Swift Developer Podcast - App development and discussion
151 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsDive into the world of software development for Apple's diverse range of devices. Tune in for in-depth interviews with industry experts and the latest information. Whether you're an experienced developer or just starting, this podcast is your one-stop shop for everything related to Apple software development.
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Serverside Swift, Structured Concurrency and more with Joannis Orlandos
April 15, 2024 08:57 - 1 hour - 45 MBIn this episode, I talk with Joannis Orlandos about Serverside Swift, Structured Concurrency, maintaining good, clean code, Swift Server Workgroup and meetup, and more. I recommend checking out the links below. (00:00) - Introduction (00:22) - Joannis Orlandos (00:51) - Swift Server Workgroup (04:56) - Hummingbird (20:53) - SetApp (22:07) - Structured Concurrency (27:50) - Race conditions (37:09) - Become a Patreon member (48:18) - Grab a bag of coffee for free (50:32) - ...
Matt Van Itallie - Sema software, generative ai and code analysis
April 05, 2024 18:08 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBI talked with Matt Van Itallie, founder and CEO of Sema, a software company specializing in helping non-technical executives understand software development. We discussed generative AI, developer retention, intellectual property protection, and more. I bet you never considered using AI to help you, your team, and your company better understand your code base, products, and services. As mentioned in this episode Semasoftware.com Unleashing developer productivity with GenAI tactical...
In the news, WWDC 24, EU Trader or not? Xcode 15 Bugs?
March 30, 2024 20:13 - 11 minutes - 7.99 MBIn this episode of the Compile Swift podcast, I dive into the latest news and updates from Apple Dev World. From discussing the upcoming WWDC event to the challenges developers face in the EU. Additionally, I touch on the issues with the latest Xcode version and express my hopes for a more stable release in the future. Stay tuned for upcoming interviews, and don't forget to spread the word about the podcast. (00:00) - Introduction (00:43) - WWDC24 (04:02) - EU Trader or not? (0...
Create Android apps using Skip.tools and Swift
March 23, 2024 20:01 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBThe creators of skip.tools are back with a significant milestone to celebrate and share the latest updates to their Swift to Android app toolset. Mentioned in this episode Previous show appearance Take the tour of Skip.tools Sharing C between Swift and Kotlin Become a Patreon member and help this Podcast survive https://www.patreon.com/compileswift Please leave a review and show your support https://lovethepodcast.com/compileswift You can also show your support by buying me a co...
Tips to help introverts and quiet ones survive software development
March 10, 2024 23:24 - 10 minutes - 7.32 MBIn this episode, I share content originally aired on my UIBuzz podcast, aimed at introverted individuals navigating the software development world. Recognizing the challenges quieter, more introverted people face in a field that often values collaboration and networking, I offer advice, personal opinions, and encouragement to help listeners thrive on their terms. Become a Patreon member and help this Podcast survive https://www.patreon.com/compileswift Please leave a review and sh...
Dev log - Make that app design better for the users
February 26, 2024 00:51 - 8 minutes - 6.13 MBA developer log this week. I'm not happy with the design of one of my apps, and I'm sharing some thoughts on why and what I intend to do about it. This might help those feeling the same way. (00:00) - Introduction (00:24) - Pivot that app design (01:29) - Job Finder Tracker (02:30) - Make those colors prettier (07:50) - Dev Club Discord (08:11) - Become a member (08:36) - Rate and review Please leave a review and show your support https://lovethepodcast.com/compileswift You...
Adding Game Center to your apps and games
February 19, 2024 03:52 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBPatreon members get a video version showing all the code -> https://patreon.com/compileswift Game Center is a great way to add features and interest to your apps and games. In this episode, I explain everything you need to do to get started; you may be surprised just how little effort it takes, thanks to Apple services. Not only do Patreon members get a video version showing all the details, but they also get ad-free episodes and access to the back catalog of episodes and help sup...
