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Mar 27, 2025 • 49min

Full Stack Things with Werner Jainek and Vojtěch Rylko

Werner Jainek and Vojtěch Rylko from Cultured Code talk about their migration of Things Cloud to Server Side with Swift and what they learned along the way.GuestThings - To-Do List for Mac & iOSThings (@things.app) — BlueskyThings (@culturedcode)Things (@things@mastodon.online)Werner Jainek (@jainek@mastodon.social)Vojtěch RylkoVojtech Rylko (@vry@mastodon.social)Vojtěch Rylko | LinkedInVojtěch Rylko (@vojtechrylko)vojtarylko (Vojtech Rylko)AnnouncementsJoin Bushel BetaJoin our Patreon!Newsletters | BrightDigitLinksSwift.org - How Swift's server support powers Things CloudThe Success Story of Server-Side Swift at Cultured Code - Vojtech Rylko - YouTubeRelated EpisodesSwift on Android with Marc Prud'hommeauxSwift, Server Side, Serverless with Sébastien StormacqFull Stack Lyriq with Adegboyega OlusunmadePixelBlitz in Public with Martin LasekSwiftly Tooling with Pol Piella AbadiaBackend Decisions with Mikaela CaronWhat is Firebase with Peter FrieseAWS and SOTO with Adam FowlerSocial MediaEmailleo@brightdigit.comGitHub - @brightdigitTwitter BrightDigit - @brightdigitLeo - @leogdionLinkedInBrightDigitLeoPatreon - brightdigitCreditsMusic from https://filmmusic.io"Blippy Trance" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) (00:00) - Overview of Cultured Code and Things App (02:19) - Migrating to Server-Side Swift (09:07) - Technical Challenges and Solutions (27:56) - Background Workers and Swift (32:11) - Swift 6 Adoption (36:34) - Chaos Testing and Deployment Thanks to our monthly supporters Tomáš Slíž Edward Sanchez Steven Lipton ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Mar 14, 2025 • 25min

SwiftUI Fundamentals with Natalia Panferova

Natalia Panferova, a former Apple engineer and author of 'SwiftUI Fundamentals,' dives into her experiences on the core SwiftUI team. She addresses common frustrations developers face with SwiftUI and shares practical tips on state management and layout techniques. Natalia also discusses the integration of SwiftUI with UIKit and highlights the nuances of macOS development. Her insights provide a rare glimpse into the challenges and opportunities of app creation, making it a must-listen for aspiring developers.
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Feb 12, 2025 • 56min

Swift on Android with Marc Prud'hommeaux

Marc Prud'hommeaux explains how you can get started building Android apps in Swift, what's the future of the Swift on Android working group, and what's FOSDEM.GuestMarc Prud'hommeaux (@marcprux@mastodon.social) - MastodonMarc Prud'hommeaux | LinkedIn@marcprux.bsky.social — Blueskymarcprux (Marc Prud'hommeaux) | GitHub AnnouncementsJoin Bushel BetaJoin our Patreon!Newsletters | BrightDigitLinksskip.tools (@skiptools@mas.to) - mas.toskipapp-showcaseskiptools/skipapp-showcase: Sample Skip app demonstrating SkipUI components for iOS and AndroidSkip Showcase - Apps on Google PlaySwift Everywhere: Bringing Swift Packages to AndroidSwift on Android Working Group - Community Showcase - Swift ForumsFOSDEM 2025 - A Free Software App Store for iOS: the App Fair Project's perspective on the DMARelated EpisodesSwift Toolkit with Natan RolnikSwift, Server Side, Serverless with Sébastien StormacqLudicrous Types with Nick LockwoodWe Have All The Heroes with Stefano MondinoSwiftly Tooling with Pol Piella AbadiaSwift Server Workgroup with Joannis OrlandosSwift Package Manager Super Powers with Marco EidingerObjective-C Today with Graham LeeSocial MediaEmailleo@brightdigit.comGitHub - @brightdigitTwitter BrightDigit - @brightdigitLeo - @leogdionLinkedInBrightDigitLeoPatreon - brightdigitCreditsMusic from https://filmmusic.io"Blippy Trance" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) (00:00) - Origins of Skip.Tools (07:59) - Technical Deep Dive: Swift to Kotlin (27:31) - Swift on Android Working Group (31:37) - Transpiled vs. Natively Compiled Swift (42:32) - Skip Showcase and Practical Applications (51:33) - What is FOSDEM? Thanks to our monthly supporters Tomáš Slíž Edward Sanchez Steven Lipton ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Jan 25, 2025 • 17min

