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Building iOS apps using Hotwire / Turbo.js with Joe Masilotti

Apr 30, 2021

Joe Masilotti, an experienced developer, discusses building iOS apps using Hotwire/Turbo.js. Topics include early days with Turbolinks, JavaScript Bridge, Progressive Enhancement, Authentication, App Store approval, payments, testing on TestFlight, Android development, and where to follow Joe online.

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Joe Masilotti

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Quick takeaways

Hybrid app development using Turbo Links and Turbo Native allows for the creation of mobile apps that combine web and native development, resulting in faster development time, code reuse, and leveraging existing Rails infrastructure.

Authentication in hybrid app development can be achieved by combining web view authentication and native authentication, providing seamless authentication across web and native contexts.

Testing and deployment in hybrid app development is made easy with Turbo Links and Turbo Native, allowing for testing through tools like TestFlight and automating the build and uploading process with Fastlane.

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Hybrid App Development with Turbo Links and Turbo Native

Hybrid app development allows for the creation of mobile apps using Turbo Links and Turbo Native. By leveraging these technologies, developers can build mobile apps that combine the best of web and native development. Turbo Native provides an adapter for iOS and Android, making it possible to create hybrid apps with the familiar Turbo Links workflow. This approach offers numerous benefits, including faster development time, code reuse, and the ability to leverage existing Rails infrastructure. Hybrid apps can be easily tested and distributed using tools like TestFlight, and the path configuration feature allows for customizing the app's behavior based on different environments. With Turbo Links and Turbo Native, developers can build powerful, feature-rich mobile apps that are both efficient and user-friendly.

Do I Have to Use In-App Purchases for Payments on iOS?

00:46

Progressive Enhancement and Turbo Apps: Adapting Functionality Based on User Capabilities

00:46

Authentication with Turbo on iOS: A Deep Dive

00:48

Executing JavaScript from Native iOS Code

00:42

Introduction

2min

Building iOS Apps with Turbo.js and Hotwire: Exploring Turbo Links and Integration with iOS Apps

25min

Handling Bugs, Turbo.js for Remote Updates, and Native Authentication on iOS

4min

Sending a Post Request and Hybrid Authentication

6min

Rejections from Apple's App Store and Native-only Features

5min

Uploading iOS Apps to the App Store with Turbo.js

9min

[00:01:59] Jason tells us about WNB.rb, which is a new virtual community for women and non-binary Rubyists to get involved in.

[00:03:23] Joe tells us all about himself and what he does.

[00:05:08] We learn how it was in the early days when Joe was just using the Turbolinks version.

[00:09:20] Joe tells us things he’s built in the past especially when people are trying to convert their app to mobile.

[00:13:48] JavaScript Bridge is talked about, how to use it, and how Joe learned about it.

[00:19:48] Joe explains Progressive Enhancement.

[00:22:51] Joe touches on the concept of the Path Configuration and he explains what it does.

[00:29:39] Find out Joe’s thoughts on Authentication. Do we have to do OAuth and all that? Joe and Chris also mention the Turbo Failure App and the Turbo Native App.

[00:36:52] Jason asks Joe if he’s had any trouble with the App store in terms of approval processes.

[00:38:54] Chris wonders if you do payments, will you have to use Stripes Mobile SDK instead of the web version or do you have to go through the App store payments.

[00:41:06] Joe tells us the process of when you build your app and get it working, how to test it on your phone and submit it to the app store. He mentions using TestFlight and using a Ruby gem called fastlane.

[00:46:08] Joe talks about Android and how a lot of the same approaches from iOS will apply for your Android.

[00:49:58] Find out where you can follow Joe on the internet.

Panelists:

Jason Charnes

Chris Oliver

Andrew Mason

Guest:

Joe Masilotti

Sponsor:

Honeybadger

Links:

Joe Masilotti Twitter