Developer struggles and getting through them
February 12, 2024 22:58 - 9 minutes - 6.3 MBThis is a bit of a personal topic as I struggle to deal with content and motivation. But, the bright side is that this might help you as we all go through it. As mentioned in this episode Developer health with Jay Wilson Please leave a review and show your support https://lovethepodcast.com/compileswift You can also show your support by buying me a coffee https://peterwitham.com/bmc Follow me on Mastodon @[email protected] Thanks to our monthly supporters Arclite ...
VisionPro Ships, first impressions, AppStore changes for the EU and US
February 04, 2024 22:09 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBIn this episode, we'll discuss two main topics: the new Apple Vision Pro hardware and the changes coming to the App Store. We start by diving into the new EU Court rulings regarding Apple's monopoly and the requirement for allowing third-party app stores on iOS devices. Apple has made this confusing intentionally, and there are new terms and conditions that developers have to agree to, which involves giving Apple money for doing nothing. This move has raised concerns about securit...
Live streaming as a developer with FullQueueDeveloper
January 26, 2024 22:15 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBLive streaming is popular among developers for many reasons. I discuss this and more with FullQueueDeveloper (Daniel) in this episode. Thanks to Daniel for taking the time to talk with me and live-streaming this event. As mentioned in this episode https://fullqueuedeveloper.com/ The Creative Act by Rick Rubin Please leave a review and show your support https://lovethepodcast.com/compileswift You can also show your support by buying me a coffee https://peterwitham.com/bmc Thank...
macOS Virtual Machines with Bushel, and SwiftData with Leo Dion
January 14, 2024 07:36 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBA conversation between two developers discussing Bushel, an app developed by Leo. Leo explains Bushel is designed as a valuable tool for developers, allowing users to spin up an entire VM of an operating system, trial something, and, if it doesn't work, delete the VM without causing any issue to the primary system. Bushel also uses the newly released Swift Data for managing database functions. Leo shares his experiences building the app, including challenges initially using 'User D...
First steps with SwiftData
January 06, 2024 23:49 - 9 minutes - 6.56 MBIn this episode, I discuss my experience with SwiftData and share my thoughts on its potential at this time. Please leave a review and show your support https://lovethepodcast.com/compileswift You can also show your support by buying me a coffee https://peterwitham.com/bmc Follow me on Mastodon @[email protected] (00:00) - Introduction (00:45) - First Steps with SwiftData (08:20) - Support the podcast (08:59) - Rate and review Thanks to our monthly supporters Arc...
Reflecting on 2023 and looking ahead to 2024
December 27, 2023 23:15 - 13 minutes - 9.21 MBIt's time to look back at our development year, which was 2023, and start thinking for 2024. Some observations and notes from this year as a Swift developer. Please leave a review and show your support https://lovethepodcast.com/compileswift You can also show your support by buying me a coffee https://peterwitham.com/bmc Follow me on Mastodon @[email protected] Thanks to our monthly supporters Arclite ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Important livestream update
December 09, 2023 18:35 - 5 minutes - 3.59 MBA short episode where I explain the changes made to the Compile Swift Livestream. Please leave a review and show your support https://lovethepodcast.com/compileswift You can also show your support by buying me a coffee https://peterwitham.com/bmc Follow me on Mastodon @[email protected] Thanks to our monthly supporters Arclite ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Muse and Developer Duck with Adam Wulf
December 02, 2023 21:53 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBMuse is a great note-taking app, but it is so much more. I use it almost daily for brain dumps and organizing my thoughts. Developer Duck is an AI-powered tool that works great both stand-alone and inside Xcode. I use it to improve my code, learn, and solve problems. The creator, Adam Wulf, joined me to discuss the apps and more. He was also gracious enough to offer discounts for listeners. As mentioned in this episode https://museapp.com/ https://developerduck.app/ Email hello@...
Talking source code protection and end of year job hunting advice
November 27, 2023 00:41 - 12 minutes - 8.79 MBIn this episode of Compile Swift Podcast, I talk about the importance of keeping source code in remote repositories and maintaining good backup practices. I remind listeners of the risks like natural disasters and hardware failures and underline the critical need for a plan B. In the second part of the episode, I offer advice on job hunting during a challenging period when budgets run out towards the end of the year. I urge listeners to use this time for self-improvement: learning...
