
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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Mar 23, 2022 • 36min
Tracking and Performance with Philipp Hofmann
GuestPhilipp Hofmann (@phil__hofmann)Articles on SentryMobile Vitals - Four Metrics Every Mobile Developer Should Care AboutClose the Loop with User FeedbackHow to use Sentry Attachments with Mobile ApplicationsYoutube Video - https://youtu.be/xMm7qR0FBDURelated EpisodesEpisode 40 - Handling Errors Correctly with Jeff KelleyEpisode 110 - Connecting Wirelessly with Gui RamboEpisode 58 - Big Bad Bluetooth with Leah VogelEpisode 109 - Objective-C Today with Graham LeeRelated LinksOptimizing App Launch - WWDC19 - Videos - Apple DeveloperApp Startup Time: Past, Present, and Future - WWDC17 - Videos - Apple DeveloperUltimate application performance survival guide - WWDC21 - Videos - Apple DeveloperProxymanCharlesProxyPostmanOfficial Sentry SDKSentry Community DiscordSponsorsRevenueCatUsing 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.SentryFrom error tracking to performance monitoring, developers can see what actually matters, solve quicker, and learn continuously about their applications - from the frontend to the backend.Source code, error filters, stack locals — Sentry enhances application performance monitoring with stack traces.Quickly identify performance issues before they become downtime. Breadcrumbs make application development a little easier by showing you the trails of events that lead to the error(s).Real-time application monitoring means data, in real-time. Dashboards add a visual element to our application monitoring.Over 1M developers and 80K organizations already ship better software faster with Sentry application monitoring. Check out their great iOS dev docs at:https://docs.sentry.io/platforms/apple/guides/ios?utm_source=empowerapps&utm_medium=paid-podcastSign up today for free at:http://sentry.io/for/ios?utm_source=empowerapps&utm_medium=paid-podcastAppFiguresThe 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=empower3030Show NotesWhat you should track in your appWhen to integrate trackingLinking tracing back-end and front-endTools to help debugHow can managers do to helpAndroid Dev PerspectiveSocial 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/)
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Mar 10, 2022 • 40min
Empower Station with Matt Braun
GuestMatt Braun (@mattbraun)Twitter (@mattbraun)SketchParty TVYoutube Video - https://youtu.be/HRfciIxoSMoRelated EpisodesE27 - Media Outreach with Jeff GametE71 - App Dev Stack with Jordan MorganE78 - Apple Silicon Review with Gui RamboE113 - Indie Dev #2 - Tasks by Mustafa YusufRelated LinksMatt's Empower Station TweetLeo's Empower Station SpecsEddy Cue mentions SketchParty TVBuy Hacking with tvOS and build apps and games for Apple TVBeginning Native tvOS Apps | raywenderlich.comSwiftUI on tvOS | raywenderlich.comtvOS Top Shelf Tutorial: Static and Interactive | raywenderlich.comBeginning tvOS Development with TVML Tutorial | raywenderlich.comDisney bought baseball’s tech team to take on NetflixPaper by WeTransferMacStories - SketchParty TV By Federico ViticciCocoaAsyncSocketSponsorsRevenueCatUsing 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.SentryFrom error tracking to performance monitoring, developers can see what actually matters, solve quicker, and learn continuously about their applications - from the frontend to the backend.Source code, error filters, stack locals — Sentry enhances application performance monitoring with stack traces.Quickly identify performance issues before they become downtime. Breadcrumbs make application development a little easier by showing you the trails of events that lead to the error(s).Real-time application monitoring means data, in real-time. Dashboards add a visual element to our application monitoring.Over 1M developers and 80K organizations already ship better software faster with Sentry application monitoring. Check out their great iOS dev docs at:https://docs.sentry.io/platforms/apple/guides/ios?utm_source=empowerapps&utm_medium=paid-podcastSign up today for free at:http://sentry.io/for/ios?utm_source=empowerapps&utm_medium=paid-podcastAppFiguresThe 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=empower3030Show NotesHome Button is here to stayM1 on the iPad AirWhat the Mac Studio MeansLeo's Choice of Configuration Future of Apple TV How the market of the Apple TV worksThe power of being mentioned at an Apple EventTesting Apple TV SoftwareTVML vs UIKit vs SwiftUI on the TVGames on the Apple TVSocial 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/)
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Feb 25, 2022 • 54min
Indie Dev #5 - Knowing Your Market with David Barnard
