Description
Learn how to build an Xcode 27 app using the built-in AI coding agent - no Cursor or Claude Code required.
In this video, I walk you through my complete plan → design → build → test workflow using Xcode 27's new Intelligence tab to go from idea to a working app.
⬇️ Resources mentioned:
Planning prompts → [link]
Pre-submission checklist → https://gist.github.com/chris-ching/68d70ab3684521dae7844d19f2cad391
Source control tutorial → https://youtu.be/EwQgLYvLxiw
CWC+ community → https://cwc.to/plus
Timestamps:
0:00 – Why use Xcode 27 app's AI agent over Cursor or Claude Code
1:09 – Xcode 27 beta warning (don't install on your main Mac)
1:44 – Setting up the AI coding agent in Xcode 27
2:19 – Agent vs. Chat: what's the difference?
2:39 – Pricing for Claude, Codex, ChatGPT & Gemini agents
3:25 – Connecting Claude Code agent to Xcode 27
4:15 – My 4-step framework: Plan, Design, Build, Test
4:49 – The 4 planning questions to clarify your app idea
5:28 – Using AI to generate requirements & implementation docs
6:32 – Generating the design in Claude Design from your requirements
7:10 – Pro tip: use Mobbin for unique design inspiration
8:48 – Claude Design handoff package for Xcode
9:46 – Creating the implementation document in Xcode 27
11:13 – Step-by-step building with the Claude agent
12:10 – How to fix build errors and test in the simulator
13:38 – Why you should use source control (tutorial linked)
15:22 – Repeating the build → test → save cycle for all 13 steps
19:22 – Comparing the final Xcode 27 app to the original design
20:07 – Pre-submission checklist (dark mode, accessibility, errors)
21:05 – How to submit your Xcode 27 app to the App Store
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