Create Android apps with Swift and Xcode
November 18, 2023 22:43 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBHow would you like to create Android Kotlin apps using Swift and Xcode? I thought that might get your attention. I talked with Abe and Marc from https://skip.tools on their project and toolset. This excellent technical preview excites me and many others to write once and deploy twice. As mentioned in this episode Skip.tools Please leave a review and show your support https://lovethepodcast.com/compileswift You can also show your support by buying me a coffee https://peterwitha...
New Macs and some cool AI tools
November 03, 2023 21:55 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBIn this episode, I will catch up on some news items and discuss some excellent tools I've been using. I share my opinion on Apple's release of new hardware with M3 chips, noting that while the performance is impressive, it may be reaching a plateau of incremental improvements. I discuss the challenge of convincing users to upgrade their devices when their current ones perform well. Additionally, I mention that Apple is raising the prices of some services as a strategy to boost pro...
Listener question - Choosing when to fix a bug or ship?
October 22, 2023 04:58 - 8 minutes - 5.87 MBThanks to a DevClub Discord member for this episode suggestion. Deciding when to fix a bug or to ship and fix it in the next release can often be a complicated problem. I follow a simple set of rules for projects of any size, and I'm sharing it in this episode with you. As mentioned in this episode DevClub Discord Video version Please leave a review and show your support. https://lovethepodcast.com/compileswift Please find me on Mastodon @[email protected] Thanks to our ...
My thoughts on Swift bindings in Godot
October 15, 2023 18:06 - 8 minutes - 6.04 MBAs an avid Swift user, I wanted to sit down and look at the options for using Swift with the Godot engine. Let me start by saying it's early days, but I tried a course and then did my own exploration that I want to share in this episode for those that might be considering using this approach. Please leave a review and show your support. https://lovethepodcast.com/compileswift Please find me on Mastodon @[email protected] Thanks to our monthly supporters Arclite ★ Sup...
Vision Pro and visionOS development with Geoff Pado - Part 2
October 06, 2023 18:23 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBNote: There was so much good content that this is part 2 of 2. Geoff Pado and I talked about developing on Apple's visionOS platform. In particular, how the conversion of his iOS and iPad app Kineo went with the new challenges of spatial computing and interaction. (00:00) - Introduction (00:29) - Thinking in 3D (08:30) - The problems of early adoption (23:26) - Chatroom questions (31:33) - Thanks Geoff (32:32) - Rate and review (32:55) - Support the podcast As mentioned in t...
Vision Pro and visionOS development with Geoff Pado - Part 1
September 29, 2023 15:32 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBNote: There was so much good content that this is part 1 of 2. Geoff Pado and I talked about developing on Apple's visionOS platform. In particular, how the conversion of his iOS and iPad app Kineo went with the new challenges of spatial computing and interaction. (00:00) - Introduction (00:29) - Geoff Pado (01:28) - Vision Pro (02:01) - Kineo (03:51) - Transistioning to visionOS (11:08) - interaction in spatial computing (24:32) - Contact Geoff (25:04) - Support the podcast...
Help and advice for young developers with Mia Kotalik
September 22, 2023 06:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBMia is a freelance software and web developer with almost a decade of experience in tech. She is the host of Technically, A Podcast, and co-founder of the web development and marketing company Curie & Co. She is passionate about providing free tech resources and making technology accessible to everyone. As mentioned in this episode, Mia's website Curie & Co Website Technically, a Podcast Mia on Instagram Curie & Co on Instagram Please leave a review and show your support. https...
