
Compile Swift Podcast
Dive into the world of software development.
Peter Witham
Show overview
Compile Swift Podcast has been publishing since 2019, and across the 7 years since has built a catalogue of 194 episodes, alongside 5 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 60 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence, with the show now in its 9th season.
Episodes typically run ten to twenty minutes — most land between 9 min and 21 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Technology show.
The show is still active — the most recent episode landed 1 months ago, though releases have slowed compared with earlier in the run. The busiest year was 2024, with 39 episodes published. Published by Peter Witham.
From the publisher
Dive into the world of software development. Tune in for in-depth interviews with industry experts and the latest information. Whether you're an experienced developer or just starting, this podcast is your one-stop shop for everything related to software development.
Latest Episodes
View all 194 episodesS9 Ep 1iPhone massive new features and more
Geoff and Peter could not stay quiet any longer and had to get together to discuss all the new features the iPhone offers and how they think it will change the way we communicate.Geoffhttps://www.cocoatype.comPeterhttps://www.peterwitham.com Thanks to our monthly supporters Adam Wulf ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
S8 Ep 15We have reached the end, thank you to all the supporters
Yep, we have decided that the Podcast has reached a point where we cannot sustain the level of content we like to provide on a regular schedule and have to face the hard truth that we need to call it a day.A massive thank you to the Patreon supporters, Guests, and listeners.You can findGeoff at Cocoatype.comPeter at PeterWitham.com Thanks to our monthly supporters Adam Wulf ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
S8 Ep 14Preparing and updating your apps for Apple OS 26
Everyone is doing it, or at least should be. We're discussing how to make the necessary changes and prepare our apps for the upcoming Apple OS 26 releases, which will be available in the next couple of months.Share your thoughts with ushttps://compileswift.com/contactBecome a Patreon member and help this Podcast survivehttps://www.patreon.com/compileswiftFollow us on Mastodonhttps://iosdev.space/@Compileswift Thanks to our monthly supporters Adam Wulf ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
S8 Ep 13Catching up in the heat of Summer
A brief catch-up episode in the middle of the Texas Summer on the status of projects.Download the DropSaw game on iOSPlease share your thoughts with ushttps://compileswift.com/contactBecome a Patreon member and help this Podcast survivehttps://www.patreon.com/compileswiftFollow us on Mastodonhttps://iosdev.space/@Compileswift Thanks to our monthly supporters Adam Wulf ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
S8 Ep 12Two of our favorite WWDC25 API's
Peter and Geoff dive into their favorite WWDC25 APIs. Peter explores the new attributed text editing features in SwiftUI, while Geoff breaks down interactive snippets and updates to App Intents. A dev-focused episode packed with practical insights and examples.AttributedString Code SnippetButton( action: { resumeContent.transformAttributes( in: &selectedText ) { container in let currentFont = container.font ?? .default let resolved = currentFont.resolve(in: fontResolutionContext) container.font = currentFont.bold(!resolved.isBold) } }, label: { Text("B") .foregroundColor(Color.white) .bold() })LinksCode-Along: Cook up a rich text experience in SwiftUI with AttributedStringExplore new advances in app IntentsPodcast Episode on App Intentshttps://cocoatype.comhttps://peterwitham.comShare your thoughts with ushttps://compileswift.com/contactBecome a Patreon member and help this Podcast survivehttps://www.patreon.com/compileswiftFollow us on Mastodonhttps://iosdev.space/@Compileswift Thanks to our monthly supporters Adam Wulf ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
S8 Ep 11Dealing with Apple App Store Rejection
Peter shares the rollercoaster journey of building and submitting a game to the App Store—only to face rejection.Joined by co-host Geoff, they break down the emotional and practical steps of handling app review rejections, exploring Apple’s different rejections and how to respond.Whether you’re an indie dev or curious listener, this episode offers real talk, humor, and insight into the highs and lows of mobile app development.https://developer.apple.com/contact/topic/SC1103/subtopic/30020/solution/selecthttps://developer.apple.com/support/worldwide-telephone-hours/Join the Discordhttps://compileswift.com/discordBecome a Patreon member and help this Podcast survivehttps://www.patreon.com/compileswiftFollow us on Mastodonhttps://iosdev.space/@Compileswift Thanks to our monthly supporters Adam Wulf ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
S8 Ep 10What to do before and during WWDC25
WWDC25 starts in just a few days on June 6th 2025. We have some great tips and advice for anyone attending the conference in person or online to get the most out of the experience.Join the DiscordShare your thoughts with ushttps://compileswift.com/contactBecome a Patreon member and help this Podcast survivehttps://www.patreon.com/compileswiftFollow us on Mastodonhttps://iosdev.space/@Compileswift Thanks to our monthly supporters Adam Wulf ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
