
Empower Apps
An exploration of Apple business news and technology. We talk about how businesses can use new technology to empower their business and employees, from Leo Dion, founder of BrightDigit.
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Aug 22, 2020 • 44min
Machine Learning and Core ML with Jameson Toole
GuestJameson Toole (@jamesonthecrow)Fritz AI - Twitter (@fritzlabs)Heartbeat - Fritz AI Development Blog and TutorialsRelated EpisodesEpisode 37 - Machine Learning with Kevin ScottWWDC Videos - We LovedBuild an Action Classifier with Create MLDetect Body and Hand Pose with VisionMake apps smarter with Natural LanguageControl training in Create ML with SwiftGet models on device using Core ML ConvertersSponsorsAppFiguresThe tools you need to monitor, optimize, and get more downloads.If you want your app to succeed, there's never been a better time to read up on App Store Optimization and Appfigures provides that for you. Check out their great articles and guides on app store optimization Brand new teardowns of specific apps, like Spotify for instance or indie apps like Fotmob.New competitor's report in the Appfigures dashboard where you are able to view competitor downloads, build performance benchmarks, and see the new trends as they happen. Check it out here.Check out more of their resources at appfigures.com/resources.The folks at Appfigures have easy step-by-step guides and intuitive tools to do that, which many indie developers are using to get more downloads:https://appfigures.com/resources/asoAlso check out our episode with CEO Ariel Michaeli:https://share.transistor.fm/s/15b7ff63Try Appfigures for free, and if you like it use the special link to get 30% off for the next 3 months:https://appfigures.com/account/upgrade?p=empower3030Transistor.FmYour podcast's publishing platformTransistor not only hosts your podcast but also:Help distribute your podcast with integrations to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, YouTube, and MailchimpDeep analytics including average downloads per episode, popular podcast apps, number of subscribers, trendsProfessional support for creatives, businesses, and professional podcasters when it comes to hosting and analyticsTry it today with this special link:https://transistor.fm/?via=empowerappsPreparing for Machine LearningWhat does it mean to build a Model?What tasks are you trying to perform?How do you prep data for a model?How do you collect data for a model?Deciding the Machine Learning TaskWhat types of task can ML do?What's the difference between recommendation and recognition?What is supervised learning?What does Apple provide for building models?How does the Vision framework work?Why should you consider Machine Learning on Device?How can you process Speech?How does choosing the processor affect training?Making ML Part of the ProjectHow to iterate over models?How do you acquire that first set of data?What is synthetic data?How do you implement unit testing in Machine Learning?ML and WWDC 2020How does Apple Silicon on the Mac affect Machine Learning? What advances in Machine Learning came out of WWDC 2020?How WWDC 2020 reveals how ML continues to evolve?Social MediaEmailleo@brightdigit.comGitHub - @brightdigitTwitter BrightDigit - @brightdigitLeo - @leogdionLinkedInBrightDigitLeoInstagram - @brightdigitPatreon - empowerappshowCreditsMusic from https://filmmusic.io"Blippy Trance" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
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Aug 12, 2020 • 44min
The Future of Mac Development with Lucas Derraugh - Part 2
