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WWDC 2020 Will Mac Your Dreams Come True – IDB034

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iOS Dev Break: 15 minutes of current events, tips, and advice for iOS Developers! Including, but not limited to, discussions of Swift, iOS, watchOS, and tvOS development.

WWDC 2020 is starting June 22, and Apple has a very nice surprise for you and your Mac. Also: do you like to dive right into coding when solving a problem? Have you tried sketching it out?

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Socially Distant Dev Break – IDB033

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iOS Dev Break: 15 minutes of current events, tips, and advice for iOS Developers! Including, but not limited to, discussions of Swift, iOS, watchOS, and tvOS development.

In this epsisode: Fabric is shutting down—is it time to make the jump to Firebase? Support indie developers during the coronavirus pandemic! WWDC 2020 goes remote?

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Another way is by visiting our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/iosdevbreak. I have greatly simplified the options for support — so much so that there is now only one level: one dollar! If you’ve already supported the show, I’d like to thank you very much for that and I hope the show and its content continues to live up to your expectations!

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If you don’t want to help on a continuous basis, the second way you can assist is by purchasing NineOneOne ~ one-touch emergency dialer. It’s a $0.99 US app that’s similar in concept to the SOS app on Apple Watch, but this is on the iPhone. It’s customizable so you can configure it to call any number you like, not just 911. This way you can support the show and its host on a one-time basis, and get something in return, or even if you just purchase it and immediately delete it, it still helps us out, so thanks in advance!

The Great Migration – IDB032

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iOS Dev Break: 15 minutes of current events, tips, and advice for iOS Developers! Including, but not limited to, discussions of Swift, iOS, watchOS, and tvOS development.

In this episode: The perils of migrating from Swift 2 to Swift 5, plus two excellent picks to help you keep your edge as an iOS developer!

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Become a Supporter on Patreon
Another way is by visiting our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/iosdevbreak. I have greatly simplified the options for support — so much so that there is now only one level: one dollar! If you’ve already supported the show, I’d like to thank you very much for that and I hope the show and its content continues to live up to your expectations!

Buy an App!
If you don’t want to help on a continuous basis, the second way you can assist is by purchasing NineOneOne ~ one-touch emergency dialer. It’s a $0.99 US app that’s similar in concept to the SOS app on Apple Watch, but this is on the iPhone. It’s customizable so you can configure it to call any number you like, not just 911. This way you can support the show and its host on a one-time basis, and get something in return, or even if you just purchase it and immediately delete it, it still helps us out, so thanks in advance!

Nimble Xcode Juggling – IDB031

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iOS Dev Break: 15 minutes of current events, tips, and advice for iOS Developers! Including, but not limited to, discussions of Swift, iOS, watchOS, and tvOS development.

Another version of Xcode released? Learn how to wrangle the rapid-fire releases of Apple’s development tools.

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The simplest way is by getting the word out about iOS Dev Break. A tweet about the show in general or about an episode you particularly liked will help spread the word out about iOS Dev Break. Don’t forget to mention the show’s twitter username, @iOSDevBreak, so I’ll know that you helped promote the show!

Become a Supporter on Patreon
Another way is by visiting our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/iosdevbreak. I have greatly simplified the options for support — so much so that there is now only one level: one dollar! If you’ve already supported the show, I’d like to thank you very much for that and I hope the show and its content continues to live up to your expectations!

Buy an App!
If you don’t want to help on a continuous basis, the second way you can assist is by purchasing NineOneOne ~ one-touch emergency dialer. It’s a $0.99 US app that’s similar in concept to the SOS app on Apple Watch, but this is on the iPhone. It’s customizable so you can configure it to call any number you like, not just 911. This way you can support the show and its host on a one-time basis, and get something in return, or even if you just purchase it and immediately delete it, it still helps us out, so thanks in advance!

You’re Not Falling Behind. – IDB030

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iOS Dev Break: 15 minutes of current events, tips, and advice for iOS Developers! Including, but not limited to, discussions of Swift, iOS, watchOS, and tvOS development.

