4 min readJan 30, 2026
MasterOnceZStack Layering Without Guesswork
Practice layering order until depth feels obvious.
Stack a rectangle, circle, and text, then reorder them each repetition.
Notice how small position offsets create depth.
Add .opacity and watch visual hierarchy emerge.
Repeat with gradients to see what pops forward.
This drill removes the mystery of what sits on top.
Layering becomes intentional instead of accidental.
Name your layers in comments or variables to keep order obvious.
Use .zIndex to lock critical layers when stacks get complex.
Try the repetition loop
Pick a SwiftUI concept and write it 50 times. Feel the pattern lock in.