GuestLucas Derraugh @LucasDerraugh on Twitterlucasderraugh on GitHub AppleProgramming on YouTubeResponder ChainGitUp AppRelated EpisodesEpisode 59 - The Future of Mac Development with Lucas Derraugh - Part 1Episode 57 - SwiftUI with Majid Jabrayilov - Part 2Episode 56 - SwiftUI with Majid Jabrayilov - Part 1Episode 55 - WWDC 2020 and Xcode 12 with Vadim Shpakovski - Part 2Episode 54 - WWDC 2020 and Xcode 12 with Vadim Shpakovski - Part 1Episode 53 - WWDC 2020 - Quick ThoughtsEpisode 20 - WWDC 2019 - Mac Development with Daniel JalkutRelated LinksResponder Chain EpisodesIvan Sapozhnik on Creating Menu Bar AppsMalin Sundberg on SwiftUI for macOSLeo talks about Asset Catalogs and SpeculidSpeculid Update for Big SurWWDC Videos - We LovedAdopt the new look of macOSWhat’s new in Mac CatalystOptimize the interface of your Mac Catalyst appWhat's new in SwiftUIPort your Mac app to Apple Silicon SponsorsAppFiguresThe tools you need to monitor, optimize, and get more downloads.If you want your app to succeed, there's never been a better time to read up on App Store Optimization and Appfigures provides that for you. Check out their great articles and guides on app store optimization Brand new teardowns of specific apps, like Spotify for instance or indie apps like Fotmob.New competitor's report in the Appfigures dashboard where you are able to view competitor downloads, build performance benchmarks, and see the new trends as they happen. Check it out here.Check out more of their resources at appfigures.com/resources.The folks at Appfigures have easy step-by-step guides and intuitive tools to do that, which many indie developers are using to get more downloads:https://appfigures.com/resources/asoAlso check out our episode with CEO Ariel Michaeli:https://share.transistor.fm/s/15b7ff63Try Appfigures for free, and if you like it use the special link to get 30% off for the next 3 months:https://appfigures.com/account/upgrade?p=empower3030BrightDigitSpecialize in helping businesses build apps for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch10 years of experience developing for a variety of Apple platformHelping dev shops which lack experience with Apple platforms and SwiftContact me if you need help today.Apple SiliconAre you getting a DTK?What the future of Windows on the Mac?Running Virtual Machines and Docker on Apple SiliconWhat are the battery life improvements with Apple Silicon?Migrating Apps using C and C++ LibrariesmacOS Big SurChallenges running on older machinesNew UI UpdatesBuilding UI by staying with Apple's APIsEnsuring Keyboard SupportEnsuring Discoverability for "Pros"Distributing Mac AppsApp Store vs Selling Your SelfChallenges with SandboxingDealing with NotarizationDealing with Permissions DialogsSocial MediaEmailleo@brightdigit.comGitHub - @brightdigitTwitter BrightDigit - @brightdigitLeo - @leogdionLinkedInBrightDigitLeoInstagram - @brightdigitPatreon - empowerappshowCreditsMusic from https://filmmusic.io"Blippy Trance" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
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Aug 7, 2020 • 46min
The Future of Mac Development with Lucas Derraugh - Part 1
GuestLucas Derraugh @LucasDerraugh on Twitterlucasderraugh on GitHub AppleProgramming on YouTubeResponder ChainGitUp AppRelated EpisodesEpisode 57 - SwiftUI with Majid Jabrayilov - Part 2Episode 56 - SwiftUI with Majid Jabrayilov - Part 1Episode 55 - WWDC 2020 and Xcode 12 with Vadim Shpakovski - Part 2Episode 54 - WWDC 2020 and Xcode 12 with Vadim Shpakovski - Part 1Episode 53 - WWDC 2020 - Quick ThoughtsEpisode 20 - WWDC 2019 - Mac Development with Daniel JalkutRelated LinksResponder Chain EpisodesIvan Sapozhnik on Creating Menu Bar AppsMalin Sundberg on SwiftUI for macOSLeo talks about Asset Catalogs and SpeculidSpeculid Update for Big SurWWDC Videos - We LovedAdopt the new look of macOSWhat’s new in Mac CatalystOptimize the interface of your Mac Catalyst appWhat's new in SwiftUIPort your Mac app to Apple Silicon SponsorsAppFiguresThe tools you need to monitor, optimize, and get more downloads.If you want your app to succeed, there's never been a better time to read up on App Store Optimization and Appfigures provides that for you. Check out their great articles and guides on app store optimization Brand new teardowns of specific apps, like Spotify for instance or indie apps like Fotmob.New competitor's report in the Appfigures dashboard where you are able to view competitor downloads, build performance benchmarks, and see the new trends as they happen. Check it out here.Check out more of their resources at appfigures.com/resources.The