Moving Forward 2025

What a wild ride 2024 was - from big life changes to surprising shifts in Apple development, I'm sharing the story of what went down this year. After navigating job hunts, tech trends, and some unexpected wins (and losses), I've got some insights about where we're headed in 2025, plus some exciting opportunities for you Swift folks!AnnouncementsJoin Bushel BetaJoin our Patreon!Newsletters | BrightDigitNow Hiring! macOS, watchOS, HealthKit and more...!LinksBeing Sendable with SwiftDataUsing ModelActor in SwiftDataSwiftData CRUD Operations with ModelActorbrightdigit/DataThespian: Concurrency-Friendly SwiftDataApple is pausing notification summaries for news in the latest iOS 18.3 betaEven Apple wasn’t able to make VR headsets mainstream in 2024How does Server Side Swift Workout in the Real World? - Leo DionSwift & Interoperability - Tony Parker & Ben CohenRelated EpisodesSwift Toolkit with Natan RolnikChatGPTovski with Kris SlazinskiIt Depends with Brandon WilliamsSwift Server Workgroup with Joannis OrlandosSwiftUI Field Guide with Chris EidhofFear of the Main Thread with Matt MasicottePosture Island with Jordi BruinSocial MediaEmailleo@brightdigit.comGitHub - @brightdigitTwitter BrightDigit - @brightdigitLeo - @leogdionLinkedInBrightDigitLeoPatreon - brightdigitCreditsMusic from https://filmmusic.io"Blippy Trance" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) (00:00) - Introduction (01:07) - Job Market (04:13) - Apple Stuff (08:51) - Analytics Review (11:10) - Future Plans Thanks to our monthly supporters Tomáš Slíž Edward Sanchez Steven Lipton ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Dec 31, 2024 • 43min

Fear of the Main Thread with Matt Masicotte

Matt Masicotte comes on the show to clear up all our misconceptions about concurrency in Swift 6. 😑GuestMatt Massicotte - @mattiem@mastodon.socialmassicotte.org | I write stuff here.Matt Massicotte (@massicotte.org) — Blueskymattmassicotte (Matt Massicotte)Matt Massicotte | LinkedInMatt Massicotte (@mattie) / XAnnouncementsBrightDigit 103 - 🎁 Early Black Friday Deals50% off first year of Bushel Pro25% off Patreon Membership - Use Code 64632Join Bushel BetaJoin our Brand New Patreon Page!Newsletters | BrightDigitLinks[Pitch] Inherit isolation by default for async functions - Evolution / Pitches - Swift ForumsSwift concurrency: Behind the scenes - WWDC21 - Videos - Apple DeveloperConcurrency Step-by-Step: A Network RequestConcurrency Step-by-Step: Reading from StorageMaking Mistakes with Swift ConcurrencyBeing Sendable with SwiftDataSwift 6 Incomplete Migration Guide for DummiesUsing ModelActor in SwiftDataNon-Sendable types are cool too you knowProblematic Swift Concurrency PatternsSE-0430: sending parameter and result valuesSE-0431: @isolated(any) Function TypesSE-0434: Usability of global-actor-isolated typesSo how does this whole @preconcurrency thing work?Related EpisodesAsync, Await, and Combine with Marin TodorovAwaiting for Async with Vincent PradeillesEdge of Concurrency with Matt MassicotteOpen and Extensible with Matt MassicottePractical Year - Part 1 with Donny WalsPractical Year - Part 2 with Donny WalsThe Case of the Crimson Test Suite with Daniel SteinbergWWDC Notes with Cihat GündüzSocial MediaEmailleo@brightdigit.comGitHub - @brightdigitTwitter BrightDigit - @brightdigitLeo - @leogdionLinkedInBrightDigitLeoPatreon - brightdigitCreditsMusic from https://filmmusic.io"Blippy Trance" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) (00:00) - Concurrency in Swift 6: Challenges and Adoption (16:47) - Swift 6.1 (25:47) - Understanding Sendable Types (36:31) - Future of Swift and Xcode Enhancements Thanks to our monthly supporters Tomáš Slíž Edward Sanchez Steven Lipton ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Dec 24, 2024 • 23min

