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Join me on a journey exploring the ups and downs of being a creator. I make things across many mediums including apps, games, and podcasts. Along the way, I take the side roads to motivation and inspiration. Navigating the winding paths that try to stop us from achieving our dreams and goals.
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Empower Apps

Leo Dion, Principal CEO and Swift Developer at BrightDigit

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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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In this episode of the Compile Swift Podcast, hosts Jeff and Peter discuss the recent Apple "Nine-Nine" event, discussing the latest hardware announcements and their implications for developers. They reflect on how predictable Apple's product releases have become, highlighting the incremental updates across their platforms, particularly the new iPh…
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Daniel Steinberg comes in the podcast to talk about his latest book on Swift Testing as well as the state of Swift development in 2024. Guest Dim Sum Thinking dimsumthinking (@dimsumthinking@mastodon.social) - Mastodon Daniel Steinberg | LinkedIn Announcements Come see me and Daniel at Server-Side Swift Conference. 26th-27th September 2024. London,…
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In this episode of the CompileSwift podcast, the hosts discuss Swift 6 migration, highlighting its non-breaking changes and new features like module-level access control and data race safety. They emphasize gradual migration, the importance of planning, and the benefits of new data types. Swift 6 migration guide Hacking with Swift - What's new in S…
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Damian Mehers shares the story of his app Voice in a Can from inception to shutdown. We talk customer stories and the future of voice assistants. Guest Damian Mehers’ blog | Swift, SwiftUI and .NET from Switzerland Damian Mehers (@dmehers@fosstodon.org) - Fosstodon Damian Mehers (@DamianMehers) / X Damian Mehers - YouTube DamianMehers (Github) Dami…
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This is a landmark episode as we say hello to the new co-host. Plus, we discussed Apple's upcoming event, which is expected to feature new iPhones. But what else might we get? (00:00) - Introduction (00:30) - Hello Co-Host (01:21) - Apple 9/9/24 Event is Coming (08:28) - SetApp (09:43) - New Hardware Speculation (19:31) - Become a member (19:51) - …
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This week, Peter Witham discusses the emergence of alternative app stores and what they mean for developers. He asks for listeners' experiences and thoughts on managing multiple app store requirements, including code signing and security. He also touches on Apple's reminder about trader status for the European market. He wraps up by emphasizing the…
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In this episode of the PW Podcast, I explore the concept of rules and the importance of following your own. While acknowledging the necessity of adhering to certain societal norms like traffic laws, I delve into how personal rules shape our pursuits in business, art, and personal life. Breaking free from imposed constraints can encourage you to def…
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In this episode, I discuss Warframe, an amazing free-to-play game. I highlight its fair monetization, cross-platform play, and community engagement, contrasting it with the failures of other AAA studios. I encourage listeners to try Warframe and support its developers if they enjoy it. Try Warframe at warframe.com Reach out to me at www.peterwitham…
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In this episode of the Compile Swift Podcast, host Peter Witham interviews Joe Fabisevich, an experienced iOS developer and indie app creator. Joe discusses his journey in app development, including his work at notable companies like Twitter and Bitly, and his transition to creating his app, Plinky. Plinky is a link-saving app designed for quick an…
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An exclusive episode for the Patreon members and supporters is now posted over at www.patreon.com/compileswift Learn why you need to protect your apps from incoming data and how to program defensively to handle those situations. Thanks to our monthly supporters Tung Vo Adam Wulf bitSpectre Arclite ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…
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In this episode of the PW Podcast, I discuss my hiatus and the self-doubt that led to it. I dive into my creative journey, including battling project overload and rediscovering my passion through 3D modeling with Blender. Join me as I reflect on the importance of doing what excites you and the joy of learning something new without the pressure of d…
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In this episode of the UIBuzz podcast, I return after a month's break to discuss my recent projects and a concerning trend in the gaming industry. Including an update to my "Endless Hurdles" game timed with the Olympics, learning Blender for 3D graphics, and developing a new macOS project management app. I also delve into Bungie's layoffs, scrutini…
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This week, I delved into whether to embrace or avoid new APIs in Apple's upcoming operating systems. I encountered a few challenges while working on my Mac iOS app, which I aimed to have a modern look. Inspired by Apple developer videos, I wanted to incorporate features like a navigation split view and fancy backgrounds, similar to the design of Cl…
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In this episode of the Compile Swift podcast, the latest beta four releases from Apple, including iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS 15, tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS. I urge listeners not to install beta versions on primary devices used for daily work to avoid potential issues. Plus, a detailed guide on safely installing macOS betas on a separate APFS contain…
