Under the Radar

Under the Radar

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Under the Radar episodes

  • 52: Learning, Sometimes Willingly

    The challenges of learning new languages, APIs, and tools, how we avoid facing these difficulties, and what drives us to overcome them.

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      • 30 min
      • 51: Speaking at Conferences

        Overcoming fears of speaking at conferences, how much work it really takes, and deciding whether it's worthwhile.

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          • Marco at Çingleton
          • David's next conferences:

            • Ùll
            • CocoaConf Yosemite
            • 30 min
            • 50: Checking the Weather for the Last Time

              Responsibly shutting down a failed app.

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                • The Developing Perspective Series
                • 30 min
                • 49: App Store Search Ads

                  An overview of advertising terms, costs, and metrics, and getting started with App Store Search Ads for indie developers.

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                    • Experimenting with App Store Search Ads
                    • 30 min
                    • 48: Late Bloomers

                      Adopting techniques, tools, and APIs long after they've been introduced, with specific examples from Overcast's development.

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                        • KVOController
                        • 30 min
                        • 47: Data Persistence

                          Choosing a database or scheme for local data storage, including Core Data, SQLite, property lists, JSON, user defaults, and NSURLCache.

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                            30 min
                          • 46: Legacy Support

                            When to require new iOS versions, and the real-world need for test devices.

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                              • David's old Compatibility Lab
                              • iOS Version Stats
                              • 30 min
                              • 45: Ads ★★☆☆☆

                                David's app income shifting to ads over time, and Overcast switching to ads.

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                                  • Evolving App Store Business Models
                                  • Overcast trying ads, dark theme now free
                                  • 30 min
                                  • 44: Fall Cleaning

                                    Ramifications of pruning very old apps from the App Store and cracking down on title-keyword spam.

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                                      • Towards a Better App Store
                                      • 30 min
                                      • 43: Pending An Apple Release

                                        Preparations in the final week before a major iOS release, and handling Apple requests for promotional artwork.

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                                          30 min

                                        About Under the Radar

                                        From the publisher's feed

                                        From development and design to marketing and support, Under the Radar was all about independent app development. It was rarely longer than 30 minutes. Hosted by Marco Arment and David Smith.

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