
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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Apr 17, 2023 • 48min
Pizza, Playpen, and Fastlane Funding with Josh Holtz
Josh Holtz comes on to talk about a certain conference in a few weeks, the future of Fastlane, building kids apps with guided access and learning the other mobile programming language.GuestJosh Holtz (website)Twitter @joshdholtzMastodon @joshdholtz@mastodon.socialRelated EpisodesEpisode 84 - Automation Fun with Jared SorgeEpisode 24 - Continuous Integration with Kyle NewsomeEpisode 91 - Fastlane with Josh Holtz Episode 129 - NSSpain X with Luis AscorbeEpisode 88 - Conferences with John WilkerRelated Linksfastlane.toolsfastlane screencasts deep dish swiftRevenueCatWe talked about (00:00) - Fastlane
(11:40) - Playpen
(25:53) - Dish Dish Swift
(37:43) - Trigger Warning
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/)
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Apr 4, 2023 • 45min
Going Pro with Sean Allen
Sean Allen joins the podcast to talk about what it means to be a pro developer, how to manage your career, and how to use social media to your benefit.GuestSean Allen - Twitter @seanallen_devSean Allen - YoutubeExpert Advice to Learn iOS Dev & Swift FASTLife-Changing Advice for Jr. DevsSean Allen - TeachableCreator View appRelated EpisodesEpisode 139 - Elephant in the RoomEpisode 36 - Upgrading Your Skills in 2020 with Paul HudsonWe talked about (00:00) - Beginner to Pro
(03:59) - The Tutorial Trap
(11:33) - Soft Skills
(21:27) - Profressional Networking
(33:42) - On Mastodon
(36:43) - Creator View
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/)
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Apr 1, 2023 • 11min
Apples, Glasses, and HAL, Oh My!
In this episode, we explore the exciting and rapidly changing landscape of iOS development, as we discuss the potential impact of AI, machine learning, and AR glasses on the future of mobile apps. We also make predictions about what Apple might unveil at WWDC 2023, and speculate about the secret plans they may have in store. With a mix of humor, quirkiness, and expert analysis, this podcast episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the latest trends and developments in iOS app development.Guest (how I made the episode)Generate Script, Title, Description, Links, Social Media TextText-to-Voice Voice-to-Lips Guest Photo Album Art DeepDreamGenerator OpenAI An introduction to AI language models Related LinksApple's AR glasses: What we know so far How AI is transforming mobile app developmentWWDC 2023: What to expect from Apple's next developer conference We talked about (00:00) - Introduce Special Guest
(00:18) - On Managing App Development
(02:18) - Trends in Mobile App Development
(02:33) - AI and Mobile Development
(07:41) - WWDC 2023 Predictions
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/)
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Mar 21, 2023 • 32min
Reality and Architecture with Mohammad Azam
Mohammad Azam (aka Azam Sharp) talks about RealityKit and how to get started as well as his recent article exporting large-scale SwiftUI app development.GuestMohammad Azam (Website)Twitter (@azamsharp)YouTube Channel - azamsharpBuilding Large-Scale Apps with SwiftUI: A Guide to Modular ArchitectureRelated EpisodesEpisode 144 - Yak Shaving with Tim MitraEpisode 142 - Mobile System Design with Tjeerd in 't VeenEpisode 135 - Behind the Scenes of SwiftUI with Aviel GrossEpisode 121 - Server-Driven UI with Mohammad AzamEpisode 82 - Game Development with Tammy CoronWe talked about (00:00) - RealityKit
(10:52) - SwiftUI Architecture
(24:01) - SwiftUI Navigation
(27:22) - SwiftUI Testing
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/)
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Mar 7, 2023 • 53min
Yak Shaving with Tim Mitra
Tim Mitra comes on to talk about the some skills which are helpful for large teams, also how to gauge Apple's rumors and of course yak shaving.GuestTim Mitra (website)Mastodon @timmitra@mastodon.socialGitHub @TimmitraTwitter @TimMitraMore Than Just Code Podcast Spockcast PodcastPragmatic Hero's JourneyRoundaboutFMRelated LinksLearning Domain Driven DesignATP Episode 520StringslintRelated EpisodesE142 - Mobile System Design with Tjeerd in 't VeenE137 - Humane Development with Jill ScottE123 - Microapps Architecture with Majid JabrayilovE76 - Scaling and Security with Jeroen LeenartsE87 - Core Data Fun with Tim MitraWe talked about (00:00) - Help?
