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Sep 20, 2021 • 45min

In-App Purchases and the StoreKit API with Andy Boedo

GuestAndy Boedo - Twitter @AndresBoedoRevenueCat - Twitter @RevenueCatThe Sub Club PodcastThe Sub Club YouTube ChannelYoutube Video - https://youtu.be/_3sIBHZPhx8Related EpisodesEpisode 26 - App Store Optimization with Ariel MichaeliEpisode 71 - App Dev Stack with Jordan MorganEpisode 97 - Day One App Ideas with Mikaela CaronEpisode 103 - Learning From Your App Store Competitors with Ariel MitcheliEpisode 100 - 100th Episode SpectacularRelated LinksWhat's New with StoreKit 2 by Maddie BeylDeveloper’s Guide to Apple Family Sharing by Andy BoedoConverting a Paid iOS App to Subscriptions by Cody KernsShow NotesHow Court Cases will affect the App StoreWhy In-App Purchases and Subscriptions are popular?Why go with Apple's payment system vs. outside payment system?How to decide what features to cut-off behind your app's paywall?What exactly is a receipt in StoreKit?What's new in StoreKit2?Future of the App StoreSocial MediaEmailleo@brightdigit.comGitHub - @brightdigitTwitter BrightDigit - @brightdigitLeo - @leogdionRedditLeo - /u/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/) Thanks to our monthly supporters Bertram Eber Edward Sanchez Satoshi Mitsumori Danielle Lewis Steven Lipton ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Sep 13, 2021 • 41min

Learning From Your App Store Competitors with Ariel Mitcheli

Guest Ariel Michaeli  - Twitter @arielmichaeliAppFigures - Twitter @appfiguresNewsletterPodcastYouTube Channel 360idev 2019 - App Store Optimization for the Rest of UsAppFigures GuidesAF Chats ASO & App Promotion GuidesApp & Keyword TeardownsThis Week in AppsAppFigures App Store Optimization ChecklistHow to Optimize Your Keywords List in App Store ConnectOptimizing Your App’s Name to Get More DownloadsHow to Choose the Right Keywords for App Store OptimizationYoutube Video - https://youtu.be/JHmn2y--wy0Related EpisodesEpisode 26 - App Store Optimization with Ariel MichaeliEpisode 71 - App Dev Stack with Jordan MorganEpisode 97 - Day One App Ideas with Mikaela CaronEpisode 100 - 100th Episode SpectacularRelated LinksAF Chats - WWDC 2021 Recap with Joe CieplinskiAF Chats - A/B Testing Part 1: The Basics with Katie from StoremavenAF Chats - A/B Testing Part 2: How & What to Test with Gilad from MoburstAF Chats - Using Competitive Intelligence to Drive Growth with Ian Irving from The BBCMade to Stick by Heath BrothersThe Curse of KnowledgeShow NotesThoughts on 360iDevWhat's New in the App Store?How to do A/B Testing on the App StoreWhat to do before starting an appInformation to research from competitorsWhy competitors' tech stack mattersFuture changes to the App StoreOther Apple App StoresFuture of the MetaverseSocial MediaEmailleo@brightdigit.comGitHub - @brightdigitTwitter BrightDigit - @brightdigitLeo - @leogdionRedditLeo - /u/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/) Thanks to our monthly supporters Bertram Eber Edward Sanchez Satoshi Mitsumori Danielle Lewis Steven Lipton ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Aug 31, 2021 • 43min

How to Learn New APIs with Stewart Lynch - Part 2

GuestStewart Lynch @StewartLynchStewart Lynch Youtube ChannelCreaTECH SolutionsYoutube Video - https://youtu.be/gH3QnVHsUAcRelated EpisodesEpisode 101 - How to Learn New APIs with Stewart Lynch - Part 1Episode 98 - Async, Await, and Combine with Marin TodorovEpisode 97 - Day One App Ideas with Mikaela CaronEpisode 78 - Apple Silicon Review with Gui RamboEpisode 72 - Functional Programming with Daniel SteinbergEpisode 32 - Training Your Team with Steve LiptonEpisode 51 - Haikus of Code with Erica Sadun - Part 1Episode 36 - Upgrading Your Skills in 2020 with Paul HudsonRelated LinksTop Headlines VideosSyndiKitBinging with BabishKarin PraterJared DavidsonBrian VoongMohammad Azam Code with ChrisSponsorsLinodeA cloud experience developers loveGreat for Setting Up a Backend for Your AppVariety of VM Configurations and SettingsReasonable Pricing Starting at $5 per monthGlobal Data CentersThe Developer Cloud SimplifiedTry it today with this special link:https://www.linode.com/?r=97e09acbd5d304d87dadef749491d245e71c74e7Check out OrchardNest Today:https://orchardnest.comShow NotesIs it just me or a bug?When to upgrade to betas?Challenges learning from documentationLearn SwiftUI or UIKitLearning Limitations of an APISocial MediaEmailleo@brightdigit.comGitHub - @brightdigitTwitter BrightDigit - @brightdigitLeo - @leogdionRedditLeo - /u/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/) Thanks to our monthly supporters Bertram Eber Edward Sanchez Satoshi Mitsumori Danielle Lewis Steven Lipton ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Aug 19, 2021 • 39min