folks at Appfigures have easy step-by-step guides and intuitive tools to do that, which many indie developers are using to get more downloads:https://appfigures.com/resources/asoAlso check out our episode with CEO Ariel Michaeli:https://share.transistor.fm/s/15b7ff63Try Appfigures for free, and if you like it use the special link to get 30% off for the next 3 months:https://appfigures.com/account/upgrade?p=empower3030360iDev - August 16 - 19 (Remote)The Leading indie iOS/Mac (and watchOS, and tvOS) Developer conferenceIt's all about Community and Code!Four days of hands-on training, amazing sessions, and the great community. All Swift.Use the promo code WeAreSwift to get 20% off registration.WWDC and MacEmphasis on Mac DevelopmentWhy should iOS developers get into Mac development?iPad Pro Apps vs Mac Pro AppsChallenges of SwiftUI vs AppKitImprovements to AppKitWidgets on macOSSwiftUI Updates for Document-Based AppsElectron vs NativeSocial MediaEmailleo@brightdigit.comGitHub - @brightdigitTwitter BrightDigit - @brightdigitLeo - @leogdionLinkedInBrightDigitLeoInstagram - @brightdigitPatreon - empowerappshowCreditsMusic from https://filmmusic.io"Blippy Trance" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
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Jul 31, 2020 • 45min
Big Bad Bluetooth with Leah Vogel
GuestLeah Vogel - Twitter: @leah_m_vogelLinkedInMediumUIKonf 2020 - Leah Vogel - Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad BLERelated EpisodesEpisode 40 - Handling Errors Correctly with Jeff KelleyEpisode 53 - WWDC 2020 - Quick ThoughtsRelated LinksWWDC 2020 - Meet Nearby InteractionBlueSee BLE DebuggerWWDC Videos - We LovedBuild complications in SwiftUICreate complications for Apple WatchApp essentials in SwiftUIBuild document-based apps in SwiftUISponsorsAppFiguresThe tools you need to monitor, optimize, and get more downloads.If you want your app to succeed, there's never been a better time to read up on App Store Optimization and Appfigures provides that for you. Check out their great articles and guides on app store optimization Brand new teardowns of specific apps, like Spotify for instance. Check out more of their resources at appfigures.com/resources.The folks at Appfigures have easy step-by-step guides and intuitive tools to do that, which many indie developers are using to get more downloads:https://appfigures.com/resources/asoAlso check out our episode with CEO Ariel Michaeli:https://share.transistor.fm/s/15b7ff63Try Appfigures for free, and if you like it use the special link to get 30% off for the next 3 months:https://appfigures.com/account/upgrade?p=empower3030Bluetooth 101Origins of BluetoothWhere Bluetooth is a good fit?What is Peripheral?Profiles, Services and CharacteristicsWhat's the difference between Classic and BLE?How to measure signal strength?How to pull extra information from a Characteristic?Development Challenges Similarities with NetworkingDecoding and Encoding Data from BluetoothWhy Mocking is Important in iOS DevelopmentUsing the Mac for Testing APIsDealing with Connectivity IssuesConnection PeculiaritiesHow can Bluetooth be misused?Social MediaEmailleo@brightdigit.comGitHub - @brightdigitTwitter BrightDigit - @brightdigitLeo - @leogdionLinkedInBrightDigitLeoInstagram - @brightdigitPatreon - empowerappshowCreditsMusic from https://filmmusic.io"Blippy Trance" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
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Jul 17, 2020 • 38min
SwiftUI with Majid Jabrayilov - Part 2
