Xcode gets a JSON-based project format, and devs are thrilled
rudrank · x · 2026-09-17
Paul Hudson (twostraws) shared the news with rare excitement: Xcode is getting a JSON-based project format, replacing the long-derided pbxproj. This is a big deal for automated project generation and AI coding tooling.
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