Episodes
In this episode, we have an Apple event in May for new iPad? Listener question - Where are all the Swift live streamers? Become a Patreon member and help this Podcast survivehttps://www.patreon.com/compileswift Please leave a review and show your supporthttps://lovethepodcast.com/compileswift You can also show your support by buying me a coffeehttps://peterwitham.com/bmc Follow me on Mastodonhttps://iosdev.space/@Compileswift Thanks to our monthly supporters Arclite ★ Support this...
Published 04/28/24
In 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) - Swift Server...
Published 04/15/24
I 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 episodeSemasoftware.comUnleashing developer productivity with GenAI tactical best...
Published 04/05/24
In 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? (08:36) - Become...
Published 03/30/24
The 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 episodePrevious show appearanceTake the tour of Skip.toolsSharing C between Swift and Kotlin Become a Patreon member and help this Podcast survivehttps://www.patreon.com/compileswift Please leave a review and show your supporthttps://lovethepodcast.com/compileswift You can also show your support by buying me a...
Published 03/23/24
In 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 survivehttps://www.patreon.com/compileswift Please leave a review and show your...
Published 03/10/24
A 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 supporthttps://lovethepodcast.com/compileswift You can also show...
Published 02/26/24
Patreon 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 support the...
Published 02/19/24
This 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 episodeDeveloper 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 John Danial Arclite...
Published 02/12/24
In 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 security and...
Published 02/04/24
Live 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 episodehttps://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 Thanks to our monthly...
Published 01/26/24
A 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 Defaults'...
Published 01/14/24
In 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 ★ Support this podcast ★
Published 01/06/24
It'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] ★ Support this podcast ★
Published 12/27/23
A 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] ★ Support this podcast ★
Published 12/09/23
Muse 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 episodehttps://museapp.com/ https://developerduck.app/ Email [email protected] and...
Published 12/02/23
In 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 new things,...
Published 11/27/23
How 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 episodeSkip.tools Please leave a review and show your support https://lovethepodcast.com/compileswift You can also show your support by buying me a...
Published 11/18/23
In 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 profits. I also...
Published 11/03/23
Thanks 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 episodeDevClub DiscordVideo versionPlease leave a review and show your support.https://lovethepodcast.com/compileswift Please find me on Mastodon@[email protected] ★ Support this podcast ★
Published 10/22/23
As 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] ★ Support this podcast ★
Published 10/15/23
Note: 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 this...
Published 10/06/23
Note: 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 (25:13) - Rate...
Published 09/29/23
Mia 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 PodcastMia on Instagram Curie & Co on Instagram Please leave a review and show your...
Published 09/22/23