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In this episode of Gone Mobile, Jon and Allan discuss a variety of topics ranging from sports team loyalty to the intricacies of app development. They delve into listener feedback about coding with AI tools like ChatGPT and Copilot, share insights on navigating iOS and Xcode updates, and explore new features in the iPhone 16. The conversation also covers updates in Maui and .NET, the importance of...

In this episode, Jon and Allan discuss various topics, including listener feedback, using SQLite for local data storage, changes in Android's page size, creating a personalized video for a Disney trip, and working on a marketing app with custom requirements. In this conversation, Jon and Allan discuss the challenges and best practices of using collection views and bindable layouts in mobile app de...

The conversation revolves around the challenges and complexities of implementing in-app purchases in mobile apps, specifically focusing on the iOS and Android platforms. The hosts discuss the history of in-app purchases, the revenue cut taken by app stores, the introduction of subscriptions, and the implementation details and testing process involved. They also touch on the limitations and changes...

In this episode, Jon and Allan discuss various topics, including office renovations, phone migrations, and the use of mediator patterns in app development. They explore the concept of vertical slicing in architecture and the benefits of using a mediator to route messages. Allan shares his experience with mediator patterns in server architecture and highlights the need for a mediator pattern in app...

The conversation revolves around the topic of connectivity in remote areas and the use of offline apps. The hosts discuss their experiences with limited connectivity while traveling and camping. They also touch on the evolution of GPS technology and the challenges of offline mapping. The conversation highlights the importance of offline functionality in apps and the limitations of current map prov...

In this conversation, Jon and Allan discuss the upcoming features in .NET 9 and Maui. They talk about the challenges faced during the development of Maui and the improvements made in the tooling. They also discuss the new C# language features, including collection expressions and the system threading lock type. They touch on the concept of workloads and the introduction of workload version sets to...

In this conversation, Jon and Allan discuss their love for coffee and the potential for an AI-powered coffee machine. They also delve into the topic of AI and its applications, particularly in image recognition and document intelligence. Allan shares his experience with training models for forms recognition and credit card scanning, highlighting the benefits of AI in automating data extraction. Th...

In this episode, Jon and Allan discuss various topics related to backend development. They start by joking about Canadian stereotypes and accents. Then, they dive into the world of backend development using ASP.NET Core and API controllers. They talk about the changes in API controllers and the use of IActionResult. They also discuss the benefits of using OpenAPI and generating contracts from it....

The conversation revolves around the topic of drawn controls in mobile app development. The hosts discuss the pros and cons of using drawn controls versus native controls, as well as the challenges and considerations involved. They explore the idea of a hybrid approach, where some controls are drawn while others remain native. The conversation touches on topics such as scrolling, text entry, and p...

In this conversation, Jon and Allan discuss various tools they use for development. They talk about their preferred operating systems, monitors, and IDEs. They also mention specific tools like Insomnia for API testing and DevTools for debugging. The conversation is light-hearted and includes some banter about Canadian jokes and hockey. In this part of the conversation, Jon and Allan discuss variou...

In this episode, Jon and Allan discuss logging and configuration in mobile app development. They talk about their personal experiences with configuration and logging, including using environment variables, embedded resources, and external libraries like Sentry. They also touch on the performance implications of logging and the potential for source generation to improve configuration handling. Over...

The conversation covers various mobile app development pitfalls and best practices, including the use of assembly scanning, loading large JSON files, and the misuse of dependency injection. The hosts share their experiences and insights on these topics, highlighting common mistakes and potential solutions. The conversation covers topics related to app performance, dependency injection, service man...

The conversation delves into the topic of dependency injection (DI) and its evolution over the years. It covers the history of DI, different DI libraries, considerations for mobile development, and the future of DI with source generation. The discussion also touches on performance optimizations and the impact of DI on app startup time. The conversation covers topics related to dependency injection...

In this conversation, Jon and Allan discuss various topics related to architecture and performance in mobile app development. They touch on the challenges of implementing the MVVM pattern and the potential for excessive property changed notifications. They also discuss the use of observable collections and the importance of using them only when necessary. Additionally, they express their dislike f...

In this conversation, Jonathan discusses his experience with building automation control systems for his swimming pool using microcontrollers and IoT devices. He talks about controlling the pool temperature, pool pumps, and a saltwater generator. He also explores the challenges and considerations of using different microcontrollers, such as the ESP8266 and the Meadow board, which runs .NET. Jonath...

The conversation discusses the importance of structuring apps in terms of business requirements and how to make them easier to navigate and understand. It emphasizes the need to focus on translating business requirements into technology and suggests organizing projects based on business logic rather than technology layers. The conversation also touches on the use of services and the benefits of gr...

Jon and Allan discuss their experiences and excitement surrounding tech conferences like WWDC and Google IO. They reminisce about attending conferences in the past and the thrill of new announcements and hardware giveaways. They also speculate on what they hope to see at upcoming conferences, such as immersive movies and a foldable iPhone. The conversation touches on the evolution of UI design and...

The conversation covers topics related to coffee-making methods and the use of XAML in app development. The hosts discuss their preferences for coffee machines and the process of making coffee. They also delve into the use of converters in XAML and the debate between putting logic in the view model or the view. The conversation explores the use of converters, extensions, and behaviors in XAML and...

The conversation revolves around the topic of offline battle tactics in mobile app development. Jon shares his experience with a pool app that required offline data storage and syncing. He initially used Realm, but faced issues with performance and scalability. He had to rewrite the login service and migrate data to a new backend. Allan discusses the challenges of offline data syncing, including h...

The conversation covers various topics related to MSBuild and project files. It starts with an introduction and a discussion about the weather. The hosts then delve into the history and evolution of MSBuild, including the transition to SDK style projects. They explain the structure of new project files and highlight the benefits of using CS Proj for managing NuGet packages and CI. The conversation...

In this episode, Jon and Allan discuss the concept of slim bindings and their benefits. They explore the challenges of working with full bindings and the need for a more focused approach. The conversation centers around their experience with creating slim bindings for Firebase and other complex controls. They also touch on the difficulties of updating full bindings and the importance of understand...

In this episode, the hosts celebrate the 100th episode of the podcast and engage in a casual conversation about various topics related to Xamarin and .NET MAUI. They introduce themselves and discuss their roles as product managers. The conversation covers the early days of Xamarin, the transition to .NET and mobile development, and the evolution of mobile development over the years. They also talk...

In this episode, Jon and Allan discuss various topics related to creating and maintaining libraries and NuGet packages. They talk about their experiences with plugin libraries and the importance of supporting open source developers. They also touch on the challenges of avoiding vendor and framework lock-in. Overall, the conversation highlights the value of community-driven development and the need...

In this conversation, Jon and Allan discuss Blazor hybrid development, specifically in the context of Maui. They explore the benefits and challenges of using Blazor in a hybrid setting, including performance considerations and compatibility with different platforms. They also discuss the use of Blazor web views in Maui apps and the integration of native APIs. The conversation highlights the flexib...

The Disney experience app is a mobile engineering marvel. Jon and Allan take a slightly less technical conversation on the anatomy of an app and geek out over the happiest app on earth. In this episode, Jon and Allan discuss their recent vacations to Belize and Disney World. They dive into the features and functionality of the Disney mobile app, which allows users to book trips, manage reservation...