Bonus episode - New OS releases and my iPhone 15 choice
September 18, 2023 19:49 - 8 minutes - 5.98 MBA bonus episode to celebrate and share the new Apple OS release details and dates. Plus, which iPhone did I choose after not upgrading for the past three years? Please leave a review and show your support. https://lovethepodcast.com/compileswift Please find me on Mastodon @[email protected] Thanks to our monthly supporters Arclite ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Keeping software simple with Brian Childress
September 15, 2023 15:09 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBBrian is a husband, father, technologist, and avid adventurer. As a technical advisor with a strong background in software engineering, cloud computing, and cybersecurity, he is experienced in helping CTOs and CEOs make the right technical decisions for their organizations. (00:00) - Introduction (34:37) - Support the podcast (35:02) - Rate and review Please leave a review and show your support. https://lovethepodcast.com/compileswift Please find me on Mastodon @Compileswift@ios...
Passion Projects, Programming, and Planes with Ivan Novak
September 09, 2023 21:54 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBIvan Novak has been weaving his own way through the tech world since 2006. Seventeen years on, he is now a self-taught software engineer. Ivan caught my attention after reading a blog post on Dev.to - passion and paying projects. In this episode, we have a fascinating and thought-provoking discussion on this and other topics surrounding the creative field in which we all live and work. Books by Ivan Surviving Software Complexity Techniques for Taming the Beast Scaling Success: Stra...
No-code solutions and development with Xano.com
August 26, 2023 08:48 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBPrakash Chandran is the CEO and co-founder of Xano.com. A no-code solution. Prakash and I discuss developers' role in no-code solutions and how AI plays a role in the development cycle. No code does not mean no developers. It should be viewed as an assistant handling repetitive tasks while simplifying the business logic. As mentioned in this episode Xano.com Xano on X (Twitter) (00:00) - Introduction (00:15) - Welcome Prakash Chandran (01:32) - The No-Code landscape (03:59) - S...
Want Your App To Be Approved By Apple, Make Sure You Have These!
August 14, 2023 18:01 - 8 minutes - 5.79 MBTips and reminders of the essential items you will need when submitting that app for review to Apple to get it in the App Store. These include - Privacy policy - Any guest accounts for full app access by the review team - Data collection used in the app - Encryption used if using anything beyond the standard Apple OS Want to be part of the conversation? Join the DevClub discord https://peterwitham.com/discord Please leave a review and show your support https://lovethepodcast.com/...
When the memory leaks and you sink or swim
August 04, 2023 07:14 - 12 minutes - 8.95 MBA developer log update this week. I had an exciting (that's an excellent way to put it) week trying to fix what seemed like a silly bug in my game, which turned out to be a memory-retaining issue hiding in the background. Listen to all the horrible details with a happy ending in this game dev update. (00:00) - Introduction (00:31) - Contact me (00:51) - When the memory leaks (01:59) - Live stream (02:20) - Discord (02:39) - Debug again and again (11:20) - Rate and review (1...
RocketSim with creator Antoine van der Lee
July 28, 2023 05:05 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBAntoine has a rich history of development across many platforms. He works at WeTransfer and is the creator of RocketSim, a tool that works with the Apple simulator to provide an extensive toolset for developers, designers, and testers. Reach out to Antoine RocketSim: https://www.rocketsim.app/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/twannl Web: http://www.avanderlee.com Listen on Podurama Support the Podcast https://buymeacoffee.com/pwcom Please leave a review and show your support. https...
Daniil Strizhov - Amazon developer, working with big code bases and teams
July 21, 2023 06:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBDaniil Strizhov is an experienced iOS developer currently working at Amazon Prime Video. He specializes in creating and supporting features tailored for sports enthusiasts. Daniil discusses working with large code bases, working with teams, preparing for interviews with big companies, and the developer experience. (00:00) - Introduction (00:33) - Daniil Strizhov (02:21) - Monolithic code (07:57) - Working with teams (10:59) - Documenting in flow (15:02) - The coffee is on me ...
Automation and platforms with Ramiro Berrelleza
July 14, 2023 06:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBRamiro Berrelleza is the CEO and Co-founder of Okteto, the leading platform for Development Experience Automation. With over 20 years of experience in engineering, Ramiro is a seasoned professional passionate about building developer tooling. Mentioned in this episode Okteto Web Site Twitter (00:00) - Introduction (00:27) - Ramiro Berrelleza (00:55) - Let's talk automation (01:51) - Key areas of automation (06:28) - Spinning up should not be hard (12:26) - Taking the journey ...