How to Learn New APIs with Stewart Lynch - Part 1

GuestStewart Lynch @StewartLynchStewart Lynch Youtube ChannelCreaTECH SolutionsYoutube Video - https://youtu.be/gH3QnVHsUAcRelated EpisodesEpisode 102 - How to Learn New APIs with Stewart Lynch - Part 2Episode 72 - Functional Programming with Daniel SteinbergEpisode 98 - Async, Await, and Combine with Marin TodorovEpisode 32 - Training Your Team with Steve LiptonEpisode 51 - Haikus of Code with Erica Sadun - Part 1Related LinksTop Headlines VideosSponsorsLinodeA cloud experience developers loveGreat for Setting Up a Backend for Your AppVariety of VM Configurations and SettingsReasonable Pricing Starting at $5 per monthGlobal Data CentersThe Developer Cloud SimplifiedTry it today with this special link:https://www.linode.com/?r=97e09acbd5d304d87dadef749491d245e71c74e7Check out OrchardNest Today:https://orchardnest.comShow NotesUnderstanding Different Mental ModelsWhy getting a good foundation is important?Have a reasonable goal and expectationsBreak your app idea into smaller parts centered around specific APIsHow to be a good mentor and good menteeSocial MediaEmailleo@brightdigit.comGitHub - @brightdigitTwitter BrightDigit - @brightdigitLeo - @leogdionRedditLeo - /u/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/) Thanks to our monthly supporters Bertram Eber Edward Sanchez Satoshi Mitsumori Danielle Lewis Steven Lipton ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Aug 3, 2021 • 52min

100th Episode Spectacular

Youtube Videohttps://youtu.be/Rnv58mzGXOkLinksgBeat.comtransistor.fmpodcastedition.comRelated EpisodesEpisode 99 - Practical Entrepreneur with Donny WalsEpisode 98 - Async, Await, and Combine with Marin TodorovEpisode 87 - Core Data Fun with Tim MitraEpisode 86 - Third-Party APIs with Christian SeligEpisode 84 - Automation Fun with Jared SorgeEpisode 83 - Interviewing Tips with Kim ArnettEpisode 80 - A Tour of Software Testing with Christina MoultonEpisode 79 - Large Scale Teams with Joe FabisevichEpisode 77 - Swift Package Index with Sven A. SchmidtEpisode 74 - Year of the Server with Tim Condon - Part 1Episode 72 - Functional Programming with Daniel SteinbergEpisode 71 - App Dev Stack with Jordan MorganEpisode 68 - App Store Review Guidelines with Paweł MadejEpisode 64 - A Very Remote Year with Jacob GorbanEpisode 59 - The Future of Mac Development with Lucas Derraugh - Part 1Episode 56 - SwiftUI with Majid Jabrayilov - Part 1Episode 50 - 50th Episode ExtravaganzaEpisode 8 - Cloud and Backend Services For Apps with Erik GillespieEpisode 1 - WWDC 2018 - What Does It Mean For Businesses?About the ShowHow it got startedDifference between interviewee and interviewerWhy it's important to get helpPlanning vs FlexibilityLeo's Year(s) in ReviewAdjusting to working from home during 😷Producing a video and audio versionHow do guests and topics work?Future of the ShowBig 5 TopicsSwiftUI/Functional ProgrammingLarge Complex Apps/Patterns and Practices/DevOpsServer-Side SwiftIndie AppsLeadership/Communication and OrganizationAlso...Questions and AnswersFuture PlansSocial 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/) Thanks to our monthly supporters Bertram Eber Edward Sanchez Satoshi Mitsumori Danielle Lewis Steven Lipton ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Jul 24, 2021 • 49min

