

Compile Swift Podcast
Peter Witham
Dive into the world of software development. Tune in for in-depth interviews with industry experts and the latest information. Whether you're an experienced developer or just starting, this podcast is your one-stop shop for everything related to software development.
Episodes
Mentioned books

Mar 23, 2025 • 32min
Starting over on apps and code
In this episode, we chat about Peter’s decision to start fresh with a new code base. He believes it can sometimes be the right move. Geoff shares his perspective, which sparked a lively discussion and gave developers some food for thought when it comes to existing projects and technical debt.(00:00) - Introduction
(10:13) - Become a supporting member
(20:19) - Get over 200 Mac Apps
(27:02) - Support the podcast
Links:Things You Should Never Do, Part IWorking Effectively with Legacy CodeBecome a supporting memberhttps://patreon.com/compileswift
Thanks to our monthly supporters
Adam Wulf
★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Mar 9, 2025 • 36min
Separation of concerns
In this episode, we discuss a blog post by Geoff diving into details to help structure your code base and hopefully prevent future problems.(00:00) - Introduction
(10:01) - Support the podcast
(21:50) - SetApp - Over 200 mac apps
(23:06) - How does this help testing
Geoff’s blog postSeparation of concernsRobustness principle/Postel’s LawBecome a Patreon member and help this Podcast survivehttps://www.patreon.com/compileswift
Thanks to our monthly supporters
Adam Wulf
★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Feb 23, 2025 • 16min
Choosing and using the right backend system for your app
In this episode, we discuss choosing the right backend to support your application. We discuss options and how to find the right solution to keep your app powered and users happy.Become a Patreon member and help this Podcast survivehttps://www.patreon.com/compileswift
Thanks to our monthly supporters
Adam Wulf
★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Feb 4, 2025 • 18min
Compile Swift going forward, it's all great stuff
We are making things even better, listen on for how and why.Reach out with new Podcast names and conversations on our Discord -> https://compileswift.com/discord
Thanks to our monthly supporters
Adam Wulf
★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Jan 19, 2025 • 34min
2025 plans from the hosts and listeners
A special episode to kick off the new year, not only are you getting this one advert free but we have listener contributions.We discuss our plans for 2025 and hear from our listeners as to their goals for the next 12 months.As mentioned in this episodeCocoatype.comPeterWitham.comDanielSincere.comJared - apialerts.comDalton's GithubJoin our DiscordDevClub Discord
★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
(00:00) - Introduction
(01:23) - Apps we are retiring
(04:27) - Any pivots this year?
(06:01) - New apps
(12:17) - Educational plans
(18:58) - Conferences
(25:56) - Listener plans
(32:32) - The wrap
(33:21) - Support the podcast
Thanks to our monthly supporters
Adam Wulf