Why you should not fear technical interviews
June 25, 2023 09:34 - 11 minutes - 8.04 MBTechnical interviews are considered a normal part of the developer interview. If you have ever had one or know someone that has, there are plenty of stories of how they did not go well and sound like something to be feared. In this episode, I want to reframe how to look at and handle these interviews. There is far more to it than just how good the code is. It's about seeing how you approach a problem and whether you might be a good fit for a team. The code is only part of the revie...
WWDC23 Thoughts, two weeks later
June 18, 2023 22:44 - 7 minutes - 5.25 MBHere are a few thoughts on the things that might not have seemed that big initially but are very important to us as developers. Please leave a review and show your support. https://lovethepodcast.com/compileswift Please find me on Mastodon @[email protected] Thanks to our monthly supporters Arclite ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Apple WWDC23 Keynote reactions and analysis with Leo G. Dion
June 06, 2023 04:52 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBMy good friend Leo and I discuss the announcements from Apple at WWDC23 Keynote. Then switch over to Leo's EmpowerApps.show to hear our take on the State of the Union. Mentioned in this episode State of the Union episode EmpowerApps.show Bright Digit Please leave a review and show your support. https://lovethepodcast.com/compileswift Please find me on Mastodon @[email protected] (00:00) - Introduction (00:27) - Hello Leo (01:45) - 15" MacBook Air (06:56) - Rate and re...
When ZStacks go mad
May 23, 2023 18:12 - 8 minutes - 5.7 MBThis is partly a developer journal and a tip episode. My recent adventure with a ZStack, image background, and keyboard avoidance was entertaining and weird. But a solution found is a solution shared. Mentioned in this episode Blog post with code Please leave a review and show your support. https://lovethepodcast.com/compileswift Please find me on Mastodon @[email protected] Thanks to our monthly supporters Arclite ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
My first paid app and what to work on before WWDC23
May 16, 2023 18:25 - 11 minutes - 8.08 MBIn this episode, I discuss my thoughts and decisions behind my first paid iOS application. Plus, trying to figure out what to work on before WWDC23 arrives. Please leave a review and show your support. https://lovethepodcast.com/compileswift Please find me on Mastodon @[email protected] Thanks to our monthly supporters Arclite ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Don't buy it, build it
May 08, 2023 20:41 - 7 minutes - 5.57 MBAs developers, we use a lot of tools. But, sometimes, there are added benefits to making your tools instead of just buying them. I go into detail and give you some reasons to consider doing just that. Please leave a review and show your support. https://lovethepodcast.com/compileswift Please buy me a coffee to say thanks https://buymeacoffee.com/pwcom Please find me on Mastodon @[email protected] Thanks to our monthly supporters Arclite ★ Support this podcast on Pat...
Interview with Geoff Pado
April 21, 2023 08:50 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MBIn this episode, we do things a little differently. I sit down with Geoff Pado, an app maker and live streamer. This is the edited version of a live stream interview found at https://twitch.tv/compileswift, where we also had a live chatroom during the recording. As mentioned in this episode Cocoatype.com Kineo Black Highlighter Cocoatype live stream (00:19) - Introduction (00:33) - Hello Geoff (03:21) - Origin story (07:15) - Kineo (10:59) - Black Highlighter (16:05) - Viewer...
WWDC23, OS updates and a new app release from me
March 31, 2023 18:20 - 6 minutes - 4.37 MBWWDC23 has been announced by Apple, and we also got a lot of OS updates this week. I also discuss the new app I built over my live streams. (00:00) - Introduction (00:13) - WWDC23 (01:12) - Upgrade to Xcode 14 (01:44) - All the upgrades (02:53) - Job Track App (05:02) - Rate and review Please leave a review and show your support. https://lovethepodcast.com/compileswift Please find me on Mastodon @[email protected] Thanks to our monthly supporters Arclite ★ Suppo...