S8 Ep 9Skills that divide and conquer
In this episode, Peter and Geoff discuss the importance of diversifying your skill set beyond your core expertise in mobile development. They explore how working on side projects and learning new technologies can provide mental relief, solve workflow problems, and create unexpected career opportunities.Share your thoughts with ushttps://compileswift.com/contactBecome a Patreon member and help this Podcast survivehttps://www.patreon.com/compileswiftFollow us on Mastodonhttps://iosdev.space/@Compileswift Thanks to our monthly supporters Adam Wulf ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
S8 Ep 8Deep Dish Swift 2025
Geoff sits down with Adam and Nutter at the Deep Dish Swift 2025 conference for a discussion.Adam Wulf - MuseAppNutterfi on TwitchCocoatypeBecome a Patreon member and help this Podcast survivehttps://www.patreon.com/compileswiftYou can also show your support by buying me a coffeehttps://peterwitham.com/bmcFollow us on Mastodonhttps://iosdev.space/@Compileswift Thanks to our monthly supporters Adam Wulf ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
S8 Ep 7Swift Wasm
Geoff spent some time trying Swift Wasm (Web Assembly) and wanted to discuss his findings and thoughts. We love to highlight projects using the Swift language and welcome anyone working on a project to reach out to us at compileswift.com/contact.Mentioned in this episodeSwift Wasm on GitHubSwiftwasm.orgHummingbird EpisodeBecome a Patreon member and help this Podcast survivehttps://www.patreon.com/compileswiftFollow on Mastodonhttps://iosdev.space/@Compileswift Thanks to our monthly supporters Adam Wulf ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
S8 Ep 6The Rebranding is here!
Apologies for the late delivery on this episode. Peter was sick and this caused a production delay.So here is our new branding, we hope you love the name!We are working on many changes to the artworks, so please be patient. Thanks!Become a Patreon member and help this Podcast survivehttps://www.patreon.com/compileswift Thanks to our monthly supporters Adam Wulf ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
S8 Ep 5Starting over on apps and code
In this episode, we chat about Peter’s decision to start fresh with a new code base. He believes it can sometimes be the right move. Geoff shares his perspective, which sparked a lively discussion and gave developers some food for thought when it comes to existing projects and technical debt.(00:00) - Introduction (10:13) - Become a supporting member (20:19) - Get over 200 Mac Apps (27:02) - Support the podcast Links:Things You Should Never Do, Part IWorking Effectively with Legacy CodeBecome a supporting memberhttps://patreon.com/compileswift Thanks to our monthly supporters Adam Wulf ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
S8 Ep 4Separation of concerns
In this episode, we discuss a blog post by Geoff diving into details to help structure your code base and hopefully prevent future problems.(00:00) - Introduction (10:01) - Support the podcast (21:50) - SetApp - Over 200 mac apps (23:06) - How does this help testing Geoff’s blog postSeparation of concernsRobustness principle/Postel’s LawBecome a Patreon member and help this Podcast survivehttps://www.patreon.com/compileswift Thanks to our monthly supporters Adam Wulf ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
S8 Ep 3Choosing and using the right backend system for your app
In this episode, we discuss choosing the right backend to support your application. We discuss options and how to find the right solution to keep your app powered and users happy.Become a Patreon member and help this Podcast survivehttps://www.patreon.com/compileswift Thanks to our monthly supporters Adam Wulf ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
S8 Ep 2Compile Swift going forward, it's all great stuff
We are making things even better, listen on for how and why.Reach out with new Podcast names and conversations on our Discord -> https://compileswift.com/discord Thanks to our monthly supporters Adam Wulf ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
S8 Ep 12025 plans from the hosts and listeners
A special episode to kick off the new year, not only are you getting this one advert free but we have listener contributions.We discuss our plans for 2025 and hear from our listeners as to their goals for the next 12 months.As mentioned in this episodeCocoatype.comPeterWitham.comDanielSincere.comJared - apialerts.comDalton's GithubJoin our DiscordDevClub Discord ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ (00:00) - Introduction (01:23) - Apps we are retiring (04:27) - Any pivots this year? (06:01) - New apps (12:17) - Educational plans (18:58) - Conferences (25:56) - Listener plans (32:32) - The wrap (33:21) - Support the podcast Thanks to our monthly supporters Adam Wulf
S7 Ep 2212 Months of Apple