GuestMajid JabrayilovSwiftWithMajid.comSwiftUI WeeklyTwitter @mecidRelated EpisodesEpisode 56 - SwiftUI with Majid Jabrayilov - Part 1Episode 55 - WWDC 2020 and Xcode 12 with Vadim Shpakovski - Part 2Episode 54 - WWDC 2020 and Xcode 12 with Vadim Shpakovski - Part 1Episode 53 - WWDC 2020 - Quick ThoughtsEpisode 47 - Practical Combine with Donny WalsEpisode 40 - Handling Errors Correctly with Jeff KelleyEpisode 35 - SwiftUI - The Good, the Bad, and the BenefitsEpisode 30 - Quickie: Swift UI and 2020 TrendsEpisode 19 - WWDC 2019 - Swift UI with Jason AndersonRelated LinksSwift with Majid - What's new in SwiftUISwift with Majid - The difference between @StateObject, @EnvironmentObject, and @ObservedObject in SwiftUISwift with Majid - New property wrappers in SwiftUISwift with Majid -The magic of Animatable values in SwiftUISwiftUI Property Wrappers by Donny WallsWWDC Videos - We LovedBuild complications in SwiftUICreate complications for Apple WatchApp essentials in SwiftUIBuild document-based apps in SwiftUISponsorsAppFiguresThe tools you need to monitor, optimize, and get more downloads.If you want your app to succeed, there's never been a better time to read up on App Store Optimization and Appfigures provides that for you. Check out their great articles and guides on app store optimization Brand new teardowns of specific apps, like Spotify for instance. Check out more of their resources at appfigures.com/resources.The folks at Appfigures have easy step-by-step guides and intuitive tools to do that, which many indie developers are using to get more downloads:https://appfigures.com/resources/asoAlso check out our episode with CEO Ariel Michaeli:https://share.transistor.fm/s/15b7ff63Try Appfigures for free, and if you like it use the special link to get 30% off for the next 3 months:https://appfigures.com/account/upgrade?p=empower3030360iDev - August 16 - 19 (Remote)The Leading indie iOS/Mac (and watchOS, and tvOS) Developer conferenceIt's all about Community and Code!Four days of hands-on training, amazing sessions, and the great community. All Swift.Use the promo code WeAreSwift to get 20% off registration.New Property WrappersHow the new State Property Wrappers WorksManaging the Life Cycle of Your AppNew @StateObjectBenefits of @EnvironmentObject in the View HierarchyMaintaining SwiftUI AppsTesting Your StateUsing @StateObject with @EnvironmentObjectStoring Your State with @AppStorage and @SceneStorageHanding Errors with SwiftUIMigrating Older Apps to SwiftUIBridging UIKit to SwiftUINew SwiftUI FeaturesDocument-Based AppsImprovements to Xcode PreviewsWidgets and ComplicationsAnimatableMore Frameworks Views Moving to SwiftUI (i.e. Maps, AVFoundation, etc...)SwiftUI Challenges and WorkaroundsMulti-line Text and Text FormattingUsing Lazy Stacks for Large ListsDealing with AnimationsLists vs ForEachSocial MediaEmailleo@brightdigit.comGitHub - @brightdigitTwitter BrightDigit - @brightdigitLeo - @leogdionLinkedInBrightDigitLeoInstagram - @brightdigitPatreon - empowerappshowCreditsMusic from https://filmmusic.io"Blippy Trance" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
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Jul 12, 2020 • 29min
SwiftUI with Majid Jabrayilov - Part 1
GuestMajid JabrayilovSwiftWithMajid.comTwitter @mecidRelated EpisodesEpisode 55 - WWDC 2020 and Xcode 12 with Vadim Shpakovski - Part 2Episode 54 - WWDC 2020 and Xcode 12 with Vadim Shpakovski - Part 1Episode 53 - WWDC 2020 - Quick ThoughtsEpisode 47 - Practical Combine with Donny WalsEpisode 35 - SwiftUI - The Good, the Bad, and the BenefitsEpisode 30 - Quickie: Swift UI and 2020 TrendsEpisode 19 - WWDC 2019 - Swift UI with Jason AndersonRelated LinksSwift with Majid - What's new in SwiftUISwift with Majid - Mastering grids in SwiftUIWWDC Videos - We LovedBuild complications in SwiftUICreate complications for Apple WatchApp essentials in SwiftUIBuild document-based apps in SwiftUISponsorsAppFiguresThe tools you need to monitor, optimize, and get more downloads.If you want your app to succeed, there's never been a better time to read up on App Store Optimization and Appfigures provides that for you. Check out their great articles and guides on app store optimization Brand new teardowns of specific apps, like Spotify for instance. Check out more of their resources at appfigures.com/resources.The folks at Appfigures have easy step-by-step guides and intuitive tools to do that, which many indie developers are using to get more downloads:https://appfigures.com/resources/asoAlso check out our episode with CEO Ariel Michaeli:https://share.transistor.fm/s/15b7ff63Try Appfigures for free, and if you like it use the special link to