Peter and Geoff dive into their favorite WWDC25 APIs. Peter explores the new attributed text editing features in SwiftUI, while Geoff breaks down interactive snippets and updates to App Intents. A dev-focused episode packed with practical insights and examples. AttributedString Code Snippet Button( action: { resumeContent.transformAttributes( in: &selectedText ) { container in let currentFont = container.font ?? .default let resolved = currentFont.resolve(in: fontResolutionContext) container...
Jul 13, 2025•23 min•Season 8Ep. 12
Peter shares the rollercoaster journey of building and submitting a game to the App Store—only to face rejection. Joined by co-host Geoff, they break down the emotional and practical steps of handling app review rejections, exploring Apple’s different rejections and how to respond. Whether you’re an indie dev or curious listener, this episode offers real talk, humor, and insight into the highs and lows of mobile app development. https://developer.apple.com/contact/topic/SC1103/subtopic/30020/sol...
Jun 22, 2025•26 min•Season 8Ep. 11
WWDC25 starts in just a few days on June 6th 2025. We have some great tips and advice for anyone attending the conference in person or online to get the most out of the experience. Join the Discord Share your thoughts with us https://compileswift.com/contact Become a Patreon member and help this Podcast survive https://www.patreon.com/compileswift Follow us on Mastodon https://iosdev.space/@Compileswift Thanks to our monthly supporters flanker Jay Wilson Adam Wulf bitSpectre ★ Support this podca...
Jun 05, 2025•19 min•Season 8Ep. 10
In this episode, Peter and Geoff discuss the importance of diversifying your skill set beyond your core expertise in mobile development. They explore how working on side projects and learning new technologies can provide mental relief, solve workflow problems, and create unexpected career opportunities. Share your thoughts with us https://compileswift.com/contact Become a Patreon member and help this Podcast survive https://www.patreon.com/compileswift Follow us on Mastodon https://iosdev.space/...
May 25, 2025•20 min•Season 8Ep. 9
Geoff sits down with Adam and Nutter at the Deep Dish Swift 2025 conference for a discussion. Adam Wulf - MuseApp Nutterfi on Twitch Cocoatype Become a Patreon member and help this Podcast survive https://www.patreon.com/compileswift You can also show your support by buying me a coffee https://peterwitham.com/bmc Follow us on Mastodon https://iosdev.space/@Compileswift Thanks to our monthly supporters flanker Jay Wilson Adam Wulf bitSpectre ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...
May 11, 2025•30 min•Season 8Ep. 8
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 member and help this Podcast survive https://www.patreon.com/compileswift Follow on Mastodon https://iosdev.space/@Compileswift Thanks to our monthly suppo...
Apr 27, 2025•41 min•Season 8Ep. 7
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 supporters flanker Jay Wilson Adam Wulf bitSpectre ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...
Apr 08, 2025•8 min•Season 8Ep. 6
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 member (20:19) - Get over 200 Mac Apps (27:02) - Support the podcast Links: Things You Should Never Do, Part I Working Effectively with Legacy Code Becom...
Mar 23, 2025•32 min•Season 8Ep. 5
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 a Patreon member and help this Podcast survive https://www.patreon.com/compileswift Thanks to our monthly supporters flanker Jay Wilson Adam Wulf bitS...
Mar 09, 2025•36 min•Season 8Ep. 4
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 flanker Jay Wilson Adam Wulf bitSpectre ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...
Feb 23, 2025•16 min•Season 8Ep. 3
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 flanker Jay Wilson Adam Wulf bitSpectre ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Feb 04, 2025•18 min•Season 8Ep. 2
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 Discord DevClub Discord ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ (00:00) - Introduction (01:23) - Apps we are retiring (04:27) - Any pivots this year? (06:...
Jan 19, 2025•34 min•Season 8Ep. 1
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 forward to sharing even more with you in 2025. Thank you (00:00) - Introduction (00:13) - Support the podcast (01:05) - January (03:59) - February (10:57) ...
Dec 29, 2024•56 min•Season 7Ep. 22
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) - Privacy and age rating (20:50) - Clean My Mac (24:00) - Visuals (32:49) - Learning resources (35:31) - SetApp (36:46) - Tools As mentioned in this episo...
Dec 15, 2024•52 min•Season 7Ep. 21
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 our monthly supporters flanker Jay Wilson Adam Wulf bitSpectre ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...
Nov 24, 2024•41 min•Season 7Ep. 20
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 developers, especially when dealing with outdated or obscure technologies, as they can provide accurate and relevant information. While Apple’s predic...
Nov 10, 2024•57 min•Season 7Ep. 19
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, providing a seamless user experience across different platforms. (00:00) - Introduction (04:20) - App Intents (06:57) - Become a member (07:17) - Some exampl...
Oct 26, 2024•56 min•Season 7Ep. 18
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) - Support the Podcast (18:37) - AI/ML (31:06) - Coffee is on me (44:18) - Jozu (44:42) - Support the podcast (44:49) - Rate and review Become a Patreon mem...
Oct 19, 2024•45 min•Season 7Ep. 17
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 show your support by buying me a coffee https://peterwitham.com/bmc Follow me on Mastodon https://iosdev.space/@Compileswift Thanks to our monthly suppo...
Oct 12, 2024•48 min•Season 7Ep. 16
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) - SetApp (44:32) - Different models (53:25) - Rate and review (54:10) - Cocoatype (54:19) - Support the podcast Become a Patreon member and help this...
Oct 05, 2024•55 min•Season 7Ep. 15
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 https://lovethepodcast.com/compileswift Thanks to our monthly supporters flanker Jay Wilson Adam Wulf bitSpectre ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...
Sep 21, 2024•41 min•Season 7Ep. 14
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 iPhone's "Capture Control" feature. The hosts explore the functionality of this new control, which allows users to adjust zoom and exposure settings dire...
Sep 14, 2024•34 min•Season 7Ep. 13
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 Swift 6 Non-Sendable types are cool too you know Become a Patreon member and help this Podcast survive https://www.patreon.com/compileswift Please leav...
Sep 08, 2024•43 min•Season 7Ep. 12
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) - AI Services+? (23:56) - AI on the Mac (26:42) - Any other hardware rumors? (33:46) - Cocoatype.com (33:58) - Support the podcast (34:08) - Rate and re...
Aug 31, 2024•34 min•Season 7Ep. 11
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 importance of testing apps against the latest beta versions of Apple's operating systems and Xcode. (00:00) - Introduction (00:11) - Thank you new Pa...
Aug 25, 2024•14 min•Season 7Ep. 10
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 and customizable link organization. It features share extensions and an open API. Joe shares the app's origin story, which stemmed from his need to save...
Aug 19, 2024•50 min•Season 7Ep. 9
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 flanker Jay Wilson Adam Wulf bitSpectre ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...
Aug 12, 2024•38 sec•Season 7Ep. 8
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 CleanMyMac. However, I hit a snag when they were in a part of the app's window. Even AI couldn't solve it. Finally, I found a solution in a video on the...
Aug 04, 2024•10 min•Season 7Ep. 7
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 container or an external Thunderbolt drive to experiment without risking primary data. Mentioned in this episode Thunderbolt 4 External drive case NVMe 2TB d...
Jul 28, 2024•20 min•Season 7Ep. 6
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 also show your support by buying me a coffee https://peterwitham.com/bmc Follow me on Mastodon https://iosdev.space/@Compileswift Thanks to our monthly s...
Jul 17, 2024•12 min•Season 7Ep. 5