Feeling like you’re falling behind all the cool kids who are diving into SwiftUI? Fear not! You’re doing just fine.

This Episode’s Topics

  • Follow Up: Squeaky Chair Attack
  • Follow Up: You still need good UX
  • Follow Up: 100 Days of Code by Alexander Kallaway
  • You’re not Falling Behind
  • Incorporating Intelligence to Our Apps

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Become a Supporter on Patreon
Another way is by visiting our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/iosdevbreak. I have greatly simplified the options for support — so much so that there is now only one level: one dollar! If you’ve already supported the show, I’d like to thank you very much for that and I hope the show and its content continues to live up to your expectations!

Buy an App!
If you don’t want to help on a continuous basis, the second way you can assist is by purchasing NineOneOne ~ one-touch emergency dialer. It’s a $0.99 US app that’s similar in concept to the SOS app on Apple Watch, but this is on the iPhone. It’s customizable so you can configure it to call any number you like, not just 911. This way you can support the show and its host on a one-time basis, and get something in return, or even if you just purchase it and immediately delete it, it still helps us out, so thanks in advance!

Brand Experience! – IDB029

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iOS Dev Break: 15 minutes of current events, tips, and advice for iOS Developers! Including, but not limited to, discussions of Swift, iOS, watchOS, and tvOS development.

What is Brand Experience? Why you should care as an iOS developer? Find out in this week’s episode of iOS Dev Break!

Also: MacBook Pro news, GDPR and CloudKit, a macOS Mojave tip, and a new pick for this week’s show!

This Episode’s Topics

  • What is Brand Experience? Why you should care?
  • Apple Announces a New MacBook Pro!
  • GDPR & CloudKit
  • macOS Tip: Dark Menu Bar on Mojave
  • Show Pick of the Week: WWDC Mac App

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Become a Supporter on Patreon
Another way is by visiting our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/iosdevbreak. I have greatly simplified the options for support — so much so that there is now only one level: one dollar! If you’ve already supported the show, I’d like to thank you very much for that and I hope the show and its content continues to live up to your expectations!

Buy an App
If you don’t want to help on a continuous basis, the second way you can assist is by purchasing NineOneOne ~ one-touch emergency dialer. It’s a free app that’s similar in concept to the SOS app on Apple Watch, but this is on the iPhone. It’s customizable so you can configure it to call any number you like, not just 911. This way you can support the show and its host on a one-time basis, and get something in return, or even if you just purchase it and immediately delete it, it still helps us out! So thanks in advance!

Breaking the Fabric Umbilical Cord – IDB028

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iOS Dev Break: 15 minutes of current events, tips, and advice for iOS Developers! Including, but not limited to, discussions of Swift, iOS, watchOS, and tvOS development.

In this episode: Nest is dead, long live Google Nest. MongoDB acquires Realm. Breaking the Fabric Umbilical Cord. Plus an experiment in CX, and a pick of the show from App Builders 2019!

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This Episode’s Topics

  • MongoDB acquires Realm
  • Nest is Dead. Google Nest lives.
  • Developer Tools
  • Breaking the Fabric Umbilical Cord
  • Ship it Safe by Gui Rambo at App Builders 2019

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Become a Supporter on Patreon
Another way is by visiting our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/iosdevbreak. I have greatly simplified the options for support — so much so that there is now only one level: one dollar! If you’ve already supported the show, I’d like to thank you very much for that and I hope the show and its content continues to live up to your expectations!

Buy an App
If you don’t want to help on a continuous basis, the second way you can assist is by purchasing NineOneOne ~ one-touch emergency dialer. It’s a free app that’s similar in concept to the SOS app on Apple Watch, but this is on the iPhone. It’s customizable so you can configure it to call any number you like, not just 911. This way you can support the show and its host on a one-time basis, and get something in return, or even if you just purchase it and immediately delete it, it still helps us out! So thanks in advance!