Practical Year - Part 2 with Donny Wals

Part 2 of our chat with Donny - we discuss the job market, AI, Vision Pro, and of course Swift UI.GuestDonny WalsDonny Wals 👾 (@donnywals.bsky.social) — BlueskyDonny Wals 👾 (@DonnyWals) / Xdonny wals - YouTubeDonny Wals (@donnywals@chaos.social) - chaos.socialDonny Wals | LinkedInAnnouncementsBrightDigit 103 - 🎁 Early Black Friday Deals50% off first year of Bushel Pro25% off Patreon Membership - Use Code 64632Join Bushel BetaJoin our Brand New Patreon Page!Newsletters | BrightDigitLinksPractical Swift Concurrency - Make the most out of Concurrency in Swift 6 and beyondSwiftData | Fatbobman's Blogbrightdigit/DataThespian: Concurrency-Friendly SwiftDataMan vs Machine: Can ChatGPT write better SwiftUI than you? - iOS Conf SG 2023Related EpisodesPractical Entrepreneur with Donny WalsDebugging Your Job Search with Jaim ZuberThe Great SwiftUI Migration - Part 2 with Ben ScheirmanThe Great SwiftUI Migration - Part 1 with Ben ScheirmanThe Case of the Crimson Test Suite with Daniel SteinbergEdge of Concurrency with Matt MassicotteIt Depends with Brandon WilliamsPractical Combine with Donny WalsSocial MediaEmailleo@brightdigit.comGitHub - @brightdigitTwitter BrightDigit - @brightdigitLeo - @leogdionLinkedInBrightDigitLeoPatreon - brightdigitCreditsMusic from https://filmmusic.io"Blippy Trance" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) (00:00) - SwiftUI (03:02) - Vision Pro (08:22) - AI (14:26) - Job Market Thanks to our monthly supporters Tomáš Slíž Edward Sanchez Steven Lipton ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Dec 19, 2024 • 32min

Practical Year - Part 1 with Donny Wals

Donny comes on yet again to give his thoughts on 2024 - Swift Data, Swift Testing and Swift Macros while we mourn the death of Combine.GuestDonny WalsDonny Wals 👾 (@donnywals.bsky.social) — BlueskyDonny Wals 👾 (@DonnyWals) / Xdonny wals - YouTubeDonny Wals (@donnywals@chaos.social) - chaos.socialDonny Wals | LinkedInAnnouncementsBrightDigit 103 - 🎁 Early Black Friday Deals50% off first year of Bushel Pro25% off Patreon Membership - Use Code 64632Join Bushel BetaJoin our Brand New Patreon Page!Newsletters | BrightDigitLinksPractical Swift Concurrency - Make the most out of Concurrency in Swift 6 and beyondSwiftData | Fatbobman's Blogbrightdigit/DataThespian: Concurrency-Friendly SwiftDataRelated EpisodesPractical Entrepreneur with Donny WalsDebugging Your Job Search with Jaim ZuberThe Great SwiftUI Migration - Part 2 with Ben ScheirmanThe Great SwiftUI Migration - Part 1 with Ben ScheirmanThe Case of the Crimson Test Suite with Daniel SteinbergEdge of Concurrency with Matt MassicotteIt Depends with Brandon WilliamsPractical Combine with Donny WalsSocial MediaEmailleo@brightdigit.comGitHub - @brightdigitTwitter BrightDigit - @brightdigitLeo - @leogdionLinkedInBrightDigitLeoPatreon - brightdigitCreditsMusic from https://filmmusic.io"Blippy Trance" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) (00:00) - Bushel 2.0 (00:37) - Swift Data (09:37) - Swift Testing and Macros (14:37) - Swift Concurrency (25:33) - Combine ☠️ Thanks to our monthly supporters Tomáš Slíž Edward Sanchez Steven Lipton ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Dec 2, 2024 • 44min

