Apple's Swift programming language can now be used to develop for Android, and share code with iOS apps. Swift was launched by Apple in 2014 — although it had secretly been in development since 2010.

The Code App is a versatile and feature-rich coding environment that closely resembles Visual Studio Code. It supports multiple programming languages, including syntax highlighting and IntelliSense, ...

Last summer, after watching an inspiring showcase featuring apps created by young coders using Apple's Swift Playgrounds programming language, I resolved to enlist my kids to develop an iPhone app.

Text prompts that turn into working mobile software are no longer confined to research labs. Replit’s move to bring what it calls “vibe coding” into mainstream iOS app development has placed ...