Mac Power Users

616: The Quality Will be Ensured, with Daniel Jalkut

Nov 28, 2021

Daniel Jalkut, an indie software developer known for MarsEdit and FastScripts, joins the discussion to share his journey in app development. He reflects on the evolution of Mac technology and the challenges developers face today. The conversation covers insights into Apple Silicon, the balance between SwiftUI and AppKit, and the impact of subscription models on app pricing. Daniel also delves into productivity tools like TextExpander and discusses his experiences with MarsEdit and the importance of the indie developer community.

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Intro

2min

A Slice of Tech and Culinary Humor

5min

From Apple Beginnings to Software Success

17min

The Calling of Corporate Culture: Loyalty Over Compensation

3min

Tech Evolution and Apple Silicon Insights

21min

Maximizing Productivity with Text Expansion and a Mac Mini

5min

Mac Mini and App Development Evolution

17min

Navigating the Hybrid Approach in Mac Development

4min

Evolution of Productivity Tools on Mac

23min

10.

Exploring App Pricing Strategies and Sponsor Insights

4min

11.

Exploring MarsEdit and Docker

14min

12.

Reflections on Legacy and Identity in Development

3min

Stephen and David are joined by Daniel Jalkut. After his absence is blamed on an innocent co-host, Daniel chats with the guys about his indie development career, the new MacBook Pro and the many options developers face when picking a method for writing a macOS application.

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