Peter Witham

Compile Swift Podcast

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

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Technology

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compileswift.com

Latest episode

Apr 1, 2026

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Episodes

Swift packages and tools to improve productivity 14.10.2021

In this episode, I came across a few more useful tools and Swift libraries this week that I think will benefit your workflows and make coding a little easier. As mentioned in this episode C SS3ColorSwift Menu Bar Color Changer Silicon Apple reminder on account deletion support starting January 2022 Swift-DocC goes open source Please rate and review to help the show, thanks Let's Connect https://bi...

Cool Swift Packages, Xcode 13, My *15 OS thoughts 01.10.2021

In this episode, a few different topics, including. - Periphery Package - Duration Package - Xcode 13 Features - CompileSwift Newsletter Let's Connect https://bio.link/peterw --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/compileswift/message Thanks to our monthly supporters Adam Wulf ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Apple Sept. 14th Event Details 14.09.2021

New iPads, iPhones, and Watches. Listen on for the details in a quick TL;DR version of the event. Let's Connect https://bio.link/peterw --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/compileswift/message Thanks to our monthly supporters Adam Wulf ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Users care about experience not technology 01.09.2021

I know how we love to talk about cool technologies and how we solve complicated problems. Those are things we as developers and makers are interested in hearing about. But your user doesn't care about them, so stop telling them about it. In this episode, some thoughts on how important it is to communicate the right things to your users and ignore the stuff that doesn't interest them. Let's Connect...

Let's talk about version numbers 19.08.2021

I know you are thinking, well that sounds boring. But it's a really important topic, so pay attention. I'm going to offer some thoughts on how this might not be as important as it used to be depending on who you are. Let's Connect https://bio.link/peterw --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/compileswift/message Thanks to our monthly supporters Adam Wulf ★ Support this podcast on Patreon...

Lessons learned converting Sketch to SwiftUI 10.08.2021

Some notes from a recent live stream twitch.tv/compileswift where I tried a few different ways to convert a Sketch app design to SwiftUI. Let's Connect https://bio.link/peterw --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/compileswift/message Thanks to our monthly supporters Adam Wulf ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Listener Question - Learn and use UIKit or SwiftUI? 01.08.2021

A great question came my way this week that I suspect a lot of us Apple developers get asked. Should you learn and use UIKit or SwiftUI? I have some thoughts on this which I'm sure is no surprise, here's the advice I gave. Let's Connect https://bio.link/peterw --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/compileswift/message Thanks to our monthly supporters Adam Wulf ★ Support this podcast on Pa...

Updates, Betas, Streamers 20.07.2021

Full show notes and links at https://www.compileswift.com/podcast/s03-e07/ Let's Connect, did I mention I like Coffee? https://bio.link/peterw --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/compileswift/message Thanks to our monthly supporters Adam Wulf ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Tips on maintaining a healthy code base and why it matters 13.07.2021

Over time code gets dusty just like everything else. Maybe it's old libraries or old techniques. Or worse, maybe it is something in the language that is now deprecated and will eventually stop working altogether. All good reasons to maintain a healthy code base, so let's talk about that and some suggestions on how to manage it. By the way, CompileSwift merch is now available https://streamlabs.com...

Listener question - What do I think about coding boot camps? 05.07.2021

In a recent live stream on Twitch.tv/compileswift I was asked in the chatroom to give my thoughts on coding boot camps. I answered the question during the stream, but I felt I should dive into the answer further in this episode and give more details. You’ll have to listen to hear my thoughts. Let's Connect https://linktr.ee/peterwitham  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/compileswift/m...

Installing macOS Monterey on an external drive 28.06.2021

It was time for me to take a look at macOS Monterey. But as with every year, I install pre-release versions on an external drive. Which is normally not a problem. Until this year that is. The Apple M1 chip means I have to do things different and it is more complicated. I solved the problem and it might help you. So listen on. Say thanks and buy me a coffee to support this podcast https://buymeacof...

Swift and SwiftUI Test Driven Development with Gio Lodi 22.06.2021

Join me in this episode as I talk with Gio Lodi about his new book “TDD in Swift with SwiftUI and Combine”. We have a fascinating and informative conversation that I am certain you will appreciate and learn from just like I did. Get the book TDD in Swift with SwiftUI and Combine https://tddinswift.com Contact Gio Lodi Twitter: @mokagio Website: https://mokacoding.com/ --- Send in a voice message:...