(01:09) - Video Games
(04:15) - Buzzwords and Trends
(09:36) - QA and Testing
(16:35) - Multi Disciplinary Engineering
(17:54) - Programming Language for Getting Started
(21:58) - Breaking Things Down
(26:40) - Domain Driven Design
(35:25) - Apple Rumors
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/)
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Feb 21, 2023 • 40min
dataTile for Simulator with Marin Todorov
Marin Todorov joins us to talk about his app dataTile for Simulator: how it uses logs to help developers, getting help from Apple, and his experience with SwiftUI on macOS.GuestMarin Todorov - underplot.comTwitter - @icanzilbMastodon - @icanzilb@mastodon.socialBlog - trycombine.comRelated LinksdataTile for SimulatorBushelRocketSimRelated EpisodesEpisode 98 - Async, Await, and Combine with Marin TodorovEpisode 130 - macOS by Tutorials with Sarah ReicheltEpisode 140 - A Swiftly Year in Review with Antoine van der LeeWe talked about (00:00) - What is dataTile for Simulator
(02:26) - Power of simctl
(07:26) - Sandboxing dataTile
(10:34) - SwiftUI on the Mac
(18:13) - Keeping it simple for developers
(25:52) - Reactivitiy, Performance, and Apple's Unified Log
(34:02) - Launching dataTile to the 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/)
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Feb 7, 2023 • 51min
Mobile System Design with Tjeerd in 't Veen
Tjeerd in 't Veen comes on to talk about asking the right questions for requirements, interviews, testing, and keeping teams in sync.GuestTjeerd in 't Veen (Gumroad)Mastodon @tjeerdintveen@mastodon.social Twitter @tjeerdintveenMobile System Design: Tactical Engineering Swift In DepthYoutube Video: https://youtu.be/FRMeny1gsqYRelated EpisodesHumane Development with Jill ScottImpactful Development with Maxim CramerScaling and Security with Jeroen LeenartsMicroapps Architecture with Majid JabrayilovWe talked about (00:00) - What is Mobile System Design
(03:40) - Asking the Right Questions
(06:13) - Error Handling and UI Design
(10:48) - Diagrams
(14:17) - Keeping Backend in sync with Mobile
(19:42) - Holistic Driven Development
(22:18) - Abstractions
(27:47) - Architecture Patterns
(34:55) - Testing
(44:32) - Interviews
(49:23) - The Book
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/)
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Jan 25, 2023 • 49min
Swift Package Index with Dave Verwer and Sven Schmidt
GuestsDave Verwer - daveverwer.comMastodon @daveverwer@mastodon.socialTwitter @daveverweriOS Dev Weekly - Twitter @iOSDevWeeklyiOS Dev Jobs - Twitter @iOSDevJobsHQiOS Dev DirectorySven A. Schmidt - finestructure.coMastodon @finestructure@mastodon.socialTwitter - @_sa_sLinkedIn - Sven A. Schmidt Youtube Video: https://youtu.be/DjgtYTEI7xQRelated EpisodesEpisode 45 - Developer Community (Part 1) with Dave VerwerEpisode 46 - Developer Community (Part 2) with Dave VerwerEpisode 77 - Swift Package Index with Sven A. SchmidtEpisode 75 - Year of the Server with Tim Condon - Part 2Episode 74 - Year of the Server with Tim Condon - Part 1Related Links Swift Package IndexConsider Supporting the Swift Package IndexRecognising Package AuthorsVersioned DocC DocumentationWe talked about (00:00) - Introduction
(02:37) - Running the Largest open-source Vapor site
(09:49) - Implementing DocC
(13:57) - SPI YAML File
(21:44) - Search Improvements
(30:23) - Swift Package Registries
(36:18) - Growth of SPI
(46:56) - Supporting Swift Package Index
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/)
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Jan 11, 2023 • 47min
A Swiftly Year in Review with Antoine van der Lee
GuestAntoine van der Lee Twitter @twannlSwiftLeeSwiftLee WeeklyYoutube Video: https://youtu.be/Zqwt6YyABkARelated EpisodesEpisode 136 - Posture Island with Jordi BruinEpisode 135 - Behind the Scenes of SwiftUI with Aviel GrossEpisode 129 - NSSpain X with Luis AscorbeEpisode 124 - WWDC 2022 - Platforms State of the Union with Peter WithamEpisode 119 - Swift Package Manager Super Powers with Marco EidingerEpisode 98 - Async, Await, and Combine with Marin TodorovEpisode 107 - Expert Swift with Shai MishaliRelated Links Existential any in Swift explained with code examplesSome keyword in Swift: Opaque types explained with code examplesRocketSimStock Analyzer[Pitch] Introduce existential `any`“In addition to heap allocation and reference counting, code using existential types incurs pointer indirection and dynamic method dispatch that cannot be optimized away.”We talked about (00:00) - A Swiftly Year in Review with Antoine van der Lee
(02:22) - Conferences in 2022
(11:43) - Async/Await and Combine
(19:25) - Existential and Opaque Types
(26:18) - Stock Analyzer
(29:51) - RocketSim
(40:13) - 2023 Wishes and Predictions
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/)
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Dec 29, 2022 • 45min
Elephant in the Room
Youtube Video: https://youtu.be/jE43X-CwFag(00:00) - Introduction
(00:53) - Rebuilding the Ship of Theseus
(07:32) - Social Media and the Elephant in the Room
(18:58) - Empower Station Blues
(25:43) - What I've Been Working On
(36:19) - My Favorite Architecture
(41:32) - Plans for 2023
Related EpisodesE117 - Empower Station with Matt BraunE87 - Core Data Fun with Tim MitraE135 - Behind the Scenes of SwiftUI with Aviel GrossE116 - Indie Dev #5 - Knowing Your Market with David BarnardE115 - Indie Dev #4 - Making an App Best-in-Class with Jordan MorganE114 - Indie Dev #3 - Focused Work with Michael TigasE113 - Indie Dev #2 - Tasks by Mustafa YusufE112 - Indie Dev #1 - Dark Noise by Charlie ChapmanRelated Links My equipmentCloudlifter Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen Shure MV7 My apps gBeat Heartwitch Bushel My swift packagesSublimation SyndiKit SwiftTube iosdev.space LiveStreamsBushelSublimationHeartwitch Channel Other Youtube Channel Show NotesWhat am I working onWhat I am hoping to work on in 2023Social Media ChangesPersonal AdventuresAccomplishments for 2023Apple Tech BluesSocial 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/)
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