Mac Power Users

616: The Quality Will be Ensured, with Daniel Jalkut

Nov 28, 2021
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Daniel Jalkut
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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Early Apple Days

  • Daniel Jalkut started at Apple at 18 as a QA tester.
  • His early work at Apple involved testing System 7.5 and later transitioning to the Mac OS X team.
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Assembly Language Challenge

  • A colleague challenged Daniel to rewrite SimpleText using assembly language.
  • This helped Daniel understand the Mac Toolbox and boosted his confidence.
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PowerBook Duo Inspiration

  • Daniel's interest in Apple sparked after seeing the PowerBook Duo 210.
  • This led him to switch to Mac and pursue a career at Apple.
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