GuestDavid Barnard (blog)Twitter @drbarnardThe Sub Club PodcastContrastYoutube Video - https://youtu.be/LaCj_Oaw1uoRelated EpisodesE115 - 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 ChapmanE104 - In-App Purchases and the StoreKit API with Andy BoedoE68 - App Store Review Guidelines with Paweł MadejE27 - Media Outreach with Jeff GametE26 - App Store Optimization with Ariel MichaeliSub Club - Eric Owens, App Business Brokers — How to Sell Your AppSub Club - Ben Bajarin, Creative Strategies — Quantifying Apple’s Developer Sentiment ProblemSub Club - David Smith, Widgetsmith - Lessons From 50 Million DownloadsSub Club - Ben Thompson, Stratechery - Apple’s App Store ConundrumRelated LinksHow to Game the App StoreRevenueCat - The Ultimate Guide to Subscription Testing on iOSRevenueCat - Managing Cross-Platform SubscriptionsRevenueCat - Subscribers Are Your True Fans RevenueCat - Cashing Out: How to Sell Your AppWhy Amazon Has A Fake Review Problem by CNBCSponsorsRevenueCatUsing 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.SentryFrom error tracking to performance monitoring, developers can see what actually matters, solve quicker, and learn continuously about their applications - from the frontend to the backend.Source code, error filters, stack locals — Sentry enhances application performance monitoring with stack traces.Quickly identify performance issues before they become downtime. Breadcrumbs make application development a little easier by showing you the trails of events that lead to the error(s).Real-time application monitoring means data, in real-time. Dashboards add a visual element to our application monitoring.Over 1M developers and 80K organizations already ship better software faster with Sentry application monitoring. Check out their great iOS dev docs at:https://docs.sentry.io/platforms/apple/guides/ios?utm_source=empowerapps&utm_medium=paid-podcastSign up today for free at:http://sentry.io/for/ios?utm_source=empowerapps&utm_medium=paid-podcastAppFiguresThe 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=empower3030Show NotesDoes not being a developer help?How to check if there's market for your idea?What markets attract “scammy” apps?The Future of App StoreBuilding a Better App StoreBiggest Mistake Indies DoSocial 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/)
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Feb 12, 2022 • 52min
Indie Dev #4 - Making an App Best-in-Class with Jordan Morgan
GuestJordan Morgan - @jordanmorgan10Swiftjective-CA Best-in-Class iOS App - A Five Book SeriesYoutube Video - https://youtu.be/aMBoJDnBuSoRelated EpisodesE111 - Indie Dev #1 - Dark Noise by Charlie ChapmanE27 - Media Outreach with Jeff GametE26 - App Store Optimization with Ariel MichaeliE62 - Local Database Storage on iOS with Aaron DouglasE112 - Indie Dev #2 - Tasks by Mustafa YusufE106 - Mac Dev in 2021 with Daniel JalkutE94 - iPad Development with Adam ShawE71 - App Dev Stack with Jordan MorganE113 - Indie Dev #3 - Focused Work with Michael TigasRelated LinksSpend StackTry out the new SwiftUI Tour in the Buffer betaA New Home for Spend StackDailyios RevenueCat - Cashing Out: How to Sell Your App by David BarnardCan you learn designMicroacquireFlippaSponsorsRevenueCatUsing 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.SentryFrom error tracking to performance monitoring, developers can see what actually matters, solve quicker, and learn continuously about their applications - from the frontend to the backend.Source code, error filters, stack locals — Sentry enhances application performance monitoring with stack traces.Quickly identify performance issues before they become downtime. Breadcrumbs make application development a little easier by showing you the trails of events that lead to the error(s).Real-time application monitoring means data, in real-time. Dashboards add a visual element to our application monitoring.Over 1M developers and 80K organizations already ship better software faster with Sentry application monitoring. Check out their great iOS dev docs at:https://docs.sentry.io/platforms/apple/guides/ios?utm_source=empowerapps&utm_medium=paid-podcastSign up today for free at:http://sentry.io/for/ios?utm_source=empowerapps&utm_medium=paid-podcastAppFiguresThe 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=empower3030Show NotesHow to manage your time as a side gigHow to decide what apps to work onWhy learning about the competition is importantUsing SwiftUI and CloudKit in 2022How getting an acquired worksOn writing his book series - The Best-in-Class iOS AppWhy accessibility is importantCan you learn designWhy you shouldn't start with designWhy you need to be able to describe your app in one sentencePros and cons of low vs high fidelityWhy the tone of your app is importantSocial 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/)
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Jan 30, 2022 • 1h 9min
Indie Dev #3 - Focused Work with Michael Tigas
