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Aug 9, 2023 • 41min

It Depends with Brandon Williams

Brandon Williams from Point-Free comes on to talk about what dependencies are and managing then whether in testing or dealing with scaling.GuestBrandon Williams @mbrandonwMastodon @mbrandonw@hachyderm.ioPoint-FreePoint-Free @ GithubRelated EpisodesEpisode 80 - A Tour of Software Testing with Christina MoultonEpisode 144 - Yak Shaving with Tim MitraEpisode 137 - Humane Development with Jill ScottEpisode 133 - The Composable Architecture with Zev EisenbergEpisode 123 - Microapps Architecture with Majid JabrayilovEpisode 93 - Test-Driven Development in Swift with Gio LodiEpisode 107 - Expert Swift with Shai MishaliRelated Links Swift AST ExplorerNYSwifty 23 | Take control of your dependencies, don't let them control youSocial 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/) (00:00) - EmpowerApps.Show (00:03) - What's a dependency (03:28) - Testing and Dependencies (07:45) - Mocking Dependencies (12:16) - Testing VS Persistance (15:31) - Testing and the Community (18:34) - Simulator and Dependencies (21:18) - Testing Spectrum (23:00) - Safety and Ergonomics (33:11) - WWDC 2023 Thanks to our monthly supporters Edward Sanchez Steven Lipton ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Aug 4, 2023 • 32min

Edge of Concurrency with Matt Massicotte

Matt Massicotte from Chime discusses challenges faced migrating Async/Await and misconceptions with asynchronous programming. Topics include: limitations of Extension Kit, transitioning to Async systems, introducing concurrency to a stateful system, purpose of actors in protecting mutable state, and concurrency challenges in Swift.
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Jul 30, 2023 • 42min

Swift Server Workgroup with Joannis Orlandos

Learn about the latest developments in Swift Server Workgroup from Joannis Orlandos. Topics include HTTP Types, Open API Kit, Distributed Actors, and Macros for server-side development.
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Jul 25, 2023 • 18min

Now You Know What I'm Doing This Summer

In this episode, Leo goes over what he's working on this Summer of WWDC 2023 such as deep diving into watchOS 10 for Heartwitch, migrating from Combine to Observation in Bushel, and really taking advantage of a microapps architecture.Related EpisodesEpisode 155 - macOS Indie Deep Cuts with Aaron VeghEpisode 154 - Supercharged with Pedro PiñeraEpisode 153 - Arm Sling for Apple Watch Developers with Hidde van der PloegEpisode 151 - Platforms State of Union 2023 with Peter WithamEpisode 152 - Spatial Experiences of the Wild with Adrian EvesEpisode 130 - macOS by Tutorials with Sarah ReicheltRelated LinksWhat are the benefits of microapps?HeartwitchBushelVirtualization ChangesHow to run older versions of XcodeSwiftyPlace (Karin Prater)Address for Stickers - 5859 W Saginaw #182 Lansing MI 48917We talked about (00:00) - WWDC 2023 Stuff (03:02) - Playing around with watchOS 10 (06:54) - Bushel and WWDC 2023 (08:32) - Swift Observation (09:56) - Macros Macrons Macaroons Macros (13:39) - Microapps and Bushel (15:50) - Final Thoughts Social MediaTwitter Leo - @leogdionTwitter BrightDigit - @brightdigitLinkedIn - @leogdionGitHub - @brightdigitGitHub - @leogdionTikTok - @brightdigitMastodon - @leogdion@c.imYoutube - @brightdigitCreditsMusic from https://filmmusic.io"Blippy Trance" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Thanks to our monthly supporters Edward Sanchez Steven Lipton ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Jul 14, 2023 • 40min

