Mac Power Users

821: Developer Roundtable 2025

Nov 2, 2025
Guest
James Thomson
Guest
Charlie Chapman
Guest
Casey Liss
Casey Liss, an independent Apple developer, Charlie Chapman, a Senior Developer Advocate at RevenueCat, and James Thomson, creator of PCalc, delve into the future of software development on Apple's platforms. They discuss the innovative Liquid Glass UI, weigh the pros and cons of adopting SwiftUI, and critique Apple's developer documentation. Insights on app monetization strategies reveal ongoing debates about subscriptions versus one-time sales. The conversation wraps up with practical advice for aspiring developers and exciting prospects for upcoming technologies.
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INSIGHT

Annual Apple Cycle Favors Marketing

  • The WWDC-to-fall cycle still serves Apple's product marketing needs more than developers' workflow.
  • James says the annual rush creates needless stress for developers trying to hit day-one releases.
ADVICE

Prioritize What Gains Visibility

  • Prioritize features that align with Apple's editorial and press interests if you want day-one attention.
  • Charlie suggests choosing platform-focused bets that can attract new users beyond your usual audience.
ADVICE

Ship A Minimal Compatibility Update First

  • Start with the bare minimum UI/compatibility update to match the new OS before adding reach goals.
  • Casey recommends doing a visual refresh first, then ship further features if time allows.
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