So after a break of a few months we got back to recording in early January but seems we forgot to get round to doing the editing.. Anyway, in this episode we catch up on what we have been up to for the last few months and reflect on the challenges of mixing evolving technologies with older ones.
This week, the boys discuss the adoption of SwiftUI, the newly released iPhone 16, and iOS 18. John shares insights from his recent hackathon, focusing on Netflix’s new companion mode. Meanwhile, Scotty tackles the discontinuation of Realm by MongoDB, exploring possible replacement options and how this impacts the development of MoneyWell.
This week, the guys dive into ‘office politics’ and share their thoughts on the upcoming iPhone announcement. John discusses his preparations for an upcoming hackathon, while Scotty gives updates on his ongoing work with the iPad.
This week, John and Scotty dive into the ongoing debate about the iPad: Will it eventually replace the Mac, or is it just a bigger iPhone? John reflects on his return to work, sharing some creative ideas for widgets he’s planning for an upcoming hackday, along with a brief rant about the state of airline systems. Scotty offers his perspective on the iPad, particularly focusing on its UI, and discusses the pros and cons of developing platform-specific versus multi-platform apps.
This week, John and Scotty chat about John’s recent trip to Italy, weighing the pros and cons of tourism, the joys of taking a holiday, and the challenge of getting back into the office routine. Scotty shares his latest experiences working with SwiftUI on both Mac and iOS, highlighting what he likes and dislikes about each platform. Barcelona overrun with tourists | NYTimes Stormy Naples | YouTube...
This week, John and Scotty delve into their experiences with AI. John discusses a particularly useful implementation of AI, while Scotty reflects on his maybe less useful attempt. They also explore the current state and future potential of AI. Scotty shares updates on the future of MoneyWell, providing insights into upcoming features and improvements. Meanwhile, John talks about the fascinating Steve Jobs archive. Steve Jobs Archive Rise and Shine, Diligent Robot | YouTube...
This week, John and Scotty discuss the future of Mac apps as the iPad continues to evolve. Scotty explores how MoneyWell fits into this landscape and whether SwiftData is becoming a viable successor to CoreData. John shares insights into how Netflix strives to stay at the cutting edge of software technology through his recent work. The Psychedelic Fur - President Gas | YouTube
After a much-needed break, the boys are back with an “up-to-date” review of WWDC24. John shares his firsthand experience at Apple Park, while they both discuss their key takeaways from the event. They also delve into the lore behind the term “Sherlocked.” Tune in for fresh insights, personal anecdotes, and a deep dive into the latest developments from WWDC24. John’s Dub-Dub Week Adventures | iCloud Shared Album
This week the boys talk AI, with the rumours surrounding Apple and OpenAI, how AI might make an appearance in the upcoming WWDC and the recent developments into AI, i.e. Google AI’s comical answers. John talks his continued work with deep links and the wild west of URLs. Scotty talks his continued work on MoneyWell analytics and multi-platform apps.
This week, John and Scotty delve into bridging Objective-C and Swift. John shares insights on his recent work with logging, managing bandwidth efficiently, and recounts some antics in a park. He also brings us the latest news about James Dempsey and the Breakpoints. Meanwhile, Scotty discusses his efforts in replacing bulky analytics packages with custom analytics solutions. Objective-C implementation in Swift...
This week, John and Scotty share tales from their recent travels, spanning from Valencia to New York. They delve into the intricacies of phased rollouts and navigating user-reported bugs. John discusses his progress with the grand overhaul, highlighting recent work on startup, particularly focusing on interdependent asynchronous tasks and deep links. Scotty reflects on his experiences working with app startup, offering insights into the challenges and rewards of this venture.
This week the boys open up about their thoughts and personal experiences with tech interviews, discussing the ups and downs of the process. They also explore the possible role of AI in software development and share their expectations for WWDC24. John recounts his recent trip back East and provides insights into his work on transitioning a codebase to SwiftUI from UIKit, highlighting the challenges and rewards of the process. UIKit vs SwiftUI Performance Comparison...
This week the boys delve into WWDC anticipation, with John teasing a secret project and sharing expectations for WWDC24. They also engage with listener interaction, discussing topics ranging from LinnDrum to Skip, a tool for building Android apps from Xcode. Scotty reflects on MoneyWell’s first full year, addressing subscription renewals, challenges with the onboarding process, and his current focus on SwiftUI development. Skip, a Swift to Kotlin transpiler | Skip.tools...
This week the boys delve into the announcement of WWDC2024, speculating on what to expect and reflecting on past WWDCs while contemplating the future direction of the event. They also discuss recent news surrounding Apple’s potential monopoly issues, offering insights into the implications for the tech industry. John remains tight-lipped about some of his ongoing projects, keeping the details under wraps once again. Scotty shares his increasing appreciation for SwiftUI and his views of the Compo...
This week, John and Scotty dive into Apple’s latest offerings, discussing the new Apple Wallet API introduced with iOS 17 and the capabilities of Apple Vision Pro. John provides an update on his son’s progress in the Hackday event, sharing insights into the innovative projects underway. Meanwhile, Scotty reflects on the anniversary of MoneyWell’s release, sharing reflections on its first year in the App Store and what to anticipate in the coming month. Topics include user retention strategies an...
