The iDeveloper Podcast

Diligent Robot

The iDeveloper Podcast is a magazine style podcast for OS X and iOS developers. Each episode looks at subjects such as recent developer news, technical issues around cocoa and cocoa touch, the latest tools and utilities as well as examining the business side of being an indie Mac or iOS developer.

  • 37 minutes 29 seconds
    394 - Shafted by Sunset

    This week, the boys discuss the adoption of SwiftUI, the newly released iPhone 16, and iOS 18. John shares insights from his recent hackathon, focusing on Netflix’s new companion mode. Meanwhile, Scotty tackles the discontinuation of Realm by MongoDB, exploring possible replacement options and how this impacts the development of MoneyWell.

    24 October 2024, 2:45 pm
  • 29 minutes 41 seconds
    393 - At Least Minimally Excited

    This week, the guys dive into ‘office politics’ and share their thoughts on the upcoming iPhone announcement. John discusses his preparations for an upcoming hackathon, while Scotty gives updates on his ongoing work with the iPad.

    6 September 2024, 1:08 pm
  • 29 minutes 21 seconds
    392 - It Won’t P*ss You off Too Much

    This week, John and Scotty dive into the ongoing debate about the iPad: Will it eventually replace the Mac, or is it just a bigger iPhone? John reflects on his return to work, sharing some creative ideas for widgets he’s planning for an upcoming hackday, along with a brief rant about the state of airline systems. Scotty offers his perspective on the iPad, particularly focusing on its UI, and discusses the pros and cons of developing platform-specific versus multi-platform apps.

    29 August 2024, 2:20 pm
  • 25 minutes 35 seconds
    391 - Always Be Prepared to Be Uncomfortable

    This week, John and Scotty chat about John’s recent trip to Italy, weighing the pros and cons of tourism, the joys of taking a holiday, and the challenge of getting back into the office routine. Scotty shares his latest experiences working with SwiftUI on both Mac and iOS, highlighting what he likes and dislikes about each platform.

    Barcelona overrun with tourists | NYTimes

    Stormy Naples | YouTube

    22 August 2024, 2:05 pm
  • 30 minutes 24 seconds
    390 - Less Enthusiasm Please

    This week, John and Scotty delve into their experiences with AI. John discusses a particularly useful implementation of AI, while Scotty reflects on his maybe less useful attempt. They also explore the current state and future potential of AI. Scotty shares updates on the future of MoneyWell, providing insights into upcoming features and improvements. Meanwhile, John talks about the fascinating Steve Jobs archive.

    Steve Jobs Archive

    Rise and Shine, Diligent Robot | YouTube

    25 July 2024, 1:07 pm
  • 36 minutes 43 seconds
    389 - Break Me Out of My NSCell

    This week, John and Scotty discuss the future of Mac apps as the iPad continues to evolve. Scotty explores how MoneyWell fits into this landscape and whether SwiftData is becoming a viable successor to CoreData. John shares insights into how Netflix strives to stay at the cutting edge of software technology through his recent work.

    The Psychedelic Fur - President Gas | YouTube

    18 July 2024, 2:58 pm
  • 33 minutes 35 seconds
    388 - Shut up D!ckhead, You’re Not Special!

    After a much-needed break, the boys are back with an “up-to-date” review of WWDC24. John shares his firsthand experience at Apple Park, while they both discuss their key takeaways from the event. They also delve into the lore behind the term “Sherlocked.”
    Tune in for fresh insights, personal anecdotes, and a deep dive into the latest developments from WWDC24.

    John’s Dub-Dub Week Adventures | iCloud Shared Album

    11 July 2024, 2:31 pm
  • 26 minutes 6 seconds
    387 - Virtually Bugger All

    This week the boys talk AI, with the rumours surrounding Apple and OpenAI, how AI might make an appearance in the upcoming WWDC and the recent developments into AI, i.e. Google AI’s comical answers. John talks his continued work with deep links and the wild west of URLs. Scotty talks his continued work on MoneyWell analytics and multi-platform apps.

    6 June 2024, 3:47 pm
  • 32 minutes 5 seconds
    386 - Sorry, I Crushed Your Tiny Love

    This week, John and Scotty delve into bridging Objective-C and Swift. John shares insights on his recent work with logging, managing bandwidth efficiently, and recounts some antics in a park. He also brings us the latest news about James Dempsey and the Breakpoints. Meanwhile, Scotty discusses his efforts in replacing bulky analytics packages with custom analytics solutions.

    Objective-C implementation in Swift

    James Dempsey and the Breakpoints 2024 Poster

    30 May 2024, 3:19 pm
  • 29 minutes 39 seconds
    385 - Nobody Expects the Nil Value for User Defaults

    This week, John and Scotty share tales from their recent travels, spanning from Valencia to New York. They delve into the intricacies of phased rollouts and navigating user-reported bugs. John discusses his progress with the grand overhaul, highlighting recent work on startup, particularly focusing on interdependent asynchronous tasks and deep links. Scotty reflects on his experiences working with app startup, offering insights into the challenges and rewards of this venture.

    16 May 2024, 3:43 pm
  • 28 minutes 31 seconds
    384 - Fundamentally Unemployable

    This week the boys open up about their thoughts and personal experiences with tech interviews, discussing the ups and downs of the process. They also explore the possible role of AI in software development and share their expectations for WWDC24. John recounts his recent trip back East and provides insights into his work on transitioning a codebase to SwiftUI from UIKit, highlighting the challenges and rewards of the process.

    UIKit vs SwiftUI Performance Comparison

    26 April 2024, 4:29 pm
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