Practical Entrepreneur with Donny Wals

GuestDonny Wals - donnywals.comTwitter @donnywalsDonny's Practical BooksYoutube Video - https://youtu.be/L6U5Wm8_G74Related EpisodesEpisode 17 - Subcontracting with Joe CieplinskiEpisode 47 - Practical Combine with Donny WalsEpisode 81 - Awaiting for Async with Vincent PradeillesEpisode 93 - Test-Driven Development in Swift with Gio LodiEpisode 98 - Async, Await, and Combine with Marin TodorovSponsors360iDev - August 22 -25 (Hybrid)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.Available Online or In-PersonUse the promo code EmpowerApps to get 25% off registration.Differences from being an EmployeeKeep Yourself on TaskBalancing contract work with your product workFinding the Right ClientsGetting Yourself ReadyHow to decide whether you go soloWhat's the best way to find clients for your business?What are the biggest time vacuums for your business?How to be prepared to leave your employerSocial MediaEmailleo@brightdigit.comTwitter 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/) Thanks to our monthly supporters Bertram Eber Edward Sanchez Satoshi Mitsumori Danielle Lewis Steven Lipton ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Jul 16, 2021 • 45min

Async, Await, and Combine with Marin Todorov

GuestMarin Todorov - underplot.comTwitter - @icanzilbBlog - trycombine.comPodcast Survey - https://brightdigit.typeform.com/to/yVZN2gITYoutube Video -  https://youtu.be/H6vW7f66zyUQuestions for Episode 100 HereRelated EpisodesEpisode 81 - Awaiting for Async with Vincent PradeillesEpisode 72 - Functional Programming with Daniel SteinbergEpisode 47 - Practical Combine with Donny WalsEpisode 19 - WWDC 2019 - SwiftUI with Jason AndersonRelated LinksTimelane 2What about Swift actors and CombineHow should profiling new Swift Concurrency APIs look like?Combine: Asynchronous programming with SwiftThoughts on Combine in an async/await worldUsing Combine for Your App’s Asynchronous CodeLeo Dion - The Multi-Threaded Asynchronous Parallel World of Swiftfrom UIKonf 2020from 360iDev 2019Hacking with Swift - How to document your project with DocCDocC2HTMLWWDC VideosMeet AsyncSequenceSwift concurrency: Behind the scenesExplore structured concurrency in SwiftMeet async/await in SwiftProtect mutable state with Swift actorsDiscover concurrency in SwiftUIMeet DocC documentation in XcodeSponsorsLinodeA cloud experience developers loveGreat for Setting Up a Backend for Your AppVariety of VM Configurations and SettingsReasonable Pricing Starting at $5 per monthGlobal Data CentersThe Developer Cloud SimplifiedTry it today with this special link:https://www.linode.com/?r=97e09acbd5d304d87dadef749491d245e71c74e7Check out OrchardNest Today:https://orchardnest.comShow NotesHow does Async and Await work with Reactive Programming?When is Combine a good fit rather then Async and Await?Why does Async and Await require new OSes?How do Actors work?What do Actors replace?What secret project Marin worked on at Apple? Social MediaEmailleo@brightdigit.comGitHub - @brightdigitTwitter BrightDigit - @brightdigitLeo - @leogdionRedditLeo - /u/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/) Thanks to our monthly supporters Bertram Eber Edward Sanchez Satoshi Mitsumori Danielle Lewis Steven Lipton ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Jul 9, 2021 • 42min

Day One App Ideas with Mikaela Caron

GuestMikaela CaronTwitter - @mikaela__caronInstagram @mikaelacaron Podcast Survey - https://brightdigit.typeform.com/to/yVZN2gITYoutube Video - https://youtu.be/mk1H6JIJkOERelated EpisodesEpisode 95 - Swift Playgrounds with Steve LiptonEpisode 92 - WWDC 2021 - Platforms State of the Union with Peter WithamEpisode 85 - AWS Amplify with Kilo LocoEpisode 73 - Multi-Platform SwiftUI with Malin SundbergEpisode 71 - App Dev Stack with Jordan MorganEpisode 27 - Media Outreach with Jeff GametRelated LinksMikaela's AppsGibbs Crew TriviaJob Application TrackerLeo's AppsHeartwitchSpeculidgBeatOrchardNestInspirationUnmute - Phone call assistantOrbit AppSwitchBuddy by Filip NemecekNotionBIGBRAINHACKS!Dave Jacobsen - YouTube ChannelDev/Design Tools in iOSSemanticUI Haptic HavenDashNotabilityFavorite GuidesLickabilityMarketing Dark Noise by Charlie ChapmanLaunching an Indie App by Michael TigasFocus Work by Michael TigasA Best-in-Class iOS App by Jordan MorganLearning ResourcesSwift by SundellHacking with SwiftCode with ChrisSean AllenAlso...The Secret to my Productivity by vlogbrothers📺 AF Chat: WWDC 2021 Recap with Joe CieplinskiWWDC 2021 - Create accessible experiences for watchOSSponsorsLinodeA cloud experience developers loveGreat for Setting Up a Backend for Your AppVariety of VM Configurations and SettingsReasonable Pricing Starting at $5 per monthGlobal Data CentersThe Developer Cloud SimplifiedTry it today with this special link:https://www.linode.com/?r=97e09acbd5d304d87dadef749491d245e71c74e7Check out OrchardNest Today:https://orchardnest.comOur App IdeasHow Mikaela got into iOS DevelopmentBrain Marks (from Big Brain Hackathon) - hoping to finish this and make it open sourceAlarm app, where you can record your voice as the alarmBop It App Gestures: like bop it, but moving a phone around in various waysPodcasting app for Apple WatchAnother Todo AppAnother Expense AppHeartwitchSpeculidgBeatOrchardNestSocial MediaEmailleo@brightdigit.comGitHub - @brightdigitTwitter BrightDigit - @brightdigitLeo - @leogdionRedditLeo - /u/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/) Thanks to our monthly supporters Bertram Eber Edward Sanchez Satoshi Mitsumori Danielle Lewis Steven Lipton ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Jul 1, 2021 • 36min

