Swift Developer Podcast - App development and discussion

Swift Developer Podcast - App development and discussion


Latest Episodes

Patreon only exclusive episode posted - Protecting apps against bad data
August 12, 2024

An exclusive episode for the Patreon members and supporters is now posted over at www.patreon.com/compileswiftLearn why you need to protect your apps from incoming data and how to program defensively to handle those situations. Thanks to our monthly suppo

Embracing new API's whilst retaining backwards compatibility
August 04, 2024

This week, I delved into whether to embrace or avoid new APIs in Apple's upcoming operating systems. I encountered a few challenges while working on my Mac iOS app, which I aimed to have a modern look. Inspired by Apple developer videos, I wanted to incor

Beta 4 releases and a detailed walkthrough installing Sequoia on a separate drive
July 28, 2024

In this episode of the Compile Swift podcast, the latest beta four releases from Apple, including iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS 15, tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS.I urge listeners not to install beta versions on primary devices used for daily work to avoid potent

All code is legacy code, deal with it now
July 17, 2024

Everything we write becomes legacy code once it's written. That means technical debt in the future, so how can we do a better job today to help future us tomorrow?Become a Patreon member and help this Podcast survivehttps://www.patreon.com/compileswiftPle

You need to promote yourself, eight tips to get you started
July 07, 2024

In this episode, I will explain why it is essential to promote yourself. The short answer is that nobody else will do it for you.So, here are eight tips to get you started on the path to success.(00:00) - Introduction (00:11) - Why should you promote your

Zed editor for Swift and collaboration, Xcode 16 predictive assist and which iPad?
June 30, 2024

In this episode, I introduce the open-source code editor Zed and its new features like Swift support and real-time collaboration.I also share my experiences with the predictive assist feature in Xcode 16 beta.Lastly, I provide an in-depth comparison of va

The one after WWDC24, what comes next
June 16, 2024

I reflect on WWDC 2024 and share my thoughts on the new technologies and updates from the conference.I discuss my plans to transition to SwiftData, explore the new AI technologies announced, and provide insights into RealityKit and Vision Pro.Additionally

WWDC24 Roundtable on all the new things
June 11, 2024

I am joined by some good friends to discuss the opening day of the Apple developer conference and all the new announcements. As a consumer and a developer, I am excited about many things this year.(00:00) - Introduction (00:09) - WWDC24 Roundtable (00:35)

The episode before WWDC24, wants and hopes for developers
June 08, 2024

We are just a few days from WWDC24 as this Podcast hits the feed. I'm not making predictions; I'm making some sensible wishes and hopes for what we might get, mostly from the perspective of a developer.--------Join the DevClub Discord to take part in our

What I do when starting a new app before coding?
June 03, 2024

DevClub Discord question this week.What do I do when starting a new app or project before coding?1. Write the idea down2. List the core idea features3. Sketch a bad interface design4. Do some research5. Refine the idea and interface6. Prototype the unknow