Due to scheduling conflicts, this week is a special solo episode featuring Kotaro! People often ask us in PhillyCocoa how to become an iOS developer. Listen as Kotaro gives his recommendations on how to start your Apple Developer journey whether you are a complete novice or an experienced developer in another speciality. Also hear about Kotaro's own journey into iOS development back when Objective-C was still a thing! This episode features 100% less Steve and Aaron, but is full of useful advice and fun Kotaro anecdotes. Don't worry, the trio will be back in action next time! 

## Topics Discussed:

- A Developer's Journey

- Foundations of Apple Development

- Learning Materials

    - https://www.raywenderlich.com

    - YouTube

- Kotaro's Apple Developer Journey

- Building Skills With Side Projects

- Reading Others' Code

- Asking For Help

- Apple Development is Not For Everyone

- It's About the Journey, Not the Destination

Intro music: "When I Hit the Floor", © 2021 Lorne Behrman. Used with permission of the artist.