Mac Power Users 511: 2019 Developer Roundtable
Nov 24, 2019
Join developers Ken Case from Omni Group, Greg Scown from Smile, and Dave Teare from AgileBits as they dissect Apple's impacts on the development landscape. They explore the evolution of app subscriptions, revealing pros and cons for both developers and users. The trio shares insights on the challenges of cross-platform development and the growing significance of SwiftUI. They also reflect on user expectations, bug reporting complexities, and how productivity tools like 1Password are redefining user experience in an ever-changing tech ecosystem.
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Apple's September Release
- Apple's decision to announce everything in June and ship it in September may have backfired.
- Perhaps they didn't anticipate last-minute complexities in their development.
Subscription Model Acceptance
- Recurring revenue models are becoming more normal in the software industry.
- Some people even prefer subscriptions due to their affordability.
Subscription Model Transition
- Transitioning to subscriptions felt challenging but ultimately worthwhile.
- The Omni Group offers both subscription and traditional licensing to provide choice.