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I had a great time chatting with Chris Eidhof about his work with objc.io and his latest project, the SwiftUI Field Guide. We discussed SwiftUI's layout system and the exciting new features from WWDC 2024. Guest Chris Eidhof Chris Eidhof (@chris@m.objc.io) - objc.io Announcements Need help with your projects this year? BrightDigit has openings. Joi…
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Everything we write becomes legacy code once it's written. That means technical debt in the future, so how can we do a better job today to help future us tomorrow? Become a Patreon member and help this Podcast survive https://www.patreon.com/compileswift Please leave a review and show your support https://lovethepodcast.com/compileswift You can als…
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I had great time chatting with Danielle Lewis about her experience becoming a Swift developer, learning to develop for the Vision Pro, and getting the Magical world of Objective-C. Guest Danielle Lewis Danielle (@dlewisdev) / X Danielle Lewis - YouTube Danielle Lewis - DEV Community Announcements Need help with your projects this year? BrightDigit …
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In this episode, I will explain why it is essential to promote yourself. The short answer is that nobody else will do it for you. So, here are eight tips to get you started on the path to success. (00:00) - Introduction (00:11) - Why should you promote yourself (02:36) - Tip 1 - Networking (04:43) - Tip 2 - Starting out (05:55) - Tip 3 - For Introv…
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I'm excited to have on the show Michigan's own Swift Student Challenge Distinguished Winner Dezmond Blair on to talk about everything from his learning and mentoring experience at the Apple Developer Academy to his experience at WWDC 2024. Guest Dezmond Blair (@dezdoesiOS) / X Dezmond (Dez) Blair  | LinkedIn dezdoesit (Dezmond Blair) - GitHub dezd…
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I talk about my experiences learning Blender in public to create some 3D assets for my games. Then I discuss testing on multiple devices to get a real feel for performance problems with your apps and games. Mentioned in this episode My Godot Endless Runner video course Joey Carlino's excellent Blender modeling video ★ Support this podcast ★…
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In this episode, I introduce the open-source code editor Zed and its new features like Swift support and real-time collaboration. I also share my experiences with the predictive assist feature in Xcode 16 beta. Lastly, I provide an in-depth comparison of various iPads, discussing the pros and cons of potential upgrades as an iPad Pro M1 owner. Zed …
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Cihat Gündüz comes on to talk about how his WWDC 2024 wish list went, Multilingual Apps, and more. Guest Cihat Gündüz (@Jeehut) / X Cihat Gündüz (@Jeehut@iosdev.space) - iOS Dev Space Cihat Gündüz (@jeehut) on Threads FlineDev Announcements Need help with your projects this year? BrightDigit has openings. Join Bushel Beta LiveStreaming on YouTube J…
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I reflect on WWDC 2024 and share my thoughts on the new technologies and updates from the conference. I discuss my plans to transition to SwiftData, explore the new AI technologies announced, and provide insights into RealityKit and Vision Pro. Additionally, I recommend which WWDC videos to watch to get the most out of the new updates. Become a Pat…
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In this episode of the UIBuzz podcast, I delve into the important topic of valuing your time. I discuss why it's essential to recognize the worth of your time and the fine line between offering services for free and charging a monetary value for your efforts. I give practical advice on handling changing circumstances, especially when transitioning …
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I am joined by some good friends to discuss the opening day of the Apple developer conference and all the new announcements. As a consumer and a developer, I am excited about many things this year. (00:00) - Introduction (00:09) - WWDC24 Roundtable (00:35) - Cocoatype (00:47) - Nutterfi (00:59) - Those streamer folks (01:12) - All the new OS versio…
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Peter comes on and we use our Apple Intelligence to speak about the greatness of the WWDC 2024 Platforms State of the Union. Guest Peter Witham - Compileswift.com - Twitter Related Episodes Episode 151 - Platforms State of Union 2023 with Peter Witham CompileSwift - Apple WWDC23 Keynote reactions and analysis with Leo G. Dion Episode 149 - How to W…
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We are just a few days from WWDC24 as this Podcast hits the feed. I'm not making predictions; I'm making some sensible wishes and hopes for what we might get, mostly from the perspective of a developer. -------- Join the DevClub Discord to take part in our WWDC24 celebrations. -------- Become a Patreon member and help this Podcast survive https://w…
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DevClub Discord question this week. What do I do when starting a new app or project before coding? 1. Write the idea down 2. List the core idea features 3. Sketch a bad interface design 4. Do some research 5. Refine the idea and interface 6. Prototype the unknown As mentioned in this episode Muse App Become a Patreon member and help this Podcast su…
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I have spent a few months working on a video course. Throughout the process, I have learned a lot, and I think I should share some tips that I picked up along the way for those of you who have ever thought about making a course and selling it. Contact Me https://peterwitham.com/contact Please leave a review and show your support. https://lovethepod…
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In this episode, I discuss a recent exploration and problem-solving situation with one of my apps that uses CloudKit to sync data across devices. CloudKit and iCloud are excellent ways to store a user's data and make it accessible across multiple devices. However, they come with some scenarios you need to account for. For example, have you coded to…
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