macOS Indie Deep Cuts with Aaron Vegh

Aaron Vegh, indie macOS developer comes on to talk about building Quantum Author, a long-form writing app. We talk about how he decides what UI SDK to use, how to make money, and what the Vision Pro means for AppKit and the iPad.GuestAaron VeghGithub @aaronveghMastodon @Aaronvegh@mastodon.socialQuantum AuthorRelated EpisodesEpisode 151 - Platforms State of Union 2023 with Peter WithamEpisode 152 - Spatial Experiences of the Wild with Adrian EvesEpisode 130 - macOS by Tutorials with Sarah ReicheltEpisode 106 - Mac Dev in 2021 with Daniel JalkutEpisode 59 - The Future of Mac Development with Lucas Derraugh - Part 1Related LinksQuantum AuthorWe talked about (00:00) - Why Mac? (05:27) - Where to Start? (10:26) - On Vision OS (13:40) - On the iPad (24:47) - The "other" stuff (30:34) - Making Money (34:44) - What is Quantum Author? Social MediaTwitter Leo - @leogdionTwitter BrightDigit - @brightdigitLinkedIn - @leogdionGitHub - @brightdigitGitHub - @leogdionTikTok - @brightdigitMastodon - @leogdion@c.imYoutube - @brightdigitCreditsMusic from https://filmmusic.io"Blippy Trance" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Thanks to our monthly supporters Edward Sanchez Steven Lipton ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Jun 30, 2023 • 35min

Supercharged with Pedro Piñera

Pedro Piñera of Tuist comes on to talk about his work on Tuist, thoughts on Mergable Libraries, Server-Side Swift, SwiftData, and the future of Tuist Cloud.GuestPedro PiñeraGithub @pepicrft Twitter @pepicrftLinkedIn @Pedro PiñeraMastodon @pepicrft@mastodon.socialRelated EpisodesEpisode 151 - Platforms State of Union 2023 with Peter WithamEpisode 126 - Developer Productivity with Rudrank RiyamEpisode 120 - Xcode Tips with Dominik HauserEpisode 84 - Automation Fun with Jared SorgeRelated LinksTuistGithub @TuistXcodeGenWWDC 2023 - Meet mergeable librariesWWDC 2023 - Meet SwiftDataWWDC 2023 - Meet Swift OpenAPI GeneratorWe talked about (00:00) - What is Tuist (05:25) - What are Mergable Libraries (09:48) - Modularity and SPM (18:16) - Future of Tuist Social MediaTwitter Leo - @leogdionTwitter BrightDigit - @brightdigitLinkedIn - @leogdionGitHub - @brightdigitGitHub - @leogdionTikTok - @brightdigitMastodon - @leogdion@c.imYoutube - @brightdigitCreditsMusic from https://filmmusic.io"Blippy Trance" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Thanks to our monthly supporters Edward Sanchez Steven Lipton ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Jun 24, 2023 • 42min

Arm Sling for Apple Watch Developers with Hidde van der Ploeg

Hidde van der Ploeg comes on to talk about all the big updates coming to watchOS 10 such as new UIs, better developer experience, and more.GuestHidde van der Ploeg - @hiddevdploeg Mastodon - @hidde@mastodon.designRelated EpisodesEpisode 151 - Platforms State of Union 2023 with Peter WithamEpisode 63 - Apple Watch 2020 with Steve LiptonEpisode 18 - WWDC 2019 - Apple Watch with Gary SaboRelated LinksWWDC 2023 - Design dynamic Live ActivitiesWWDC 2023- Update your app for watchOS 10Hidde's AppsSundialKitWe talked about (00:00) - Apple Watch Blues (02:51) - Everything is Different (12:25) - Hidde's Favorite Talks from WWDC 2023 (16:36) - SwiftUI Animations (27:08) - visionOS (32:58) - Watch App Store Social MediaTwitter Leo - @leogdionTwitter BrightDigit - @brightdigitLinkedIn - @leogdionGitHub - @brightdigitGitHub - @leogdionTikTok - @brightdigitMastodon - @leogdion@c.imYoutube - @brightdigitCreditsMusic from https://filmmusic.io"Blippy Trance" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Thanks to our monthly supporters Edward Sanchez Steven Lipton ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Jun 19, 2023 • 43min

