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…

A game development dev log episode discussing my ProjectHack.net game as I start building the version 2 after a long time working on ideas and prototypes. So if you are interested in game development, this is the one for you. ProjectHack.net ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By Peter Witham

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 …

This is the eighth and final episode in a series where I will go through the app creation process. This will be generic enough to cover any kind of application on any platform. The idea is to get you thinking about what you are making and how to go about it in a structured way that should help you reach your goal of completing the app by way of a s…

I finally have one of those 'lost episodes' where the technology failed me, that and more in this dev blog episode. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By Peter Witham

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…

This is the seventh episode in a series where I will go through the app creation process. This will be generic enough to cover any kind of application on any platform. The idea is to get you thinking about what you are making and how to go about it in a structured way that should help you reach your goal of completing the app by way of a structured…

This is the sixth episode in a series where I will go through the app creation process. This will be generic enough to cover any kind of application on any platform. The idea is to get you thinking about what you are making and how to go about it in a structured way that should help you reach your goal of completing the app by way of a structured a…

This is the fifth episode in a series where I will go through the app creation process. This will be generic enough to cover any kind of application on any platform. The idea is to get you thinking about what you are making and how to go about it in a structured way that should help you reach your goal of completing the app by way of a structured a…

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

This is the fourth episode in a series where I will go through the app creation process. This will be generic enough to cover any kind of application on any platform. The idea is to get you thinking about what you are making and how to go about it in a structured way that should help you reach your goal of completing the app by way of a structured …

This is the third episode in a series where I will go through the app creation process. This will be generic enough to cover any kind of application on any platform. The idea is to get you thinking about what you are making and how to go about it in a structured way that should help you reach your goal of completing the app by way of a structured a…

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 …

This is the second episode in a series where I will go through the app creation process. This will be generic enough to cover any kind of application on any platform. The idea is to get you thinking about what you are making and how to go about it in a structured way that should help you reach your goal of completing the app by way of a structured …

This is the first episode in a series where I will go through the app creation process. This will be generic enough to cover any kind of application on any platform. The idea is to get you thinking about what you are making and how to go about it in a structured way that should help you reach your goal of completing the app by way of a structured a…

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…

I share a cautionary tale about revisiting and updating old projects with new software. I discuss the pitfalls of using the latest versions of tools on older projects and recount my experience with a game engine and coding tools. I emphasize the importance of source control and provide updates on my current projects, including a new feature for my …

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 …

In this episode of the PW Podcast, I delve into the importance of breaking free from rigid schedules and calendars, particularly on weekends. Whether you have a full-time job, regular meetings, or commitments, constantly checking a calendar can lead to anxiety. I share my personal experiences with needing time away from structured planning to recha…

In this UIBuzz episode, I discuss using Cursor, an AI-enhanced IDE based on Visual Studio Code, to build a React app and then a SwiftUI app. Despite some issues, Cursor efficiently handled tasks, proving to be a valuable tool for developers. Reach out to me at PeterWitham.com ★ Support this podcast ★…

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…

In this episode of the PW Podcast, I discuss an interesting video I watched (the link is unfortunately missing) that highlights people's reactions to using traditional tools like pen and paper in public. I delve into the absurdity of how a camera or a notepad can draw more suspicion than a phone in today's world. I reflect on my experiences and enc…