The Future of Mac Development with Lucas Derraugh - Part 1
In this two-part episode, Leo talks with Lucas Derraugh about the future of macOS development. In this first part, we talk about why should iOS developers get into Mac development, the difference in iPad vs Mac app markets, SwiftUI vs AppKit, as well as Native vs Electron.
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- What's new in SwiftUI
- Port your Mac app to Apple Silicon
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360iDev - August 16 - 19 (Remote)
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Also check out our episode with CEO Ariel Michaeli:
https://share.transistor.fm/s/15b7ff63
Try Appfigures for free, and if you like it use the special link to get 30% off for the next 3 months:
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360iDev - August 16 - 19 (Remote)
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- Four days of hands-on training, amazing sessions, and the great community. All Swift.
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WWDC and Mac
- Emphasis on Mac Development
- Why should iOS developers get into Mac development?
- iPad Pro Apps vs Mac Pro Apps
- Challenges of SwiftUI vs AppKit
- Improvements to AppKit
- Widgets on macOS
- SwiftUI Updates for Document-Based Apps
- Electron vs Native
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Credits
Music from https://filmmusic.io
"Blippy Trance" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
"Blippy Trance" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
- Edward Sanchez
- Steven Lipton
Creators and Guests
Host
Leo Dion
Swift developer for Apple devices and more; Founder of BrightDigit; husband and father of 6 adorable kids
Guest
Lucas Derraugh
AppleProgramming on YouTube. Currently @spatialinc. Previously @LevelHomeInc & @Apple. Maintaining @GitUpApp.