Trailer 13.06.2021

So what is the CompileSwift Podcast? And what discussion can you expect? Well, I'm going to answer that right now. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/compileswift/message Thanks to our monthly supporters Adam Wulf ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

WWDC21 Thoughts 13.06.2021

Now that another WWDC is in the bag, I thought it would be worth sharing my thoughts on this year's event. Personally, I feel it had some big things. ---------- Want to say thanks and buy me a coffee? I love coffee ---------- https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pwcom ------------------------------- Let's connect ----------------------------- Web site: https://compileswift.com Twitter: https://twitter.com...

WWDC21 Keynote reactions with Leo Dion 08.06.2021

In this episode, Leo Dion joins me to discuss the Apple WWDC21 keynote. There are so many new things! You will want to also listen to the EmpowerApps State of the Union episode where I join Leo to discuss the deeper dive into the developer details.  WWDC21 Keynote video YouTube video version of this episode Leo Dion - Bright Digit EmpowerApps.show --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/com...

The one about Apple, Developers, and how we get through it 05.06.2021

It's the Pre-WWDC21 episode. So it's time to talk about how we try to start healing the wounds and what is causing them between Apple and developers. I try to offer a perspective from both sides and some suggestions on how we can move forward. TL;DR It's like an 80's breakup record with a slow Miami Vice MTV drive sequence. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/compileswift/message Thanks...

What is an MVP and why you should make one 31.05.2021

In this episode, I'll explain what an MVP is and why I think you should make one for projects you work on. Let's connect https://linktr.ee/peterwitham --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/compileswift/message Thanks to our monthly supporters Adam Wulf ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

It starts with an export and ends with an import 23.05.2021

I have been having some fun this week with exporting and importing files using SwiftUI on iOS. Let me spare you some pain if you need to do the same thing, listen on! Support this Podcast https://buymeacoffee.com/pwcom --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/compileswift/message Thanks to our monthly supporters Adam Wulf ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

WWDC21 Wishes, Maybes, Probably Nots 17.05.2021

It's time for me to share some thoughts on what I would like to see from WWDC21 this year and it's not hardware. Share your thoughts with me at compileswift.com/contact Say thanks and show your support for this podcast, it really makes all the difference, believe me, thank you. https://buymeacoffee.com/pwcom --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/compileswift/message Thanks to our monthly...

Update on the iPad Pro smart keyboard, Laptop colors? Streaming, New video series, GitHub Actions 09.05.2021

Yep, it's a bumper-packed episode catching up on a few topics that have been going around this week. Including - New M1 iPro Pro with old smart keyboard covers will work, with a but. - Mac Laptops with color options like the iMac? - CompileSwift streaming test success. - Video series on sharing data across SwiftUI views now uploaded for free. - GitHub Action experiments. Links Bitrise CompileSwift...

Now with live code streaming! 03.05.2021

Yep, I'm following up on my own suggestion to put development out there in the public space and have successfully completed my first test stream on Twitch.tv/compileswift Exciting things ahead now that I've put the pressure on myself to make this happen on a regular basis. Subscribe for free to the Twitch channel and you to can drop by, say hello and ask questions or maybe laugh at my code :) ---...

Apple Event Details including super-powerful iPad Pros and iMac Flavors. 25.04.2021

Want to say thanks and buy me a coffee? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pwcom Exclusive access to premium content head over to https://patreon.com/compileswift --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/compileswift/message Thanks to our monthly supporters Adam Wulf ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Growing up unafraid in public as a developer 18.04.2021

If you are a new developer or maybe on the shy and introverted side, you could well be intimidated by the thought of posting online. I'm here to tell you to go for it, there are plenty of positive places, people, and rewards from doing it. Listen on for a few suggestions on how to get started in the development communities and break free from whatever is holding you back. As mentioned in this epis...

WWDC21 Details have been released. I have theories on the images... 31.03.2021

Apple has released details for WWDC21, this year will be online just like last year. That makes a lot of sense to me, we all need to stay safe, although it's sad to not meet up in person. I also have some thoughts on what might be hidden in the images. Mentioned in this episode https://developer.apple.com/wwdc21/ Say thanks, I love coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pwcom Let’s connect Twitter: W...

Using the EnvironmentObject to make data available to SwiftUI views 22.03.2021

More than likely you have more than one view in your SwiftUI based application. If that is the case then you probably need to share data across those views and always have them displaying the latest data right? That's where the environment object comes into play, this makes it possible to do just that. I'll walk through the steps on how I recently implemented it in an application. I will also be r...

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