Localization with Zach Brass

GuestZach Brass - @zhbrassPodcast Survey - https://brightdigit.typeform.com/to/yVZN2gITYoutube Video - https://youtu.be/2Lj21NQ3CXIRelated EpisodesEpisode 38 - Accessibility with Kim ArnettEpisode 92 - WWDC 2021 - Platforms State of the Union with Peter WithamRelated LinksApple Documentation on Morphology.CustomPronounBonmotWWDC 2021 SessionsWhat's new in FoundationThe practice of inclusive designLocalize your SwiftUI appStreamline your localized stringsWhat's new in SwiftUIWhat’s new in SF SymbolsSponsors360iDev - August 22 -25 (Hybrid)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.Available Online or In-PersonUse the promo code EmpowerApps to get 25% off registration.What is LocalizationWhat's the relationship with Internalization?Why does limiting yourself to English speaker hurt your app?What's the relationship with accessibility?Why you should start doing it now?What's the first thing you should do with your Xcode project?What's new with inflections from WWDC 2021? What's the best way to take advantage of formatters?How does WWDC 2021 improve formatters?What's Zach's biggest pet peeve with Localization tutorials?Social MediaEmailleo@brightdigit.comGitHub - @brightdigitTwitter BrightDigit - @brightdigitLeo - @leogdionRedditLeo - /u/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/) Thanks to our monthly supporters Bertram Eber Edward Sanchez Satoshi Mitsumori Danielle Lewis Steven Lipton ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Jun 24, 2021 • 44min

Swift Playgrounds with Steve Lipton

GuestSteve Lipton- Twitter @Steve_LiptonLinkedInMakeAppPieiOS Development Tips WeeklyLinkedIn Learning CoursesPodcast Survey - https://brightdigit.typeform.com/to/yVZN2gITYoutube Video - https://youtu.be/l5A8FHfvqIcRelated EpisodesEpisode 94 - iPad Development with Adam ShawEpisode 92 - WWDC 2021 - Platforms State of the Union with Peter WithamEpisode 63 - Apple Watch 2020 with Steve LiptonEpisode 36 - Upgrading Your Skills in 2020 with Paul HudsonRelated LinksApple HI Guidelines - AccessiblyWWDC 2021 - Create accessible experiences for watchOSWWDC 2021 - SwiftUI Accessibility: Beyond the basicsApple previews powerful software updates designed for people with disabilitiesSponsorsAppFiguresThe 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=empower3030RevenueCatUsing RevenueCat to power your in-app purchase infrastructure solves:For edge cases you don’t even know you haveProtects from outages your team hasn’t seen yetSaves you time on future maintenance As well as new features released by the app storesEmpowers your marketing teams with clean, reliable IAP dataAll that to say, RevenueCat handles all the headaches of in-app purchases so you can get back to building your app. Try RevenueCat today at revenuecat.com.360iDev - August 22 -25 (Hybrid)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.Available Online or In-PersonUse the promo code EmpowerApps to get 25% off registration.Swift Playgrounds ChallengesChallenges with the File StructureMac vs iPadHow Playground Templates WorkUIKit vs Swift on PlaygroundsDealing with Access LevelsSwift Playgrounds Benefits and UpdatesPublishing to the App StoreIntegration with Xcode Cloud?Benefits of Direct Hardware AccessMore Accessibility with the iPadPro Apps on the iPadXcode Integration?Social MediaEmailleo@brightdigit.comGitHub - @brightdigitTwitter BrightDigit - @brightdigitLeo - @leogdionRedditLeo - /u/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/) Thanks to our monthly supporters Bertram Eber Edward Sanchez Satoshi Mitsumori Danielle Lewis Steven Lipton ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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