This week, John and Scotty delve deeper into backend services such as Back4App, AWS S3, Wasabi, and Parse, emphasizing the importance of reliable support. John shares insights into his son’s recent hackday and highlights the benefits of participating in such events. Scotty provides updates on the SwiftUI developments within MoneyWell, offering a glimpse into the ongoing progress. Wasabi Back4App Why Ollie is moving away from SwiftUI | Medium...
Happy New Year indeed! (Yes, we know it’s February) This week, John and Scotty dive into backend options, discussing Parse and other alternatives. John provides an update on his top-secret project and shares recent developments in SwiftUI. He also recounts lending a hand with the Foul Child’s first college project. Meanwhile, Scotty updates us on his client project, shares progress on MoneyWell, and outlines the plan for the upcoming year. Back4App - Low-code backend to build modern apps Parse...
With possibly the best gift you’ll receive this year, this week the boys sum up their 2023. With John talking more about his journey with SwiftUI and the importance of Bindings. While Scotty talks the year MoneyWell shipped and whats to come in the new year. To help get the foul taste of Johns singing out of your head | YouTube Apple updated their SwiftUI Tutorial | Apple
This week, John and Scotty explore SwitchUI Lists, diving into John’s new project and Scotty’s ongoing efforts on the new banking system for MoneyWell. Shifting gears, they discuss In-App Purchases, as John encounters a bug while attempting to use a purchased feature within an app while flying. Scotty sheds light on MoneyWell’s approach to handling In-App Purchases. Additionally, Scotty touches on the challenges of marketing in the tech landscape. Revenue Cat...
This week John discusses his recent endeavours leading up to the Netflix Quiet Period, shedding light on the technology behind and the onboarding process of the photo tool FindMySnap. Scotty shares insights on bank transaction APIs and addresses a bug within SwiftUI on the Mac platform. FindMySnap | CYME
This week, John and Scotty dive into Thanksgiving reflections and tech updates. John shares his excitement about his shiny new M3 MacBook Pro Max and delves into the transfer process when acquiring a new laptop. He also discusses insights into the Apple trade-in program and the age-old question: Is more RAM really more better? Meanwhile, Scotty updates on his continued work with Vapor, Server-Side Swift, and the ongoing development of MoneyWell’s bank connectivity system.
This week, John and Scotty pick up where they left off, delving deeper into their recent projects. Scotty shares insights about his ongoing work with Vapor and NodeJS, while John dives into his experiences working with GraphQL. John also discusses a recent conversation about software engineering and AI code generation, sparking intriguing insights into the evolving landscape of technology and development practices. The Future of Programming? | YouTube...
After a few weeks away, the boys are back with chat about John’s latest work with Drag and Drop on iOS, the evolution of user input technology, from keyboard and mouse to touch screen to Apple Vision Pro. Scotty talks the latest MacBook announcement and the future of Macs, his recent work on banking integration within MoneyWell using Vapor. Vapor Hummingbird
This week, John and Scotty have a lot to cover. John shares his recent travels, reflecting on the 10-year anniversary of Orange Grove. He delves into the development of Greece and his contributions to various panels. John also highlights the advantages of working while traveling, especially when it comes to testing features under real-world connection conditions and speeds. Scotty provides insights into the ongoing development of MoneyWell, focusing on the upcoming changes to bank connections. G...
This week, John and Scotty dive into the latest Apple releases, with Scotty providing his unfiltered thoughts and opinions. John shares his recent visit to a Netflix DVD fulfilment hub, as this marks the end of an era with the last Netflix DVD set to be sent out this week. He also discusses the new challenges that have cropped up with Splice. Scotty opens up about his struggles this week, tackling the daunting tasks of refactoring and writing unit tests. Netflix Prepares to Send Its Final Red En...
Content Warning: This episode of The iDeveloper Podcast contains discussions about suicide and related topics. This discussion takes place between: 23:50 - 33:40 We understand that these subjects can be deeply triggering or distressing for some listeners. We urge you to prioritise your mental health and well-being when deciding whether to continue listening. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide or in need of immediate assistance, please reach out to a mental health p...
In this episode, John and Scotty delve into the post-vacation work process and the stark differences in user device preferences. John shares captivating travel stories, the insights gained from a recent diary study, and pays tribute to the late John Warnock. Shifting focus, Scotty tackles the challenges of managing long-running code bases and adapting to changes after extended periods away from the project. RIP John Warnock | NY Times No, I didn’t see your email:...
In this week’s episode, John delves into his ongoing work with SwiftUI, focusing on sheets that aren’t fullscreen. Meanwhile, Scotty shares his recent experiences with SwiftUI as well. Scotty also opens up about an error that occurred during the Budget Sharing release of MoneyWell, but he assures everyone that the issue has been resolved now.
This week, John expresses gratitude to some fractional listeners who reached out with valuable advice and support. He also provides an update on the reception of his latest release. Meanwhile, Scotty dives into the exciting details of the latest MoneyWell release, mainly Budget Sharing, also some hints at what’s next on the horizon for MoneyWell.
This week, John and Scotty are excited to reveal John’s long-awaited secret: Netflix’s new feature called ‘My Netflix’. Discover the personal place for all your personalised content and recommendations. Scotty shares valuable insights into the challenges of handling differences in causing a problem for 1% of users in a large user base compared to a smaller one. Press coverage of My Netflix: CNET: Your Netflix Phone App Is Getting a New Personalized Hub Feature Engadget: ‘My Netflix’ puts your do...
