Meet Dezmond Blair, Michigan's Swift Student Challenge Distinguished Winner, as he shares his journey through the Apple Developer Academy and winning the challenge. Topics include AR mountain biking app development, challenges in collaborative learning, and insights from WWDC.
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Quick takeaways
Swift Student Challenge winners gain exposure to seasoned engineers at WWDC.
Apple Developer Academy fosters self-discipline and personal learning through challenge-based approach.
Deep dives
Desmond's Transition to Apple Developer Academy and App Development
Desmond discusses his journey from IT to finding his passion in app development through the Apple Developer Academy. He shares his experiences in the program, including working on the 'reminiscent' app during the Foundations Program and gaining a focus on iOS development.
Challenges and Learning in Apple Developer Academy
Desmond highlights the challenge-based learning approach at the Apple Developer Academy, emphasizing self-discipline and personal learning. He explains the shift from using Swift Playgrounds to transitioning to Xcode for app development, underscoring the importance of self-driven education.
Success in the Swift Student Challenge and WWDC Experience
Desmond recounts his journey to winning the Swift Student Challenge, leading to a distinguished winner status. He describes the enriching experience at WWDC, including interacting with seasoned engineers, learning about augmented reality, and showcasing his AR experience project. Desmond also shares his future goals, such as utilizing Tabletop Kit for game development projects.
I'm excited to have on the show Michigan's own Swift Student Challenge Distinguished Winner Dezmond Blair on to talk about everything from his learning and mentoring experience at the Apple Developer Academy to his experience at WWDC 2024.