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#158: Bundled Data

February 8th, 2019 · 29 minutes

Including large or small databases and other data files with your app.

#157: Editorial Content

January 23rd, 2019 · 29 minutes

Producing and embedding content in your app that changes continuously, such as monthly challenges, directories, and user-generated content.

#156: The Nightmare After Christmas

January 9th, 2019 · 29 minutes

Running servers is easy the vast majority of the time. But sometimes, something goes wrong at the worst possible time.

#155: Difficult Bugfixes

December 27th, 2018 · 29 minutes

Tracking down hard-to-find, hard-to-reproduce bugs that don't show up in your own usage.

#154: Knowingly Shipping Bugs

December 20th, 2018 · 29 minutes

When, why, and how it's OK to ship updates to your app with known bugs.

#153: Fear of Major Changes

December 13th, 2018 · 29 minutes

Good and bad fears of embarking on major code changes to our apps.

#152: Removing the Bumpers

December 5th, 2018 · 29 minutes

Exercising atrophied programming muscles by experimenting with languages, technologies, and environments that lack the safety and convenience of our usual work.

#151: Little Touches

November 28th, 2018 · 29 minutes

Small design features, flourishes, and other indulgences to satisfy ourselves and make our apps feel more delightful.

#150: Showing Up Every Week

November 21st, 2018 · 29 minutes

Budgeting our time for ongoing commitments vs. exploratory and hobby projects, and an update on iOS device statistics.

#149: Algorithms

November 15th, 2018 · 29 minutes

The challenge of writing complex algorithms, and the joy of finding a simpler way.