--- title: "Gaurav Tak (@gauravtak101) | Hashnode" description: "Team Lead| Sr. iOS Developer|Sr. IoT Developer|Sr. Android Developer. Read the latest articles by Gaurav Tak on Hashnode." url: "https://hashnode.com/@gauravtak101" --- @gauravtak101 # Gaurav Tak @gauravtak101 · Noida, India · Joined July 2023 Team Lead| Sr. iOS Developer|Sr. IoT Developer|Sr. Android Developer ### [How iOS 17 is more powerful than iOS 16](https://gauravtak.hashnode.dev/how-ios-17-is-more-powerful-than-ios-16?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) As we all know , iOS 17 has officially been revealed by Apple at WWDC 2023, and it’s due to be released later this year – but how iOS 17 is different from iOS 16. While iOS 16 introduced new key features and enhancement with· Lock Screen, iCloud Shar... 4 min read · [gauravtak.hashnode.dev](https://gauravtak.hashnode.dev/how-ios-17-is-more-powerful-than-ios-16?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Nov 19, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-ios-17-is-more-powerful-than-ios-16/655a589e99414e294b692559) ### [Create shortcuts android App | Show Menu Long press on App icon – Kotlin](https://gauravtak.hashnode.dev/create-shortcuts-android-app-show-menu-long-press-on-app-icon-kotlin?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) As we all noticed the shortcuts or options while using the Flipkart app or Amazon app or Youtube app, Google Drive app etc. Shortcut links could be seen by long tapping on the application icon. Like Google Drive app has an option on the long-press ic... 3 min read · [gauravtak.hashnode.dev](https://gauravtak.hashnode.dev/create-shortcuts-android-app-show-menu-long-press-on-app-icon-kotlin?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Aug 1, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/create-shortcuts-android-app-show-menu-long-press-on-app-icon-kotlin/64c95b29ce36f8c34b2c5c0e) ### [How to show a view on Top Layer with SwiftUI](https://gauravtak.hashnode.dev/how-to-show-a-view-on-top-layer-with-swiftui?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Sometimes our apps require to display a UI (like Progress Loader, Alert View, Toast UI or some other UI) on top of what's on screen. Generic View could be the best solution for the same, Its visibility could be controlled purely depending on the need... 2 min read · [gauravtak.hashnode.dev](https://gauravtak.hashnode.dev/how-to-show-a-view-on-top-layer-with-swiftui?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Jul 29, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-show-a-view-on-top-layer-with-swiftui/64c5553732d40e3d4de81531) ### [Core Data Vs Swift Data](https://gauravtak.hashnode.dev/core-data-vs-swift-data?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) As we all know, SwiftData and Core Data are both object-relational mapping (ORM) frameworks that allow us to persist data in our Swift apps. However, there are some key differences between both frameworks. Key features of SwiftData Include: Declara... 4 min read · [gauravtak.hashnode.dev](https://gauravtak.hashnode.dev/core-data-vs-swift-data?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Jul 29, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/core-data-vs-swift-data/64c4b32c5f3c30c59c04f419) ### [Use of SwiftData with iOS App](https://gauravtak.hashnode.dev/use-of-swiftdata-with-ios-app?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Write your model code declaratively to add managed persistence and automatic iCloud sync. iOS 17.0+ Beta iPadOS 17.0+ Beta macOS 14.0+ Beta Mac Catalyst 17.0+ Beta tvOS 17.0+ Beta watchOS 10.0+ Beta SwiftData was introduced in WWDC,23. It's an impres... 3 min read · [gauravtak.hashnode.dev](https://gauravtak.hashnode.dev/use-of-swiftdata-with-ios-app?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Jul 26, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/use-of-swiftdata-with-ios-app/64c171406509b48d7a153093)