Mac Power Users 808: "The Momentum is Building," with Simon Støvring
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Aug 3, 2025 
Simon Støvring, a talented developer of innovative apps like Runestone and Scriptable, shares his insights into the world of iOS and macOS development. He discusses the creative process behind his apps and the unique challenges of integrating advanced features. The conversation also touches on Apple's evolving default apps, the impact of WWDC announcements, and the future of widgets. Støvring emphasizes the importance of secure coding practices, highlighting the risks associated with 'vibe coding' in software development.
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Festivitas: Building for Fun
- Simon built Festivitas out of frustration and to rekindle his love for software development.
- The app adds Christmas lights to your Mac and was created purely for fun.
Runestone: An Accidental Editor
- Runestone began as a test app for an open source text editor library Simon built.
- It evolved unexpectedly into a full-featured text editor with power user features.
Building for Developers Like Himself
- Simon loves building apps for creative developers and automators like himself.
- He enjoys seeing users build innovative workflows and hacks with his apps.