Joel Kin - Querl GraphQL library for Swift
March 17, 2023 06:29 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBJoel had the good fortune to work at Apple when the iPhone was developed. His exposure was writing sample apps against the iPhone SDK, making him among the first people in the world to `#import <UIKit/UIKit.h>`. That launched him into the world of iOS development for good. He has since worked on a wide variety of interesting products, launched a startup, worked at several others, and still somehow not gotten tired of San Francisco. Joel and I discussed Querl, a small library design...
Do you have an onboarding system for users?
March 11, 2023 05:31 - 12 minutes - 8.4 MBIn this episode, I dive into why you should provide an onboarding flow for your users. I also offer a couple of different ways to make that happen and explain why it is, in my opinion, essential as a first-run experience. (00:00) - Introduction (00:31) - Do you onboard users? (02:24) - Different ways to onboard users (06:35) - Only show once (07:52) - Language support (09:01) - Bundled content or remote? (10:55) - Rate and review Please leave a review and show your support. ...
What a week that was, is it over?
February 26, 2023 00:00 - 7 minutes - 5.14 MBFrom Apple outages to crashing Xcode and deadlines. A few minutes of a developer horror story week in this episode. But it's over now right...right? Please leave a review and show your support. https://lovethepodcast.com/compileswift Please find us on Mastodon @[email protected] Thanks to our monthly supporters Arclite ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Where to get started learning Apple development
February 11, 2023 04:53 - 11 minutes - 8.12 MBI decided it was time to put out an episode answering a question I often get. "What do I learn to start coding on Apple platforms and for interviews." So here is my list of recommendations of topics to get started with when it comes to developing on Apple's platforms and preparing for interviews. This is not exhaustive, but a place to start. (00:00) - Introduction (00:27) - New to Apple development (01:27) - MVVM (04:22) - View building (06:08) - Working with Data (07:58) - ...
Richard Zarth - Developer and Mentor, Really Simple Arcade and helping others
January 27, 2023 07:11 - 1 hour - 48.3 MBIn this episode, I sit down to talk with Richard Zarth. An indie developer, we discuss Swift, the software industry, really simple arcade, Pokemon watch app, open-source, and Underdog Devs, a mentoring program for those that need help getting started. Richard has been writing software for Apple's various platforms since 2014. He is a co-organizer and regular presenter at UD Xcoders (previously named iOS Orlando) and a mentor with the Underdog Devs organization. He is passionate abo...
Marin Todorov - dataTile and SwiftUI in Production
January 13, 2023 08:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MBIn this episode, I am joined by Marin Todorov to discuss his new developer tool, dataTile. We also discuss using SwiftUI in production for creating apps and other topics. Marin Todorov has been developing for Apple's platforms for 12+ years. Most recently, he worked on Swift DocC as part of the Swift toolchain. Besides working on client projects, he's contributed significantly to the Swift open-source community, spoken at many conferences, and authored tech books. As mentioned in ...
2023 development goals and looking ahead
January 06, 2023 08:52 - 10 minutes - 7.23 MB(00:00) - Introduction (00:42) - This years plans (01:35) - Release another new app (06:09) - Game release (07:07) - Developer Journaling (08:12) - DevClub Discord (09:11) - Buy me a Coffee (09:23) - Rate and review ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Please leave a review and show your support. https://lovethepodcast.com/compileswift Please find us on Mastodon @[email protected] Thanks to our monthly supporters Arclite
My end of year review of my development year
December 12, 2022 09:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBPlease leave a review and show your support. https://lovethepodcast.com/compileswift Please find me on Mastodon @[email protected] Thanks to our monthly supporters Arclite ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Black Friday suggestions to invest in you
November 21, 2022 21:42 - 4 minutes - 3.47 MBPlease leave a review and show your support. https://lovethepodcast.com/compileswift Please find us on Mastodon @[email protected] Thanks to our monthly supporters Arclite ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Prototyping with SwiftUI
November 10, 2022 05:15 - 10 minutes - 7.12 MBPlease leave a review and show your support. https://lovethepodcast.com/compileswift Please find us on Mastodon @[email protected] Thanks to our monthly supporters Arclite ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★