This week, I delved into whether to embrace or avoid new APIs in Apple's upcoming operating systems. I encountered a few challenges while working on my Mac iOS app, which I aimed to have a modern look. Inspired by Apple developer videos, I wanted to incorporate features like a navigation split view and fancy backgrounds, similar to the design of CleanMyMac.

However, I hit a snag when they were in a part of the app's window. Even AI couldn't solve it. Finally, I found a solution in a video on the Apple developer portal, which involved using modifiers only available in macOS 15. Faced with a choice, I implemented conditional code to keep compatibility with macOS 14 while enabling new features for macOS 15 and beyond.

Using conditional code, such as #if available(macOS 15, *), I can target specific OS versions and ensure my app remains functional across different versions without cutting off users. This technique can be applied to various scenarios, not just API availability, making it a versatile tool.

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In this episode of the Compile Swift podcast, the latest beta four releases from Apple, including iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS 15, tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS.

I urge listeners not to install beta versions on primary devices used for daily work to avoid potential issues.

Plus, a detailed guide on safely installing macOS betas on a separate APFS container or an external Thunderbolt drive to experiment without risking primary data.

Mentioned in this episode
Thunderbolt 4 External drive case
NVMe 2TB drive
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Everything we write becomes legacy code once it's written. That means technical debt in the future, so how can we do a better job today to help future us tomorrow?

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In this episode, I will explain why it is essential to promote yourself. The short answer is that nobody else will do it for you.

So, here are eight tips to get you started on the path to success.

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In this episode, I introduce the open-source code editor Zed and its new features like Swift support and real-time collaboration.
I also share my experiences with the predictive assist feature in Xcode 16 beta.
Lastly, I provide an in-depth comparison of various iPads, discussing the pros and cons of potential upgrades as an iPad Pro M1 owner.

Zed code editor

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I reflect on WWDC 2024 and share my thoughts on the new technologies and updates from the conference.

I discuss my plans to transition to SwiftData, explore the new AI technologies announced, and provide insights into RealityKit and Vision Pro.

Additionally, I recommend which WWDC videos to watch to get the most out of the new updates.

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I am joined by some good friends to discuss the opening day of the Apple developer conference and all the new announcements. As a consumer and a developer, I am excited about many things this year.

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Guests in this episode
Cocoatype
Nutterfi

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We are just a few days from WWDC24 as this Podcast hits the feed. I'm not making predictions; I'm making some sensible wishes and hopes for what we might get, mostly from the perspective of a developer.

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DevClub Discord question this week.

What do I do when starting a new app or project before coding?

1. Write the idea down
2. List the core idea features
3. Sketch a bad interface design
4. Do some research
5. Refine the idea and interface
6. Prototype the unknown

As mentioned in this episode
Muse App

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In this episode, I discuss a recent exploration and problem-solving situation with one of my apps that uses CloudKit to sync data across devices.

CloudKit and iCloud are excellent ways to store a user's data and make it accessible across multiple devices. However, they come with some scenarios you need to account for.

For example, have you coded to protect against a bad experience if the user is not logged into their account?

Here are some tips in this episode with my real-world examples.

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