387 - Virtually Bugger All

So after a break of a few months we got back to recording in early January but seems we forgot to get round to doing the editing.. Anyway, in this episode we catch up on what we have been up to for the last few months and reflect on the challenges of mixing evolving technologies with older ones.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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