4 min readJan 25, 2026
MasterOnceHStack Alignment Fixes
Learn how alignment guides rescue uneven rows.
Start with an HStack of different font sizes and watch the baseline drift.
Add alignment parameters and see the text snap into place.
Repeat with images and labels to understand vertical alignment.
Add spacers and measure how they steal focus.
Once repeated, you can align complex rows in seconds.
The drill turns alignment from trial and error into muscle memory.
Baseline alignment is the default for text; use it intentionally.
Add a debug background color to see how alignment affects row height.
Try the repetition loop
Pick a SwiftUI concept and write it 50 times. Feel the pattern lock in.