GuestMichael Tigas (@michael_tigas)Hey I Make AppsLaunching an Indie App SeriesFocused Work AppOchi AppYoutube Video - https://youtu.be/HwC2_dETDFsRelated EpisodesE111 - Indie Dev #1 - Dark Noise by Charlie ChapmanE112 - Indie Dev #2 - Tasks by Mustafa YusufE106 - Mac Dev in 2021 with Daniel JalkutE94 - iPad Development with Adam ShawE71 - App Dev Stack with Jordan MorganRelated LinksPre-Order Ochi Today!Suggested People to Follow by Michael:Jordi Bruin (@jordibruin): Soosee, NaviEmmanuel Crouvisier (@emcro): CardPointersAaron Pearce (@aaron_pearce): HomeCam/Run/Pass/ScanMustafa Yusuf (@mufasaYC): TasksSponsorsSentryFrom error tracking to performance monitoring, developers can see what actually matters, solve quicker, and learn continuously about their applications - from the frontend to the backend.Source code, error filters, stack locals — Sentry enhances application performance monitoring with stack traces.Quickly identify performance issues before they become downtime. Breadcrumbs make application development a little easier by showing you the trails of events that lead to the error(s).Real-time application monitoring means data, in real-time. Dashboards add a visual element to our application monitoring.Over 1M developers and 80K organizations already ship better software faster with Sentry application monitoring. Check out their great iOS dev docs at:https://docs.sentry.io/platforms/apple/guides/ios?utm_source=empowerapps&utm_medium=paid-podcastSign up today for free at:http://sentry.io/for/ios?utm_source=empowerapps&utm_medium=paid-podcastAppFiguresThe 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=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 analyticsHow do you start a podcast?https://transistor.fm/how-to-start-a-podcast/?via=empowerappsTry it today with this special link:https://transistor.fm/?via=empowerappsShow NotesHow to find the "right" ideaUsing Catalyst to migrate Focused Work from iOS to the MacWhat is AppKit Bridging?How to get started designing your appHow to get beta testersHow to build interestHow to decide what APIs and Features to tap intoSocial 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/)
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Jan 17, 2022 • 38min
Indie Dev #2 - Tasks by Mustafa Yusuf
GuestMustafa Yusuf (@mufasaYC)Tasks AppYoutube Video - https://youtu.be/u_7Ow5dN0lcRelated EpisodesE111 - Indie Dev #1 - Dark Noise by Charlie ChapmanE27 - Media Outreach with Jeff GametE26 - App Store Optimization with Ariel MichaeliSponsorsRevenueCatUsing 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.SentryFrom error tracking to performance monitoring, developers can see what actually matters, solve quicker, and learn continuously about their applications - from the frontend to the backend.Source code, error filters, stack locals — Sentry enhances application performance monitoring with stack traces.Quickly identify performance issues before they become downtime. Breadcrumbs make application development a little easier by showing you the trails of events that lead to the error(s).Real-time application monitoring means data, in real-time. Dashboards add a visual element to our application monitoring.Over 1M developers and 80K organizations already ship better software faster with Sentry application monitoring. Check out their great iOS dev docs at:https://docs.sentry.io/platforms/apple/guides/ios?utm_source=empowerapps&utm_medium=paid-podcastSign up today for free at:http://sentry.io/for/ios?utm_source=empowerapps&utm_medium=paid-podcastAppFiguresThe 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=empower3030Show NotesWorking culture differencesBalancing Architecture and ProgressBenefits and Drawbacks of CloudKitUnderstanding Your AudienceDifferentiating Your ProductSocial 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/)
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Jan 4, 2022 • 42min
Indie Dev #1 - Dark Noise by Charlie Chapman
GuestCharlie Chapman (Blog)Charlie Chapman (Twitter @_chuckyc)Dark Noise AppLaunched PodcastYoutube Video - https://youtu.be/UXvCBj6SAEARelated EpisodesE110 - Connecting Wirelessly with Gui RamboE91 - Fastlane with Josh HoltzE84 - Automation Fun with Jared SorgeE27 - Media Outreach with Jeff GametE26 - App Store Optimization with Ariel MichaeliRelated LinksCharlie Chapman - Marketing Dark NoiseLaunched - Episode 34: Flighty - Ryan JonesPatrick (H) Willems - I Accidentally Made a Feature Film - Here's What I LearnedSponsorsRevenueCatUsing 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.LinodeA 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 to keep track of ideas?How to get help?What features to prioritize?Why having a story for your app is important?What skills have transferred to a day time job?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/)
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Dec 21, 2021 • 1h 28min
2021 - Year in Review with Peter Witham
