannot put an API key in an iOS app binary. The backend proxy pattern, done right with Railway.
The App Store Submission Guide (for AI-Powered Apps)
Apple's review playbook for apps that use AI. Metadata, IAP setup, content rating, common rejection reasons.
StoreKit 2 In-App Purchase: The Modern Way
Non-consumable IAPs, async/await, transaction listening, receipt validation. The minimum viable StoreKit setup.
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