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#20: Improving the App Store, Part 2

March 24th, 2016 · 29 minutes

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

#19: Improving the App Store, Part 1

March 19th, 2016 · 28 minutes

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.

#18: Choosing a Pricing Model

March 11th, 2016 · 29 minutes

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

#17: Work-Life Balance

March 3rd, 2016 · 29 minutes

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

#16: Designing for Misuse

February 24th, 2016 · 29 minutes

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

#15: Marketing at Launch

February 17th, 2016 · 29 minutes

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

#14: Linux Servers for App Developers

February 12th, 2016 · 29 minutes

An introduction to running your own Linux servers.

#13: External Dependencies

February 5th, 2016 · 29 minutes

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

#12: Apps With Personality

January 28th, 2016 · 29 minutes

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

#11: Ad-Funded Apps

January 22nd, 2016 · 28 minutes

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