get 30% off for the next 3 months:https://appfigures.com/account/upgrade?p=empower3030360iDev - August 16 - 19 (Remote)The Leading indie iOS/Mac (and watchOS, and tvOS) Developer conferenceIt's all about Community and Code!Four days of hands-on training, amazing sessions, and the great community. All Swift.Use the promo code WeAreSwift to get 20% off registration.What's New in SwiftUIMore Mature FrameworkUsed in More New FeaturesLazy StacksNew App Structures@main App Structure with old UIAppDelegateYES! Apple Watch doesn't need Storyboards and supports @mainBrand New Grids Do you build for iOS 13 or iOS 14Widgets and Complications in SwiftUI onlySwiftUI - Benefits and IssuesBenefits of SwiftUI over UIKitHow Declarative Programming is an ImprovementLimitation of Static Navigation ViewsSwiftUI on watchOSSwiftUI on tvOSLearning Curve with SwiftUISocial MediaEmailleo@brightdigit.comGitHub - @brightdigitTwitter BrightDigit - @brightdigitLeo - @leogdionLinkedInBrightDigitLeoInstagram - @brightdigitPatreon - empowerappshowCreditsMusic from https://filmmusic.io"Blippy Trance" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
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Jul 6, 2020 • 56min
WWDC 2020 and Xcode 12 with Vadim Shpakovski - Part 2
GuestVadim Shpakovski - @VadimShpakovskiNativeConnect RaycastRelated EpisodesEpisode 54 - WWDC 2020 and Xcode 12 with Vadim Shpakovski - Part 2Episode 44 - WWDC Spectacular (Part 2) with Peter WithamEpisode 43 - WWDC Spectacular (Part 1) with Peter WithamEpisode 53 - WWDC 2020 - Quick ThoughtsEpisode 49 - Vapor 4 with Tibor BödecsEpisode 36 - Upgrading Your Skills in 2020 with Paul HudsonEpisode 34 - Server-Side Swift with Tim CondonEpisode 33 - 2020 Developer Wish List with Alex BushEpisode 23 - Modularizing in Xcode with Abbey JacksonRelated LinksApple’s new ARM-based Macs won’t support Windows through Boot Camp - The Verge@brianstucki asks which open source software do you need updated for Apple SiliconQemu - Processor EmulatorSwift on ARM – Supporting ARM in Swift Package CIVideoMeme by Gui Rambo - Sample Document-Based App in SwiftUIArena: Explore SPM packages with ease by Sven A. SchmidtFastlaneSwaggerXcodegenXcode 12 Beta Release NotesXcode 12 for macOS Universal Apps Beta Release NotesSean Allen - What's the new in Xcode 12Paul Hudson - WWDC20: Wrap up and recommended talksLucas Derraugh - Responder Chain 2 Episode on SpeculidAtomic Web DesignWWDC Videos - We LovedExplore the new system architecture of Apple Silicon MacsAdopt the new look of macOSDistribute binary frameworks as Swift packagesPort your Mac app to Apple SiliconWhat's new in App Store ConnectExplore Packages and Projects with Xcode PlaygroundsGet your test results fasterHandle interruptions and alerts in UI testsCreate Swift Playgrounds content for iPad and MacExpanding automation with the App Store Connect APIWrite tests to failXCTSkip your testsUse Swift on AWS Lambda with XcodeSponsorsAppFiguresThe tools you need to monitor, optimize, and get more downloads.If you want your app to succeed, there's never been a better time to read up on App Store Optimization and Appfigures provides that for you. Check out their great articles and guides on app store optimization Brand new teardowns of specific apps, like Spotify for instance. Check out more of their resources at appfigures.com/resources.The folks at Appfigures have easy step-by-step guides and intuitive tools to do that, which many indie developers are using to get more downloads:https://appfigures.com/resources/asoAlso check out our episode with CEO Ariel Michaeli:https://share.transistor.fm/s/15b7ff63Try Appfigures for free, and if you like it use the special link to get 30% off for the next 3 months:https://appfigures.com/account/upgrade?p=empower3030Transistor.FmYour podcast's publishing platformTransistor not only hosts your podcast but also:Help distribute your podcast with integrations to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, YouTube, and MailchimpDeep analytics including average downloads per episode, popular podcast apps, number of subscribers, trendsProfessional support for creatives, businesses, and professional podcasters when it comes to hosting and analyticsTry it today with this special link:https://transistor.fm/?via=empowerappsmacOS 11 and Big SurStability of Big Sur vs CatalinaUnification of Design Thoughts on CatalystNative iOS on Apple SiliconAppKit vs SwiftUI Apple SiliconMigrating Apps to Apple SiliconHow Virtualization is LimitedWindows on Apple Silicon Xcode 12 vs Xcode 12 UniversalXcode 12New DesignNew SwiftUI App and Scene ChangesSwift Package Binary Dependencies and XCFrameworks