WWDC 2019 Announced! – IDB027

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iOS Dev Break: 15 minutes of current events, tips, and advice for iOS Developers! Including, but not limited to, discussions of Swift, iOS, watchOS, and tvOS development.

Episode 027: WWDC 2019 Announced!

Get ready for another WWDC! It will be here before you know it!

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This Episode’s Topics

  • WWDC 2019 has been announced!
  • Dave Verwer: Product Management for Independent iOS Developers
  • $10 Music App – Soor
  • Building UIs easily with code and NSLayoutAnchor
  • Paul Hudson’s 100 Days of Swift

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Become a Supporter on Patreon
Another way is by visiting our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/iosdevbreak. I have greatly simplified the options for support — so much so that there is now only one level: one dollar! If you’ve already supported the show, I’d like to thank you very much for that and I hope the show and its content continues to live up to your expectations!

Buy an App
If you don’t want to help on a continuous basis, the second way you can assist is by purchasing NineOneOne ~ one-touch emergency dialer. It’s a free app that’s similar in concept to the SOS app on Apple Watch, but this is on the iPhone. It’s customizable so you can configure it to call any number you like, not just 911. This way you can support the show and its host on a one-time basis, and get something in return, or even if you just purchase it and immediately delete it, it still helps us out! So thanks in advance!

Playgrounds That Work. – IDB026

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iOS Dev Break: 15 minutes of current events, tips, and advice for iOS Developers! Including, but not limited to, discussions of Swift, iOS, watchOS, and tvOS development.

Episode 026: Playgrounds That Work.

Tired of Xcode Playgrounds crashing on you? We’ve got something you’re going to like! Plus: Can Apple really pull off a CloudKit and Core Data persistence solution? Also some great news and a podcast recommendation!

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This Episode’s Topics

  • We are back!
  • CloudKit and Core Data
  • Online Swift Playground

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Buy an App
If you don’t want to help on a continuous basis, the second way you can assist is by purchasing NineOneOne ~ one-touch emergency dialer. It’s a free app that’s similar in concept to the SOS app on Apple Watch, but this is on the iPhone. It’s customizable so you can configure it to call any number you like, not just 911. This way you can support the show and its host on a one-time basis, and get something in return, or even if you just purchase it and immediately delete it, it still helps us out! So thanks in advance!

Code Reviews and Pomodoros – IDB025

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iOS Dev Break: 15 minutes of current events, tips, and advice for iOS Developers! Including, but not limited to, discussions of Swift, iOS, watchOS, and tvOS development.

Episode 025: Code Reviews and Pomodoros

Don’t fear the code review process any longer! Make it work for you and your team! Also: Evan shares a super-simple productivity technique that will help you to improve your productivity in your coding. He also has a wish list item for the App Store… 

We’d like to give huge thanks to Hover for sponsoring this episode, too!

Go to hover.com/iosdevbreak and use the code DEVBREAK to get 10% off your first order!

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This Episode’s Topics

  • Wish List for the App Store: Wish List
  • Productivity Tip: Pomodoros
  • Embracing code reviews

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Support this Episode’s Sponsor: Hover
The next way you can help is by using the link to our sponsor, Hover! The more support we give them, the more they give to iOS Dev Break! Go to hover.com/iosdevbreak and use the code DEVBREAK to get 10% off your first order!

Become a Supporter on Patreon
Another way is by visiting our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/iosdevbreak. I have greatly simplified the options for support — so much so that there is now only one level: one dollar! If you’ve already supported the show, I’d like to thank you very much for that and I hope the show and its content continues to live up to your expectations!

Buy an App
If you don’t want to help on a continuous basis, the second way you can assist is by purchasing NineOneOne ~ one-touch emergency dialer. It’s a free app that’s similar in concept to the SOS app on Apple Watch, but this is on the iPhone. It’s customizable so you can configure it to call any number you like, not just 911. This way you can support the show and its host on a one-time basis, and get something in return, or even if you just purchase it and immediately delete it, it still helps us out! So thanks in advance!