Mac Power Users

616: The Quality Will be Ensured, with Daniel Jalkut

Nov 28, 2021
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Daniel Jalkut
Daniel Jalkut, an indie software developer known for MarsEdit and FastScripts, joins the discussion to share his journey in app development. He reflects on the evolution of Mac technology and the challenges developers face today. The conversation covers insights into Apple Silicon, the balance between SwiftUI and AppKit, and the impact of subscription models on app pricing. Daniel also delves into productivity tools like TextExpander and discusses his experiences with MarsEdit and the importance of the indie developer community.
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ADVICE

Mac Mini as Server

  • Utilize a Mac Mini as a build server, home server, and Time Machine backup location.
  • This offloads tasks from your main Mac and provides a central backup hub.
INSIGHT

App Development Platforms

  • Multiple competing app development platforms create confusion for developers.
  • AppKit offers superior Mac apps, while SwiftUI and Catalyst benefit developers more than users.
ADVICE

AppKit for Mac Development

  • Choose AppKit for Mac app development if time is not a constraint.
  • It offers full Mac functionality, while other frameworks involve trade-offs.
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