Jul 1, 2020 • 27min
WWDC 2020 and Xcode 12 with Vadim Shpakovski - Part 1
Interested in 360iDev Tickets? Let us know what you think of WWDC 2020 by replying to this tweet.GuestVadim Shpakovski - @VadimShpakovskiNativeConnect RaycastRelated EpisodesEpisode 44 - WWDC Spectacular (Part 2) with Peter WithamEpisode 43 - WWDC Spectacular (Part 1) with Peter WithamEpisode 33 - 2020 Developer Wish List with Alex BushRelated LinksJoe Cieplinski - WWDC 2020Helge Heß on Widgets WWDC Videos - We LovedBuild complications in SwiftUIDistribute binary frameworks as Swift packagesCreate app clips for other businessesCreate complications for Apple WatchSupport hardware keyboards in your appSponsorsAppFiguresThe tools you need to monitor, optimize, and get more downloads.If you want your app to succeed, there's never been a better time to read up on App Store Optimization and Appfigures provides that for you. Check out their great articles and guides on app store optimization Brand new teardowns of specific apps, like Spotify for instance. Check out more of their resources at appfigures.com/resources.The folks at Appfigures have easy step-by-step guides and intuitive tools to do that, which many indie developers are using to get more downloads:https://appfigures.com/resources/asoAlso check out our episode with CEO Ariel Michaeli:https://share.transistor.fm/s/15b7ff63Try Appfigures for free, and if you like it use the special link to get 30% off for the next 3 months:https://appfigures.com/account/upgrade?p=empower3030360iDev - August 16 - 19 (Remote)The Leading indie iOS/Mac (and watchOS, and tvOS) Developer conferenceIt's all about Community and Code!Four days of hands-on training, amazing sessions, and the great community. All Swift.Use the promo code WeAreSwift to get 20% off registration.WWDC 2020 from HomeBig Mac Year After So Many Years The Slow Unification of Apple Operating SystemsThe Slow Unification of User InterfaceOur Thoughts on the FormatThe Excitement of Speaking with Apple Engineers RemotelyTight Video ContentiOS 14, watchOS 7, iPadOS Widgets similarity to watchOS complicationsSimilarities to AndroidThe New App LibraryApp Clips might encourage businessesSwiftUI Complications on the Apple WatchMore Mobility metrics on the watchImprovements to SpotlightMinimize Full-Screen Overtaking - Phone Calls, Siri, SpotlightIs touch coming to the Mac?The Power of Scribble on the iPadDefault Apps on iOSSocial MediaEmailleo@brightdigit.comGitHub - @brightdigitTwitter BrightDigit - @brightdigitLeo - @leogdionLinkedInBrightDigitLeoInstagram - @brightdigitPatreon - empowerappshowCreditsMusic from https://filmmusic.io"Blippy Trance" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
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Jun 23, 2020 • 15min
WWDC 2020 - Quick Thoughts
Youtube Videohttps://youtu.be/wDpNBXItVLoiOS 14WidgetsApp ClipsDefault Apps AllowedClearer Privacy PoliciesiPadOS 14Scribble for Apple PencilShape Parsing(?) for Apple PencilNew UI Elements like SidebarmacOS 11 - Big SurBig UI Changes and RefreshImproved Catalyst LookNew IconsImprovements to Safari Web ExtensionsApple Silicon on the MacMore Performance Per Watt$500 Developer Tool Kit (Mac mini) for RentMajor Software and Tools All ReadyUnity, Microsoft, Adobe, Homebrew, etc...Virtualization available for Server-Side DevelopmentVAPOR DEMOED!Building for Universal Apps in Xcode for both CPU Architectures Rosetta 2 for EmulationCan Run iOS Apps NativelyMore Thoughts🕵️♀️Find My _ (i.e. Apple Tags) is a certification similar to HomeKit⌚️Wish there was more watchOS improvements🌊Want to try Big Sur 🛠Looking forward to try Xcode 12 and talking about it next week with Vadim ShpakovskiSocial MediaEmailleo@brightdigit.comTwitter BrightDigit - @brightdigitLeo - @leogdionLinkedInBrightDigitLeoPatreon - empowerappshowCreditsMusic from https://filmmusic.io"Blippy Trance" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
