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This week's SwiftLee Weekly covers:
- Can you land an iOS job within 1 year?
- Winning an Apple Design Award
- Open-sourcing Swift Build
Enjoy this week's SwiftLee Weekly!
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THIS WEEK'S BLOG POST
Are you using Swift Testing already? If not, you might start doing so after trying out parameterized tests. They're quite a game changer for my tests and a great way to reuse a single test case.
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THE GOING INDIE PODCAST
In this episode of the Going Indie Podcast, we chat with Ryan McLeod, the indie developer behind the award-winning game Blackbox. Ryan, a two-time Apple Design Award winner, shares his journey from indie beginnings to expanding Blackbox for Apple Vision Pro.
We discuss:
- The challenges of balancing development with marketing
- The impact of Apple’s recognition
- Working solo versus building a team
But also the long-term mindset needed for indie success, and the power of community among indie developers. Don’t miss this insightful conversation packed with lessons and inspiration!
This episode is sponsored by RocketSim: Build Apps Faster using 30+ features for Xcode's Simulator.
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CURATED FROM THE COMMUNITY
Big news this week: Apple is open-sourcing Swift Build, the build engine used by Xcode. Make sure to check out the roadmap in the article, but this could mean you’ll soon be able to use any IDE while enjoying an integrated build experience.
swift.org
If you’ve been using the GeometryReader in SwiftUI, you know it can be a pain to work with. Majid Jabrayilov shares a new API as an alternative in SwiftUI.
swiftwithmajid.com
You’re no longer required to use withAnimation in SwiftUI to animate changes, but in some cases, it might still be necessary for proper results. Magnus Jensen shares an example.
magnuskahr.dk
I remember trying to build an interactive map on iOS 5 back in the days: it was a pain! These days it’s still a challenge, but much more doable. Artem Novichkov explains how.
artemnovichkov.com
Have you ever wondered how Apple builds a certain UI of one of its apps? This article by Mirza Učanbarlić explains how to attach a debugger to discover Apple’s app view hierarchies.
supersonicbyte.com
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SWIFT EVOLUTION
An overview of last week's Swift Proposal state changes. Check them out when they're in review, as it's your opportunity to influence the direction of Swift's future.
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CODE SNIPPET OF THE WEEK
Static Member Lookup in Generic Contexts
You can find this post on Twitter/X, LinkedIn, or Bluesky.
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK
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Can I land an iOS job in a year by mastering Swift and building real projects?
— Samson
This is a great question by Samson and one many ask if they're familiar in a different language than Swift.
- Is it worth seeking for an iOS development job?
- Do I have a chance of getting hired after only one year of learning Swift intensively?
Samson is worried since many job postings require 5+ years of experience.
I can only answer this question based on my experience at WeTransfer. My answer can differ from the reality, but I know one thing for sure: if you're able to create an impressive profile, you don't need 5+ years of experience.
I've seen people getting hired without ever showing their resume. They simply impressed by the apps they have in the App Store or by the contributions they showed in the community.
If you're dedicated a full year into learning Swift, publishing at least one high-quality app in the App Store, I'm sure you'll be able to at least get a chance to prove yourself in an interview.
The 5+ years of experience mostly exists to ensure you've got what it needs to do the job. It's a pre-filter, since many job openings get many replies. Like always, you need to stand out: why should they hire you over another?
Good luck!
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