Welcome to the Compile Swift Apple calendar. In our end-of-year wrap, we look back at 12 months of Apple.All the things you may or may not remember from the year, along with some personal milestones.On a personal note, we want to thank our Patrons and listeners for their support. You have helped keep the Podcast alive this year, and we look forward to sharing even more with you in 2025.Thank you(00:00) - Introduction (00:13) - Support the podcast (01:05) - January (03:59) - February (10:57) - Become a member (11:17) - March (13:35) - April (14:09) - May (19:25) - June (25:37) - Get SetApp over 200 Mac apps (26:52) - July (30:37) - August (31:24) - September (39:56) - October (46:44) - Support this Podcast (47:04) - November (47:42) - December (54:19) - The Wrap LinksApple announces changes to iOS, Safari, and the App Store in the European UnionApple Vision Pro arrives in Apple Store locations across the U.S.Introducing Apple Sports, a new app for sports fansApple unveils the new 13- and 15-inch MacBook Air with the powerful M3 chipApple introduces transcripts for Apple PodcastsApple introduces M4 chipApple unveils the redesigned 11-inch and all-new 13-inch iPad Air with M2Apple unveils stunning new iPad Pro with M4 chip and Apple Pencil ProApple Music reveals top 10 albums of all time on 100 Best listWWDC24 Highlights - AppleApple Vision Pro arrives in China mainland, Hong Kong, Japan, and SingaporeApple Maps on the web launches in betahttps://www.compileswift.com/podcast/s07e11/Introducing Apple Watch Series 10Apple introduces iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 PlusApple debuts iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPadOS 18 is now available, taking iPad to the next level with powerful new intelligence features and experiences designed for Apple PencilmacOS Sequoia is available today, bringing iPhone Mirroring, Apple Intelligence, and more to MaciOS 18 is available today, making iPhone more personal and capable than ever - ApplewatchOS 11 is available today - AppletvOS 18 is now available - AppleGeoff launches a new app, Barc. His launch video gets 66k views on YouTube.Apple introduces powerful new iPad mini built for Apple IntelligenceApple Intelligence is available today on iPhone, iPad, and MacApple unveils the new iMac with M4, supercharged by Apple Intelligence and available in fresh colorsApple’s new Mac mini is more mighty, more mini, and built for Apple IntelligenceNew MacBook Pro features M4 family of chips and Apple IntelligenceApple introduces M4 Pro and M4 MaxApple shares the most popular podcasts of 2024Apple Intelligence now features Image Playground, Genmoji, and moreHis Majesty King Charles III visits Apple’s U.K. headquartersJoin our DiscordDevClub Discord Thanks to our monthly supporters Adam Wulf ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
S7 Ep 21App Store Presence and Optimization
App store presence and optimization can be as simple or complicated as you choose. The short advice is that the more you put in, the more you get out.We dive into details and suggestions in this episode based on our experiences.(00:00) - Introduction (01:30) - What is App Store Presence? (09:56) - Become a member (12:54) - Keywording (15:51) - Privacy and age rating (20:50) - Clean My Mac (24:00) - Visuals (32:49) - Learning resources (35:31) - SetApp (36:46) - Tools As mentioned in this episodehttps://developer.apple.com/help/app-store-connect/manage-app-information/upload-app-previews-and-screenshots/https://www.youtube.com/@appfigureshttps://appfigures.com/resources/guideshttps://subclub.com/https://developer.apple.com/app-store/custom-product-pages/https://developer.apple.com/help/app-store-connect/manage-featuring-nominations/nominate-your-app-for-featuring/https://helm-app.com/https://rotato.app/https://www.sketch.com/Join our DiscordDevClub Discord Thanks to our monthly supporters Adam Wulf ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
S7 Ep 20Swift on the Server, Hummingbird
This week, we discuss serverside Swift using Hummingbird. We also discuss Vapor to compare the two experiences.(00:00) - Introduction (08:44) - Clean My Mac (28:20) - Coffee Time (34:17) - Cocoatype.com (34:57) - Support the podcast https://www.compileswift.com/podcast/s06e12/https://vapor.codes/https://hummingbird.codes/Clean My Mac Thanks to our monthly supporters Adam Wulf ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
S7 Ep 19AI Tools for app makers
This week’s episode discusses AI tools and their applications for developers. The hosts share their experiences using AI chatbots, highlighting their usefulness for code generation, problem-solving guidance, and code explanation. They also discuss the benefits of AI tools for finding code snippets and remembering API names.AI tools are useful for developers, especially when dealing with outdated or obscure technologies, as they can provide accurate and relevant information. While Apple’s predictive code completion in Xcode has its limitations, it is a step towards integrating AI into developer tools. However, the lack of progress on Apple’s promised chat-based tool, Swift Assist, raises concerns about Apple’s ability to compete in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.Mentioned in this episodeDeveloper DuckCursorGitHub Copilot for XcodeClean My MacFollow Peterhttps://peterwitham.comFollow Geoffhttps://cocoatype.comBecome a Patreon member and help this Podcast survivehttps://www.patreon.com/compileswift Thanks to our monthly supporters Adam Wulf ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★