Under the Radar

The App Store's new subscription options and search ads that were announced today.

David revisits Android development after four years away.

Using data, market research, and analytics to improve your apps and better allocate your time.

Becoming more comfortable with self-promotion in the right contexts.

How iOS development will change if the recent app-review speedup becomes permanent.

Experimenting with Mac development and considering its future potential.

What to do (and not do) in the few months before WWDC.

The value of a WWDC ticket — or going to San Francisco without one.

Handling the launch of David's newest app, and lessons to be learned from it.

The immense value of version control for very small teams — even teams of one.

Tips on avoiding rejections by Apple's app-review staff and what to do when your app get rejected.

In the second of a two-part series, we discuss some specific ideas on how the App Store could realistically be improved.

In the first of a two-part series, we discuss whether the App Store needs improvement for our benefit, or whether it's working well enough for Apple and customers already.

Considering paid-up-front, freemium, ad-supported, and completely free business models for David's newest app.

Maintaining a healthy work-life balance for consultants and the self-employed.

Accommodating unexpectedly heavy usage, basic web security, and avoiding user-generated spam.

Marketing, promotion, and celebration of successful launches and major updates.

An introduction to running your own Linux servers.

Weighing the costs of external dependencies in the wake of the Parse shutdown announcement.

Apps with personality vs. neutral voices, and whether independent developers should project a corporate image.

Real-world experience with ad-funded apps, and what the iAd shutdown announcement may mean.

Getting by without a designer, and programmatic drawing of image assets.

Where Apple Watch development stands today, and what could improve it in the future.

Avoiding burnout, minimizing self-imposed stress, and taking vacations.

How we design, build, and ship new features in our apps.

Our origin stories and tips for beginners to get started.

Considering feedback and feature requests from beta testers and customers.

Handling unexpected complexities, and deciding whether to tackle complex problems.

Ensuring your work setup is as comfortable as possible for long-term use and reducing the risks of developing RSI.

Why we haven't adopted Swift yet, when we might, and whether we should expand into additional platforms instead.

How independent iOS app developers can find ways to thrive in a highly competitive, commoditized App Store.