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While Xcode excels at auto-attaching to XPC services in Mac apps, it falters with custom subprocesses or multiple instances, leaving developers manually hunting PIDs. Indie dev Daniel Jalkut shares a clever AppleScript workaround that attaches Xcode to every process by name, streamlining debugging for complex, multi-process applications like his FastScripts utility. This tip could save hours for Mac developers tackling parallel subprocesses.

A newly accessible online archive at VintageApple.org compiles decades-old Mac programming resources, from SDKs to development guides, preserving a critical chapter in computing history. This treasure trove not only honors Apple's technical legacy but provides practical insights for today's developers on efficiency, UI design, and innovation.