Swift, Server Side, Serverless with Sébastien Stormacq

Sébastien Stormacq joins us to talk about AWS Lambda and Swift - what does "Serverless" mean, how deployment works, and how to get started.GuestSébastien ☁ Stormacq 🇺🇦 (@sebsto) / XSeb @ AWS (@sebsto.bsky.social) — BlueskySébastien ☁ (Seb) Stormacq | LinkedInGithub - sebsto (Sébastien Stormacq)Sebastien Stormacq (@sebstormacq) • Threads, Say moreSebastien Stormacq (@sebsto@awscommunity.social) - AWSCommunity.socialAnnouncementsBrightDigit 103 - 🎁 Early Black Friday Deals50% off first year of Bushel Pro25% off Patreon Membership - Use Code 64632Join Bushel BetaJoin our Brand New Patreon Page!Newsletters | BrightDigitLinksswift-server/swift-aws-lambda-runtime: Swift implementation of AWS Lambda RuntimeGetting started with IAM - AWS Identity and Access ManagementSwift, Server-Side, Serverless - Sébastien StormacqJust Save a File, It's Easy, Right?! - Mikaela CaronRelated EpisodesFull Stack Lyriq with Adegboyega OlusunmadeLudicrous Types with Nick LockwoodVoice in a Can with Damian MehersSwift Server Workgroup with Joannis OrlandosPixelBlitz in Public with Martin LasekSwift Package Index with Dave Verwer and Sven SchmidtBackend Decisions with Mikaela CaronSocial MediaEmailleo@brightdigit.comGitHub - @brightdigitTwitter BrightDigit - @brightdigitLeo - @leogdionLinkedInBrightDigitLeoPatreon - brightdigitCreditsMusic from https://filmmusic.io"Blippy Trance" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) (00:00) - Understanding AWS Lambda and Serverless Computin (12:07) - Getting Started with AWS Lambda in Swift (21:17) - Understanding AWS Security and Authorization (27:36) - Developing and Deploying Swift on AWS Lambda (32:42) - Testing and Integration with AWS Services Thanks to our monthly supporters Tomáš Slíž Edward Sanchez Steven Lipton ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Nov 22, 2024 • 40min

