Geoff spent some time trying Swift Wasm (Web Assembly) and wanted to discuss his findings and thoughts. We love to highlight projects using the Swift language and welcome anyone working on a project to reach out to us at compileswift.com/contact. Mentioned in this episode Swift Wasm on GitHub Swiftwasm.org Hummingbird Episode Become a Patreon membe…

Apologies for the late delivery on this episode. Peter was sick and this caused a production delay. So here is our new branding, we hope you love the name! We are working on many changes to the artworks, so please be patient. Thanks! Become a Patreon member and help this Podcast survive https://www.patreon.com/compileswift Thanks to our monthly sup…

In this episode, we chat about Peter’s decision to start fresh with a new code base. He believes it can sometimes be the right move. Geoff shares his perspective, which sparked a lively discussion and gave developers some food for thought when it comes to existing projects and technical debt. (00:00) - Introduction (10:13) - Become a supporting mem…

In this episode, we discuss a blog post by Geoff diving into details to help structure your code base and hopefully prevent future problems. (00:00) - Introduction (10:01) - Support the podcast (21:50) - SetApp - Over 200 mac apps (23:06) - How does this help testing Geoff’s blog post Separation of concerns Robustness principle/Postel’s Law Become …

In this episode, we discuss choosing the right backend to support your application. We discuss options and how to find the right solution to keep your app powered and users happy. Become a Patreon member and help this Podcast survive https://www.patreon.com/compileswift Thanks to our monthly supporters Jay Wilson Marko Wiese Adam Wulf bitSpectre Ar…

We are making things even better, listen on for how and why. Reach out with new Podcast names and conversations on our Discord -> https://compileswift.com/discord Thanks to our monthly supporters Jay Wilson Marko Wiese Adam Wulf bitSpectre Arclite ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By Peter Witham

A special episode to kick off the new year, not only are you getting this one advert free but we have listener contributions. We discuss our plans for 2025 and hear from our listeners as to their goals for the next 12 months. As mentioned in this episode Cocoatype.com PeterWitham.com DanielSincere.com Jared - apialerts.com Dalton's Github Join our …

Welcome to the Compile Swift Apple calendar. In our end-of-year wrap, we look back at 12 months of Apple. All the things you may or may not remember from the year, along with some personal milestones. On a personal note, we want to thank our Patrons and listeners for their support. You have helped keep the Podcast alive this year, and we look forwa…

App store presence and optimization can be as simple or complicated as you choose. The short advice is that the more you put in, the more you get out. We dive into details and suggestions in this episode based on our experiences. (00:00) - Introduction (01:30) - What is App Store Presence? (09:56) - Become a member (12:54) - Keywording (15:51) - Pr…

This week, we discuss serverside Swift using Hummingbird. We also discuss Vapor to compare the two experiences. (00:00) - Introduction (08:44) - Clean My Mac (28:20) - Coffee Time (34:17) - Cocoatype.com (34:57) - Support the podcast https://www.compileswift.com/podcast/s06e12/ https://vapor.codes/ https://hummingbird.codes/ Clean My Mac Thanks to …

This week’s episode discusses AI tools and their applications for developers. The hosts share their experiences using AI chatbots, highlighting their usefulness for code generation, problem-solving guidance, and code explanation. They also discuss the benefits of AI tools for finding code snippets and remembering API names. AI tools are useful for …

App intents can be exposed in various ways beyond shortcuts, such as custom controls, focus filters, and spotlight actions. They enable users to perform specific actions without launching the app, making them more accessible and user-friendly. App intents can also be used to configure widgets, interact with hardware, and handle preferences, providi…

I interviewed Gorkem Ercan from Jozu about a few essential topics within the development ecosystem that apply to many different technologies, including Apple development. Gorkem at Jozu Eclipse Foundation (00:00) - Introduction (00:23) - Jozu (01:54) - Eclipse Foundation (08:10) - Train your inbox (09:46) - Open Source (12:25) - CI/CD (18:17) - Sup…

Part two of two where we discuss the numbers along with the approach taken by the Panels app Link to the video released by Marques Brownlee after our recording 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 also sh…

Part one of two where we discuss app pricing. The many different models and approaches with our takes and opinions on each. In part 2 we will dive into the numbers! (00:00) - Introduction (02:26) - Different flavors of pricing (08:50) - Become a member (09:11) - Expectancy at cost levels (21:56) - Trade Coffee (24:09) - The developer dilema (43:17)…

This week, we discuss TestFlight, what it is, how to use it, and why you should use it. (00:00) - Introduction (11:26) - Support this Podcast (25:41) - SetApp (40:33) - Support the podcast (40:43) - Rate and review Become a Patreon member and help this Podcast survive https://www.patreon.com/compileswift Please leave a review and show your support …

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…

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…

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) - …

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…

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…

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 Jay Wilson Marko Wiese Adam Wulf bitSpectre Arclite ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…

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…

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…

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…