Dec 29, 2024 • 56min
12 Months of Apple
Welcome to the Compile Swift Apple calendar. In our end-of-year wrap, we look back at 12 months of Apple.All the things you may or may not remember from the year, along with some personal milestones.On a personal note, we want to thank our Patrons and listeners for their support. You have helped keep the Podcast alive this year, and we look forward to sharing even more with you in 2025.Thank you(00:00) - Introduction
(00:13) - Support the podcast
(01:05) - January
(03:59) - February
(10:57) - Become a member
(11:17) - March
(13:35) - April
(14:09) - May
(19:25) - June
(25:37) - Get SetApp over 200 Mac apps
(26:52) - July
(30:37) - August
(31:24) - September
(39:56) - October
(46:44) - Support this Podcast
(47:04) - November
(47:42) - December
(54:19) - The Wrap
LinksApple announces changes to iOS, Safari, and the App Store in the European UnionApple Vision Pro arrives in Apple Store locations across the U.S.Introducing Apple Sports, a new app for sports fansApple unveils the new 13- and 15-inch MacBook Air with the powerful M3 chipApple introduces transcripts for Apple PodcastsApple introduces M4 chipApple unveils the redesigned 11-inch and all-new 13-inch iPad Air with M2Apple unveils stunning new iPad Pro with M4 chip and Apple Pencil ProApple Music reveals top 10 albums of all time on 100 Best listWWDC24 Highlights - AppleApple Vision Pro arrives in China mainland, Hong Kong, Japan, and SingaporeApple Maps on the web launches in betahttps://www.compileswift.com/podcast/s07e11/Introducing Apple Watch Series 10Apple introduces iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 PlusApple debuts iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPadOS 18 is now available, taking iPad to the next level with powerful new intelligence features and experiences designed for Apple PencilmacOS Sequoia is available today, bringing iPhone Mirroring, Apple Intelligence, and more to MaciOS 18 is available today, making iPhone more personal and capable than ever - ApplewatchOS 11 is available today - AppletvOS 18 is now available - AppleGeoff launches a new app, Barc. His launch video gets 66k views on YouTube.Apple introduces powerful new iPad mini built for Apple IntelligenceApple Intelligence is available today on iPhone, iPad, and MacApple unveils the new iMac with M4, supercharged by Apple Intelligence and available in fresh colorsApple’s new Mac mini is more mighty, more mini, and built for Apple IntelligenceNew MacBook Pro features M4 family of chips and Apple IntelligenceApple introduces M4 Pro and M4 MaxApple shares the most popular podcasts of 2024Apple Intelligence now features Image Playground, Genmoji, and moreHis Majesty King Charles III visits Apple’s U.K. headquartersJoin our DiscordDevClub Discord
Thanks to our monthly supporters
Adam Wulf
★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Dec 15, 2024 • 52min
App Store Presence and Optimization
App store presence and optimization can be as simple or complicated as you choose. The short advice is that the more you put in, the more you get out.We dive into details and suggestions in this episode based on our experiences.(00:00) - Introduction
(01:30) - What is App Store Presence?
(09:56) - Become a member
(12:54) - Keywording
(15:51) - Privacy and age rating
(20:50) - Clean My Mac
(24:00) - Visuals
(32:49) - Learning resources
(35:31) - SetApp
(36:46) - Tools
As mentioned in this episodehttps://developer.apple.com/help/app-store-connect/manage-app-information/upload-app-previews-and-screenshots/https://www.youtube.com/@appfigureshttps://appfigures.com/resources/guideshttps://subclub.com/https://developer.apple.com/app-store/custom-product-pages/https://developer.apple.com/help/app-store-connect/manage-featuring-nominations/nominate-your-app-for-featuring/https://helm-app.com/https://rotato.app/https://www.sketch.com/Join our DiscordDevClub Discord
Thanks to our monthly supporters
Adam Wulf
★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Nov 24, 2024 • 41min
Swift on the Server, Hummingbird
This week, we discuss serverside Swift using Hummingbird. We also discuss Vapor to compare the two experiences.(00:00) - Introduction
(08:44) - Clean My Mac
(28:20) - Coffee Time
(34:17) - Cocoatype.com
(34:57) - Support the podcast
https://www.compileswift.com/podcast/s06e12/https://vapor.codes/https://hummingbird.codes/Clean My Mac
Thanks to our monthly supporters
Adam Wulf
★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Nov 10, 2024 • 57min
AI Tools for app makers
This week’s episode discusses AI tools and their applications for developers. The hosts share their experiences using AI chatbots, highlighting their usefulness for code generation, problem-solving guidance, and code explanation. They also discuss the benefits of AI tools for finding code snippets and remembering API names.AI tools are useful for developers, especially when dealing with outdated or obscure technologies, as they can provide accurate and relevant information. While Apple’s predictive code completion in Xcode has its limitations, it is a step towards integrating AI into developer tools. However, the lack of progress on Apple’s promised chat-based tool, Swift Assist, raises concerns about Apple’s ability to compete in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.Mentioned in this episodeDeveloper DuckCursorGitHub Copilot for XcodeClean My MacFollow Peterhttps://peterwitham.comFollow Geoffhttps://cocoatype.comBecome a Patreon member and help this Podcast survivehttps://www.patreon.com/compileswift
Thanks to our monthly supporters
Adam Wulf
★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Oct 26, 2024 • 56min
App Intents
App intents can be exposed in various ways beyond shortcuts, such as custom controls, focus filters, and spotlight actions. They enable users to perform specific actions without launching the app, making them more accessible and user-friendly. App intents can also be used to configure widgets, interact with hardware, and handle preferences, providing a seamless user experience across different platforms.(00:00) - Introduction
(04:20) - App Intents
(06:57) - Become a member
(07:17) - Some examples
(16:31) - Action Centered Design
(17:52) - Get some Coffee
(20:04) - Examples from Barc
(21:39) - What makes a good App Intent
(27:26) - Creating an App Intent
(30:03) - Using Queries and Configuration
(32:36) - Get SetApp
(55:35) - Cocoatype.com
(55:38) - Support the podcast
Mentioned in this episodeThe way we interact with apps is changing, so should the way they are designedWWDC Developer video for getting started with App IntentsBecome a Patreon member and help this Podcast survivehttps://www.patreon.com/compileswiftFollow me on Mastodonhttps://iosdev.space/@Compileswift
Thanks to our monthly supporters
Adam Wulf
★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★


