Donny Wals: How to Build Effective iOS Applications from a Web Perspective

Links

- Codecrafters: https://tej.as/codecrafters

- Donny on X: https://x.com/DonnyWals

- Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_

Summary

In this conversation, we explore the transition from web development to iOS development, discussing the differences in tooling, options, and development experiences. The discussion also covers the nuances of SwiftUI, the challenges of using Xcode, and the mindset differences between iOS and web developers.

Chapters

00:00:00 Donny Wals

00:02:56 From Web Development to iOS: A Journey

00:07:00 The Current State of iOS Development

00:13:25 Comparing iOS and Web Development

00:20:16 Navigating the Full Stack: Insights and Superpowers

00:29:02 SwiftUI vs. Modern UI Libraries

00:37:05 Building iOS Apps: The Development Experience

00:39:10 Understanding Layout in SwiftUI

00:47:15 SwiftUI Previews and Development Workflow

00:56:12 Exploring AR and VR in Swift Development

01:03:58 Current Trends in the Job Market

01:06:35 Crossing the Pond: Common Mistakes in Transitioning to iOS

01:08:20 Learning Curve: Adapting to Swift and Auto Layout

01:11:26 State Management: Common Pitfalls in SwiftUI

01:13:59 Context and Prop Drilling: Navigating State in SwiftUI

01:18:13 Debugging and Performance Monitoring in Swift

01:22:50 The Hacker Mindset: Exploring Security and NFC Technology

01:26:56 Innovative Payment Solutions: The Future of NFC Transactions

01:29:09 Rapid Fire: Quick Insights on iOS Development

01:33:39 The Future of Web and Native Integration

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