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Jun 16, 2020 • 42min
Haikus of Code with Erica Sadun - Part 2
GuestErica Sadun (website)@ericasadun (Twitter)@erica (GitHub)Swift Style, Second Edition by Erica SadunRelated EpisodesEpisode 20: WWDC 2019 - Mac Development with Daniel JalkutEpisode 49: Vapor 4 with Tibor BödecsEpisode 34: Server-Side Swift with Tim CondonRelated Linkstry! Swift WorldSwift Argument Parseryonaskolb/Mint (GitHub) - THE WAY to install Swift Package ToolsWE FOUND AN INSTALLATION TOOL! - “mint” (a simple SwiftPM installer) has improved my command line life - Erica SadunMusings on `Result` and building a command line utility with completion handlers - Erica SadunSwift Package Continuous Integration - Leo DionErica's Command Line Toolserica/now (GitHub) - Times around the world... erica/remind (GitHub) - Schedule a notification-center reminder from the command-line... erica/lns (GitHub) - Because no one can remember how to use `ln -s` when it really mattersLeo's Command Line Toolsbrightdigit/eggseed (GitHub) - Command Line Tool for Starting Your Swift Packages with Continuous Integrationbrightdigit/AssetLib (GitHub) - Create and Build Asset Catalog and TemplatesSwiftPackageIndex/PackageListValidator (GitHub) - A tool for validating the Swift Package Index package listHomeBrew Stuff (for Swift Packages - See Mint)HomeBrew Home Page - https://brew.shHow to Create a TapHow to Create a Cask (for Mac GUI Apps)How to Create a Formula (Command Line Apps) docopt - Command-line interface description languagekylef/Commander (GitHub) - Compose beautiful command line interfaces in SwiftJohnSundell/Publish (GitHub) - A static site generator for Swift developersHeartwitchSpeculidGimpInkscapeMacDownUlyssesVT100 codes 🙄Exit CodesSwift Language Change LogSwift on WindowsSponsorsAppFiguresThe tools you need to monitor, optimize, and get more downloads.There's a lot of demand for apps right now, so it's a really great time to give it a try. It's easier than you think.The guys who run it are indie devs who had a need and created a tool. 11 years later, it's an all-in-one platform for developers who want to get more downloads and make more money with their apps.The folks at Appfigures have easy step-by-step guides and intuitive tools to do that, which many indie developers are using to get more downloads:https://appfigures.com/resources/asoAlso check out our episode with CEO Ariel Michaeli:https://share.transistor.fm/s/15b7ff63Try Appfigures for free, and if you like it use the special link to get 30% off for the next 3 months:https://appfigures.com/account/upgrade?p=empower3030AudibleAudible is the leading provider of spoken-word entertainment and audiobooks, ranging from best sellers, to celebrity memoirs, news, business, and self-development. Every month, members get one (1) credit to pick any title, plus two (2) Audible Originals from a monthly selection, and access to daily news digests (from The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post), as well as guided meditation programs.My recommendationTalking to Strangers - What We Should Know About the People We Don't KnowWritten and Narrated by: Malcolm GladwellTry it out today and 2 free audiobooks:http://www.audibletrial.com/EmpowerAppsSwift Argument ParserHow does the parser work?What's the difference between Argument, Option, and Flag?What folks find challenging with it?How we are using the new library?How to run asynchronously with command line tools?How log and write to stdout and stderr?Dealing with errorsFuture of Swift ... also Leo wants to waste time porting SwiftUI into terminal appsSocial MediaEmailleo@brightdigit.comGitHubBrightDigit - @brightdigitTwitter BrightDigit - @brightdigit