Spatial Experiences of the Wild with Adrian Eves

Adrian Eves tells us about what it was like meeting folks at WWDC and what it was like watching some his work and his colleagues' work come to fruition.GuestAdrian Eves - @swiftevesMastodon - @swifteves@mastodon.socialLinkedIn Related EpisodesEpisode 151 - Platforms State of Union 2023 with Peter WithamEpisode 82 - Game DevelopmentEpisode 38 - Accessibility with Kim ArnettRelated LinksWWDC 2023 - Meet Assistive AccessWWDC 2023 - Create accessible spatial experiencesWWDC 2023 - Enhance your iPad and iPhone apps for the Shared SpaceWe talked about (00:00) - Tears of the Layoffs (03:48) - Spatial Experiences of the Wild (28:23) - Partnership of Unity (30:31) - Macros of the Swift Social MediaTwitter Leo - @leogdionTwitter BrightDigit - @brightdigitLinkedIn - @leogdionGitHub - @brightdigitGitHub - @leogdionTikTok - @brightdigitMastodon - @leogdion@c.imYoutube - @brightdigitCreditsMusic from https://filmmusic.io"Blippy Trance" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Thanks to our monthly supporters Edward Sanchez Steven Lipton ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Jun 6, 2023 • 1h 11min

Platforms State of Union 2023 with Peter Witham

Peter comes on for our annual discussion of the WWDC 2023 Platforms State of the Union including Macs, Macros, Swift Data, watchOS, and the other thing 🥽.GuestPeter Witham - Compileswift.com - TwitterRelated EpisodesCompileSwift - Apple WWDC23 Keynote reactions and analysis with Leo G. DionEpisode 149 - How to WWDC with Peter WithamEpisode 124 - WWDC 2022 - Platforms State of the Union with Peter WithamWe talked about (00:00) - Mac Hardware (01:46) - Swift Macros (06:48) - SwiftUI (4.0) (14:54) - iOS 17 (16:53) - Swift Data (23:47) - Camera Stuff (28:38) - Xcode 15 (35:02) - watchOS 10 (44:28) - Vision Pro Social MediaTwitter Leo - @leogdionTwitter BrightDigit - @brightdigitLinkedIn - @leogdionGitHub - @brightdigitGitHub - @leogdionTikTok - @brightdigitMastodon - @leogdion@c.imYoutube - @brightdigitCreditsMusic from https://filmmusic.io"Blippy Trance" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Thanks to our monthly supporters Edward Sanchez Steven Lipton ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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May 14, 2023 • 40min

My Taylor Deep Dish Swift Heroes World Tour

For the 150th episode, Leo talks about his travels to Deep Dish Swift and Swift Heroes, his experience speaking at Swift Heroes, his thoughts on 32 talks, and what concerns he heard from other developers overall and concerning WWDC 2023.Related EpisodesEpisode 148 - Pizza, Playpen, and Fastlane Funding with Josh HoltzEpisode 139 - Elephant in the RoomEpisode 133 - The Composable Architecture with Zev EisenbergEpisode 131 - Dynamic Island with Steve LiptonEpisode 129 - NSSpain X with Luis AscorbeEpisode 100 - 100th Episode SpectacularEpisode 88 - Conferences with John WilkerEpisode 50 - 50th Episode ExtravaganzaRelated LinksDeepDishSwift 2023: That's a Wrap by Danijela VrzanThemes from Deep Dish by Theo VoraWe talked about (00:00) - My Travels (03:55) - My Talk (09:05) - 32 Talks (33:53) - WWDC and Other Thoughts Social MediaTwitter Leo - @leogdionTwitter BrightDigit - @brightdigitLinkedIn - @leogdionGitHub - @brightdigitGitHub - @leogdionTikTok - @brightdigitMastodon - @leogdion@c.imYoutube - @brightdigitCreditsMusic from https://filmmusic.io"Blippy Trance" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Thanks to our monthly supporters Edward Sanchez Steven Lipton ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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