Peter Witham

Compile Swift Podcast

Technology EN ↓ 194 episodes

Dive into the world of software development. Tune in for in-depth interviews with industry experts and the latest information. Whether you're an experienced developer or just starting, this podcast is your one-stop shop for everything related to software development.

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Peter Witham

Episodes

Why you should not fear technical interviews 25.06.2023 11:37

Technical interviews are considered a normal part of the developer interview. If you have ever had one or know someone that has, there are plenty of stories of how they did not go well and sound like something to be feared. In this episode, I want to reframe how to look at and handle these interviews. There is far more to it than just how good the code is. It's about seeing how you approach a prob...

WWDC23 Thoughts, two weeks later 18.06.2023 7:32

Here are a few thoughts on the things that might not have seemed that big initially but are very important to us as developers. Please leave a review and show your support. https://lovethepodcast.com/compileswift Please find me on Mastodon @Compileswift@iosdev.space Thanks to our monthly supporters Adam Wulf ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Apple WWDC23 Keynote reactions and analysis with Leo G. Dion 06.06.2023 35:54

My good friend Leo and I discuss the announcements from Apple at WWDC23 Keynote. Then switch over to Leo's EmpowerApps.show to hear our take on the State of the Union. Mentioned in this episode State of the Union episode EmpowerApps.show Bright Digit Please leave a review and show your support. https://lovethepodcast.com/compileswift Please find me on Mastodon @Compileswift@iosdev.space (00:00) -...

When ZStacks go mad 23.05.2023 8:09

This is partly a developer journal and a tip episode. My recent adventure with a ZStack, image background, and keyboard avoidance was entertaining and weird. But a solution found is a solution shared. Mentioned in this episode Blog post with code Please leave a review and show your support. https://lovethepodcast.com/compileswift Please find me on Mastodon @Compileswift@iosdev.space Thanks to our...

My first paid app and what to work on before WWDC23 16.05.2023 11:39

In this episode, I discuss my thoughts and decisions behind my first paid iOS application. Plus, trying to figure out what to work on before WWDC23 arrives. Please leave a review and show your support. https://lovethepodcast.com/compileswift Please find me on Mastodon @Compileswift@iosdev.space Thanks to our monthly supporters Adam Wulf ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Don't buy it, build it 08.05.2023 7:53

As developers, we use a lot of tools. But, sometimes, there are added benefits to making your tools instead of just buying them. I go into detail and give you some reasons to consider doing just that. Please leave a review and show your support. https://lovethepodcast.com/compileswift Please buy me a coffee to say thanks https://buymeacoffee.com/pwcom Please find me on Mastodon @Compileswift@iosde...

Interview with Geoff Pado 21.04.2023 54:26

In this episode, we do things a little differently. I sit down with Geoff Pado, an app maker and live streamer. This is the edited version of a live stream interview found at https://twitch.tv/compileswift , where we also had a live chatroom during the recording. As mentioned in this episode Cocoatype.com Kineo Black Highlighter Cocoatype live stream (00:19) - Introduction (00:33) - Hello Geoff (0...

WWDC23, OS updates and a new app release from me 31.03.2023 6:12

WWDC23 has been announced by Apple, and we also got a lot of OS updates this week. I also discuss the new app I built over my live streams. (00:00) - Introduction (00:13) - WWDC23 (01:12) - Upgrade to Xcode 14 (01:44) - All the upgrades (02:53) - Job Track App (05:02) - Rate and review Please leave a review and show your support. https://lovethepodcast.com/compileswift Please find me on Mastodon @...

Joel Kin - Querl GraphQL library for Swift 17.03.2023 49:00

Joel had the good fortune to work at Apple when the iPhone was developed. His exposure was writing sample apps against the iPhone SDK, making him among the first people in the world to `#import <UIKit/UIKit.h>`. That launched him into the world of iOS development for good. He has since worked on a wide variety of interesting products, launched a startup, worked at several others, and still s...

