In this episode, I talk with Joannis Orlandos about Serverside Swift, Structured Concurrency, maintaining good, clean code, Swift Server Workgroup and meetup, and more. I recommend checking out the links below. (00:00) - Introduction(00:22) -

Matt Van Itallie - Sema software, generative ai and code analysis

21 days ago 37m 53s

I talked with Matt Van Itallie, founder and CEO of Sema, a software company specializing in helping non-technical executives understand software development. We discussed generative AI, developer retention, intellectual property protection, and

In the news, WWDC 24, EU Trader or not? Xcode 15 Bugs?

27 days ago 11m 32s

In this episode of the Compile Swift podcast, I dive into the latest news and updates from Apple Dev World.From discussing the upcoming WWDC event to the challenges developers face in the EU. Additionally, I touch on the issues with the latest

Create Android apps using Skip.tools and Swift

Mar 23rd, 2024 44m 13s

The creators of skip.tools are back with a significant milestone to celebrate and share the latest updates to their Swift to Android app toolset.Mentioned in this episodePrevious show appearanceTake the tour of Skip.toolsSharing C between Swift

Tips to help introverts and quiet ones survive software development

Mar 10th, 2024 10m 33s

In this episode, I share content originally aired on my UIBuzz podcast, aimed at introverted individuals navigating the software development world. Recognizing the challenges quieter, more introverted people face in a field that often values co

Dev log - Make that app design better for the users

Feb 26th, 2024 8m 49s

A developer log this week. I'm not happy with the design of one of my apps, and I'm sharing some thoughts on why and what I intend to do about it. This might help those feeling the same way.(00:00) - Introduction(00:24) - Pivot that app design

Adding Game Center to your apps and games

Feb 19th, 2024 19m 20s

Patreon members get a video version showing all the code -> https://patreon.com/compileswiftGame Center is a great way to add features and interest to your apps and games. In this episode, I explain everything you need to do to get started; you

Developer struggles and getting through them

Feb 12th, 2024 9m 4s

This is a bit of a personal topic as I struggle to deal with content and motivation. But, the bright side is that this might help you as we all go through it.As mentioned in this episodeDeveloper health with Jay WilsonPlease leave a review and

VisionPro Ships, first impressions, AppStore changes for the EU and US

Feb 4th, 2024 16m 50s

In this episode, we'll discuss two main topics: the new Apple Vision Pro hardware and the changes coming to the App Store. We start by diving into the new EU Court rulings regarding Apple's monopoly and the requirement for allowing third-party

Live streaming as a developer with FullQueueDeveloper

Jan 26th, 2024 33m 34s

Live streaming is popular among developers for many reasons. I discuss this and more with FullQueueDeveloper (Daniel) in this episode. Thanks to Daniel for taking the time to talk with me and live-streaming this event.As mentioned in this episo

macOS Virtual Machines with Bushel, and SwiftData with Leo Dion

Jan 14th, 2024 44m 29s

A conversation between two developers discussing Bushel, an app developed by Leo. Leo explains Bushel is designed as a valuable tool for developers, allowing users to spin up an entire VM of an operating system, trial something, and, if it does

First steps with SwiftData

Jan 6th, 2024 9m 27s

In this episode, I discuss my experience with SwiftData and share my thoughts on its potential at this time.Please leave a review and show your supporthttps://lovethepodcast.com/compileswiftYou can also show your support by buying me a coffeeht

Reflecting on 2023 and looking ahead to 2024

Dec 27th, 2023 13m 18s

It's time to look back at our development year, which was 2023, and start thinking for 2024. Some observations and notes from this year as a Swift developer.Please leave a review and show your supporthttps://lovethepodcast.com/compileswiftYou c

Important livestream update

Dec 9th, 2023 5m 8s

A short episode where I explain the changes made to the Compile Swift Livestream.Please leave a review and show your supporthttps://lovethepodcast.com/compileswiftYou can also show your support by buying me a coffeehttps://peterwitham.com/bmcFo

Muse and Developer Duck with Adam Wulf

Dec 2nd, 2023 1h 2m

Muse is a great note-taking app, but it is so much more. I use it almost daily for brain dumps and organizing my thoughts. Developer Duck is an AI-powered tool that works great both stand-alone and inside Xcode. I use it to improve my code, lea

Talking source code protection and end of year job hunting advice

Nov 27th, 2023 12m 42s

In this episode of Compile Swift Podcast, I talk about the importance of keeping source code in remote repositories and maintaining good backup practices. I remind listeners of the risks like natural disasters and hardware failures and underlin

Create Android apps with Swift and Xcode

Nov 18th, 2023 52m 12s

How would you like to create Android Kotlin apps using Swift and Xcode? I thought that might get your attention. I talked with Abe and Marc from https://skip.tools on their project and toolset. This excellent technical preview excites me and ma

New Macs and some cool AI tools

Nov 3rd, 2023 16m 28s

In this episode, I will catch up on some news items and discuss some excellent tools I've been using.I share my opinion on Apple's release of new hardware with M3 chips, noting that while the performance is impressive, it may be reaching a plat

Listener question - Choosing when to fix a bug or ship?

Oct 22nd, 2023 8m 27s

Thanks to a DevClub Discord member for this episode suggestion. Deciding when to fix a bug or to ship and fix it in the next release can often be a complicated problem. I follow a simple set of rules for projects of any size, and I'm sharing it

My thoughts on Swift bindings in Godot

Oct 15th, 2023 8m 42s

As an avid Swift user, I wanted to sit down and look at the options for using Swift with the Godot engine. Let me start by saying it's early days, but I tried a course and then did my own exploration that I want to share in this episode for tho

Vision Pro and visionOS development with Geoff Pado - Part 2

Oct 6th, 2023 33m 13s

Note: There was so much good content that this is part 2 of 2.Geoff Pado and I talked about developing on Apple's visionOS platform. In particular, how the conversion of his iOS and iPad app Kineo went with the new challenges of spatial computi

Vision Pro and visionOS development with Geoff Pado - Part 1

Sep 29th, 2023 25m 39s

Note: There was so much good content that this is part 1 of 2.Geoff Pado and I talked about developing on Apple's visionOS platform. In particular, how the conversion of his iOS and iPad app Kineo went with the new challenges of spatial computi

Help and advice for young developers with Mia Kotalik

Sep 22nd, 2023 22m 33s

Mia is a freelance software and web developer with almost a decade of experience in tech. She is the host of Technically, A Podcast, and co-founder of the web development and marketing company Curie & Co. She is passionate about providing free

Bonus episode - New OS releases and my iPhone 15 choice

Sep 18th, 2023 8m 36s

A bonus episode to celebrate and share the new Apple OS release details and dates. Plus, which iPhone did I choose after not upgrading for the past three years?Please leave a review and show your support.https://lovethepodcast.com/compileswiftP

Keeping software simple with Brian Childress

Sep 15th, 2023 35m 21s

Brian is a husband, father, technologist, and avid adventurer. As a technical advisor with a strong background in software engineering, cloud computing, and cybersecurity, he is experienced in helping CTOs and CEOs make the right technical deci