Swift Toolkit with Natan Rolnik

Natan Rolnik from swifttoolkit.dev and I chatted about building tools in Swift, ArgumentParser, Swift Package Manager, and more.GuestNatan RolnikNatan Rolnik (@natanrolnik) / XNatan Rolnik (@natanrolnik@mastodon.social) - MastodonNatan Rolnik | KodecoNatan Rolnik | LinkedInNatan Rolnik (@natanrolnik) • Instagram photos and videosnatanrolnik (Natan Rolnik) | Github AnnouncementsNeed help with your projects this year? BrightDigit has openings.Join Bushel BetaJoin our Brand New Patreon Page!BrightDigit #100 - Top 10 Emails Ever! 🎉🚀Newsletters | BrightDigitSwift LiveCoding - Adding Screen Recording to BushelHow does Server Side Swift Workout in the Real World? - Leo DionLinksSwiftToolkit.devSwift Toolkit.dev (@swifttoolkit@mastodon.social) - Mastodon@SwiftToolkit (X)Swift Toolkit | GithubA Different Approach Using the Swift Argument ParserCopy On Write and the Swift-CowBox MacroSupporting Interactive Input in CLI Tools Using Property WrappersUnderstanding Colors and Styles in Terminal Outputapple/swift-argument-parser: Straightforward, type-safe argument parsing for Swiftvapor/console-kit: 💻 APIs for creating interactive CLI tools.patriksvensson/spectre-kit: A Swift framework that makes it easier to create beautiful console applications.rensbreur/SwiftTUI: SwiftUI for terminal applicationsbrightdigit/PackageDSL: Simplify the management of your Package.swift file with PackageDSLRelated EpisodesLudicrous Types with Nick LockwoodWWDC Notes with Cihat GündüzHacking with Ignite with Paul HudsonWe Have All The Heroes with Stefano MondinoSwiftly Tooling with Pol Piella AbadiaSwift Server Workgroup with Joannis OrlandosSupercharged with Pedro PiñeraSwift Package Index with Dave Verwer and Sven SchmidtBackend Decisions with Mikaela CaronDeveloper Productivity with Rudrank RiyamSwift Package Manager Super Powers with Marco EidingerExpert Swift with Shai MishaliSocial MediaEmailleo@brightdigit.comGitHub - @brightdigitTwitter BrightDigit - @brightdigitLeo - @leogdionLinkedInBrightDigitLeoPatreon - brightdigitCreditsMusic from https://filmmusic.io"Blippy Trance" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) (00:00) - Nathan's Work and Contribution (05:14) - Deep Dive into Swift CLI Tools (19:09) - Understanding Copy-on-Write in Swift (23:42) - Practical Applications and Performance Considerations (26:30) - Swift Package Manager and Development Tools Thanks to our monthly supporters Tomáš Slíž Edward Sanchez Steven Lipton ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Nov 15, 2024 • 31min

Full Stack Lyriq with Adegboyega Olusunmade

Adegboyega Olusunmade joins to talk about building his Full Stack Swift app Lyriq and what did he learn along the way: the differences between building an iOS app and a server app to deploying a server application.GuestAdegboyega Olusunmade (@AdeOlusunmade) / XAnnouncementsNeed help with your projects this year? BrightDigit has openings.Join Bushel BetaJoin our Brand New Patreon Page!BrightDigit #100 - Top 10 Emails Ever! 🎉🚀Newsletters | BrightDigitSwift LiveCoding - Adding Screen Recording to BushelHow does Server Side Swift Workout in the Real World? - Leo DionLinksDoforlove & Co.LyriqLyriq on the App StoreGlad MindGlad Mind on the App StoreThe Adventures and Misadventures of Building a Trivia app with Vapor - Adegboyega OlusunmadeVaporDeploy app servers close to your users · FlyCloud Application Platform | HerokuRelated EpisodesLudicrous Types with Nick LockwoodVoice in a Can with Damian MehersCan you Vision Pro in Objective-C with Danielle LewisSwift Student Challenge with Dezmond BlairPlinky with Joe FabisevichSwift Server Workgroup with Joannis OrlandosSwift Package Index with Dave Verwer and Sven SchmidtHow to Learn New APIs with Stewart Lynch - Part 2Social MediaEmailleo@brightdigit.comGitHub - @brightdigitTwitter BrightDigit - @brightdigitLeo - @leogdionLinkedInBrightDigitLeoPatreon - brightdigitCreditsMusic from https://filmmusic.io"Blippy Trance" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) (00:00) - Building Lyriq: Challenges and Decisions (16:55) - Exploring Swift and Database Management (22:24) - Transitioning from iOS to Server-Side Swift Thanks to our monthly supporters Tomáš Slíž Edward Sanchez Steven Lipton ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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