Do you have an onboarding system for users? 11.03.2023 12:04

In this episode, I dive into why you should provide an onboarding flow for your users. I also offer a couple of different ways to make that happen and explain why it is, in my opinion, essential as a first-run experience. (00:00) - Introduction (00:31) - Do you onboard users? (02:24) - Different ways to onboard users (06:35) - Only show once (07:52) - Language support (09:01) - Bundled content or...

What a week that was, is it over? 26.02.2023 7:19

From Apple outages to crashing Xcode and deadlines. A few minutes of a developer horror story week in this episode. But it's over now right...right? Please leave a review and show your support. https://lovethepodcast.com/compileswift Please find us on Mastodon @Compileswift@iosdev.space Thanks to our monthly supporters Adam Wulf ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Where to get started learning Apple development 11.02.2023 11:36

I decided it was time to put out an episode answering a question I often get. "What do I learn to start coding on Apple platforms and for interviews." So here is my list of recommendations of topics to get started with when it comes to developing on Apple's platforms and preparing for interviews. This is not exhaustive, but a place to start. (00:00) - Introduction (00:27) - New to Apple developmen...

Richard Zarth - Developer and Mentor, Really Simple Arcade and helping others 27.01.2023 1:09:48

In this episode, I sit down to talk with Richard Zarth. An indie developer, we discuss Swift, the software industry, really simple arcade, Pokemon watch app, open-source, and Underdog Devs, a mentoring program for those that need help getting started. Richard has been writing software for Apple's various platforms since 2014. He is a co-organizer and regular presenter at UD Xcoders (previously nam...

Marin Todorov - dataTile and SwiftUI in Production 13.01.2023 53:11

In this episode, I am joined by Marin Todorov to discuss his new developer tool, dataTile. We also discuss using SwiftUI in production for creating apps and other topics. Marin Todorov has been developing for Apple's platforms for 12+ years. Most recently, he worked on Swift DocC as part of the Swift toolchain. Besides working on client projects, he's contributed significantly to the Swift open-so...

2023 development goals and looking ahead 06.01.2023 10:18

(00:00) - Introduction (00:42) - This years plans (01:35) - Release another new app (06:09) - Game release (07:07) - Developer Journaling (08:12) - DevClub Discord (09:11) - Buy me a Coffee (09:23) - Rate and review ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Please leave a review and show your support. https://lovethepodcast.com/compileswift Please find us on Mastodon @Compileswift@iosdev.space Thanks to...

My end of year review of my development year 12.12.2022 16:11

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Black Friday suggestions to invest in you 21.11.2022 4:53

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Prototyping with SwiftUI 10.11.2022 10:08

It is OK to write ugly code when time runs out 24.10.2022 3:54

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Developer life and mental health with Jay Wilson 10.10.2022 52:37

Thank you, everyone, for being part of the Podcast and helping it reach the 100th episode. I am so glad we get to share this. In this episode, I sit down with someone I respect and admire, Jay Wilson. We talk about developer life and how we need to stay balanced and open with those around us to maintain a healthy relationship with ourselves and others. Topics include - Never put work before health...

Perpetual beta life 27.09.2022 5:04

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Using Process() to run terminal commands in Apps. + Don't give up in the beginning 20.09.2022 17:20

As mentioned in this episode CompileSwift Live stream SetApp 200+ Mac Apps Blog post with code example Thanks to our monthly supporters Adam Wulf ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

iOS 16, New Hardware, Developer Tools in a Virtual Machine 13.09.2022 17:58

As mentioned in this episode - Xcodes App - Mac Geek Gab Podcast Please leave a review and show your support. https://lovethepodcast.com/compileswift Thanks to our monthly supporters Adam Wulf ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

New OS versions are on the way, let's talk back up strategy 06.09.2022 12:18

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Developer Journal - Update all the things 28.08.2022 9:45

As mentioned in this episode Ruby on Mac script Digital Ocean Episode - Preparing for the AppStore Episode - Astro.build Please leave a review and show your support. https://lovethepodcast.com/compileswift Buy Me a Coffee Patreon Ad-Free supporters download Thanks to our monthly supporters Adam Wulf ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★