watchOS Code Review
Quick Reference
| Issue Type | Reference |
|---|---|
| App lifecycle, scenes, background modes, extended runtime | references/lifecycle.md |
| ClockKit, WidgetKit, timeline providers, Smart Stack | references/complications.md |
| WCSession, message passing, file transfer, reachability | references/connectivity.md |
| Memory limits, background refresh, battery optimization | references/performance.md |
Review Checklist
- • SwiftUI App protocol used with
@WKApplicationDelegateAdaptorfor lifecycle events - •
scenePhaseread from root view (not sheets/modals where it's always.active) - •
WKExtendedRuntimeSessionstarted only while app is active (not from background) - • Workout sessions recovered in
applicationDidFinishLaunching(not just delegate) - • Background tasks scheduled at least 5 minutes apart; next scheduled before completing current
- •
URLSessionDownloadTask(notDataTask) used for background network requests - • WidgetKit used instead of ClockKit for watchOS 9+ complications
- • Timeline includes future entries (not just current state); gaps avoided
- •
TimelineEntryRelevanceimplemented for Smart Stack prioritization - • WCSession delegate set before
activate(); singleton pattern used - •
isReachablechecked beforesendMessage;transferUserInfofor critical data - • Received files moved synchronously before delegate callback returns
When to Load References
- •Reviewing app lifecycle, background modes, or extended sessions -> lifecycle.md
- •Reviewing complications, widgets, or timeline providers -> complications.md
- •Reviewing WCSession, iPhone-Watch communication -> connectivity.md
- •Reviewing memory, battery, or performance issues -> performance.md
Review Questions
- •Is the app using modern SwiftUI lifecycle with delegate adaptor?
- •Are background tasks completing properly (calling
setTaskCompletedWithSnapshot)? - •Is UI update frequency reduced when
isLuminanceReducedis true? - •Are WatchConnectivity delegate callbacks dispatching to main thread?
- •Is
TabViewnested within anotherTabView? (Memory leak on watchOS)