GuestPeter Witham - Compileswift.com - TwitterPeter's New Livestream - compileswift.liveYoutube Video - https://youtu.be/3MOK_smitUURelated EpisodesEpisode 110 - Connecting Wirelessly with Gui RamboEpisode 106 - Mac Dev in 2021 with Daniel JalkutEpisode 98 - Async, Await, and Combine with Marin TodorovEpisode 95 - Swift Playgrounds with Steve LiptonEpisode 94 - iPad Development with Adam ShawEpisode 92 - WWDC 2021 - Platforms State of the Union with Peter WithamEpisode 91 - Fastlane with Josh HoltzEpisode 89 - Cryptography with Marcin KrzyżanowskiEpisode 84 - Automation Fun with Jared SorgeEpisode 81 - Awaiting for Async with Vincent PradeillesEpisode 68 - App Store Review Guidelines with Paweł MadejEpisode 24 - Continuous Integration with Kyle NewsomeRelated LinksXcode Cloud Beta SignupCoreInt Episode 487 - I Spent A Week On ItApple Developer Tech TalksSteve Lipton - Swift Playgrounds CourseApple SwiftUI Sample App TutorialsNSSpain 15 - Xcode Cloud: What is it? How to use it? Is it for me? - Josh HoltzHWS - How to build your first SwiftUI app with Swift PlaygroundsCompileSwift Live Stream Highlight - macOS UI Design with SketchApple Design ResourcesSwift Studio by Marcin Krzyzanowski"Swift Light" by Marin TodorovNova by PanicSponsorsRevenueCatUsing 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.Transistor.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 analyticsHow do you start a podcast?https://transistor.fm/how-to-start-a-podcast/?via=empowerappsTry it today with this special link:https://transistor.fm/?via=empowerappsIndie Developer Spotlight - KalWoche by Matthias DeuschlGive a try to the first of many Indie Developer Spotlights with KalWoche by Matthias DeuschlWith this Independent Watch app, scroll through the calendar with the Digital Crown. Count days / weeks with the date calculator. Multiple complications including weekday, week of year, date.Practical calendar for quick flipping: scroll through time month by month with the Digital Crown.What weekday is April 1st? When is week 18? Which week of the year is beginning of November? → Just scroll until you see.How long until date x? → Simply scroll, tap, see.date calculator: add days, weeks, months or years from today or the selected date and the result is displayed as a date with weekday and calendar week. In addition, the duration from today or the selected date until then is displayed.Clean watchface complications help to always keep the current weekday, date and week of year in view. Find your perfect fit with numerous options.Give this app a try today at:https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1554477157Show NotesFuture of ...

Dec 7, 2021 • 1h 14min
Connecting Wirelessly with Gui Rambo
GuestGui Rambo - Twitter @_insideBlogGithubStacktrace Podcast9to5MacYoutube Video - https://youtu.be/U97HwkmKpg8Related EpisodesEpisode 58 - Big Bad Bluetooth with Leah VogelEpisode 78 - Apple Silicon Review with Gui RamboEpisode 31 - Future Proofing Your Apps with Gui RamboRelated LinksAirBuddyMultipeerKit - high-level abstraction built on top of the MultipeerConnectivity frameworkSponsorsRevenueCatUsing 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.LinodeA 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 NotesDealing with the Menu BarAirPods ThoughtsLessons learned working on AirBuddyBluetooth Terminology LessonDealing with AirPod Issues as a userHow Bluetooth works and differs from NetworkingHow the Nearby Interaction framework worksHow the Multi-peer Connectivity framework worksSocial 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/)
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Nov 23, 2021 • 51min
Objective-C Today with Graham Lee
GuestGraham Lee - Twitter @iwasleegGraham's Blog - Structure and Interpretation of Computer ProgrammersGraham's Book - APPropriate BehaviourYoutube Video - https://youtu.be/H8O0rj1It1wRelated EpisodesEpisode 107 - Expert Swift with Shai MishaliEpisode 105 - Navigating DocC with Ellen ShapiroEpisode 70 - Maintaining & Migrating with Antoine van der Lee - Part 2Episode 69 - Maintaining & Migrating with Antoine van der Lee - Part 1Episode 48 - Alternative Backends with Kristaps GrinbergsRelated LinksDosAmigans Twitch Stream - Programming on the Amiga [objc retain]GNUstepCocotronObjFWmulle-objcWWDC 2020 - Refine Objective-C frameworks for Swiftsicpers.info - …and in the end there will be the command linesicpers.info - In which I misunderstood Objective-CIntegrating C++ Libraries with Swift - BrightDigitCairoSVG Objective-C++ Swift Package ExampleSponsorsRevenueCatUsing 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.Transistor.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 analyticsHow do you start a podcast?https://transistor.fm/how-to-start-a-podcast/?via=empowerappsTry it today with this special link:https://transistor.fm/?via=empowerappsShow NotesWhy you should know something about Objective-CWhy is Objective-C so different from Swift?Is there a purpose for Objective-C outside of Swift?Should you still write Objective-C?What steps to migrate Objective-C over to Swift?How to make sure your Swift is consumable by Objective-C?How to work with C++ through Objective-C?What are the differences between Dynamic and Static Typed languages?What are the benefits of Dynamic vs Static Typed languages?What does a PhD in Software Engineering do at Oxford?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/)
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