Developer, Podcaster, Streamerhttps://peterwitham.comhttps://peterwitham.com/2026/moofo-releasehttps://peterwitham.com/2026/moofo-releasePlay MooFO on the Web for freeSat, 27 Jun 2026 20:00:15 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2026/jft-updateshttps://peterwitham.com/2026/jft-updatesMost requested feature is now liveThu, 25 Jun 2026 14:00:15 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2026/pre-wwdchttps://peterwitham.com/2026/pre-wwdcApple developer conference time, my plansSun, 07 Jun 2026 14:30:15 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2026/uibuzz/e79https://peterwitham.com/2026/uibuzz/e79Creating 3D games in Godot, plus more Unity troublesSat, 11 Apr 2026 12:25:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2026/pwpodcast/e72https://peterwitham.com/2026/pwpodcast/e72Being a creator is hard when you are sick, especially Podcasting!Sat, 04 Apr 2026 23:30:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2026/pwpodcast/e71https://peterwitham.com/2026/pwpodcast/e71Prototype fast using simple shapes to get to the core features.Sat, 21 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2026/pwpodcast/e70https://peterwitham.com/2026/pwpodcast/e70Prototype fast using simple shapes to get to the core features.Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2026/pwpodcast/e69https://peterwitham.com/2026/pwpodcast/e69I've given up on all social media platforms—they're drowning in AI-generated slop and clickbait.Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2026/uibuzz/e78https://peterwitham.com/2026/uibuzz/e78Having just a local back up is the same as no back up.Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:10:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2026/job-finder-track-androidhttps://peterwitham.com/2026/job-finder-track-androidUpdate on Android app. It's is almost done!Wed, 11 Feb 2026 23:30:15 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2026/uibuzz/e77https://peterwitham.com/2026/uibuzz/e77Moving Project Hack from Unity to web technologies—React, TypeScript, and Vite.Sun, 01 Feb 2026 12:10:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2026/mtjc-guesthttps://peterwitham.com/2026/mtjc-guestHonored to be a guest on the MTJC podcast this week talking AI and Apple.Sat, 31 Jan 2026 12:16:15 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2026/pwpodcast/e68https://peterwitham.com/2026/pwpodcast/e68It can be tough to work on projects and balance with life.Fri, 23 Jan 2026 14:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2026/uibuzz/e76https://peterwitham.com/2026/uibuzz/e76I need to port my apps to Android and AI can help me. Some challenges I faced and how I overcame them.Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:10:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2025/pwpodcast/e67https://peterwitham.com/2025/pwpodcast/e67Looking Back at my year and where to go in 2026.Tue, 23 Dec 2025 14:40:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2025/journal/12-17-25-what-a-monthhttps://peterwitham.com/2025/journal/12-17-25-what-a-monthIt's been crazy, but I've moved a lot forward.Wed, 17 Dec 2025 10:50:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2025/uibuzz/e74https://peterwitham.com/2025/uibuzz/e74This episode of the UIBuzz Podcast is all about creating a feeling of balance when developing games.Sun, 30 Nov 2025 17:10:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2025/pwpodcast/e66https://peterwitham.com/2025/pwpodcast/e66It's the end of year drive to finish things and solve the last few (major)bugs.Sat, 22 Nov 2025 14:45:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2025/pwpodcast/e65https://peterwitham.com/2025/pwpodcast/e65In this episode I discuss shipping Sub Radar and the first update.Mon, 10 Nov 2025 15:15:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2025/pwpodcast/e64https://peterwitham.com/2025/pwpodcast/e64In this episode I discuss shipping Sub Radar and the first update.Fri, 31 Oct 2025 15:15:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2025/pwpodcast/e63https://peterwitham.com/2025/pwpodcast/e63In this episode I discuss shipping Sub Radar and the first update.Sat, 18 Oct 2025 13:30:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2025/the-farmer-was-replacedhttps://peterwitham.com/2025/the-farmer-was-replacedThe Farmer Was Replaced is a game that combines farming with programming.Fri, 10 Oct 2025 23:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2025/pwpodcast/e62https://peterwitham.com/2025/pwpodcast/e62Why companies need to understand the importance of employee happiness and how it can positively impact their bottom line.Sat, 27 Sep 2025 22:30:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2025/uibuzz/09-04-25-unity-ai-game-developmenthttps://peterwitham.com/2025/uibuzz/09-04-25-unity-ai-game-developmentUIBuzz Videocast sharing my recent journey using AI tools like Claude Code and Bezi to solve real Unity game dev problems.Thu, 04 Sep 2025 00:40:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2025/journal/09-01-25-compileswift-podcasthttps://peterwitham.com/2025/journal/09-01-25-compileswift-podcastYesterday I released the last episode of the Compile Swift Podcast.Mon, 01 Sep 2025 15:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2025/pwpodcast/e60https://peterwitham.com/2025/pwpodcast/e60Stop hitting the wall after you start a project. Lessons learned to help you complete that project.Sun, 24 Aug 2025 15:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2025/journal/08-24-25-fun-with-claude-codehttps://peterwitham.com/2025/journal/08-24-25-fun-with-claude-codeI thought I would have fun with Claude Code and ask it to create an app Web site for me.Sun, 24 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2025/the-career-game-loop-reviewhttps://peterwitham.com/2025/the-career-game-loop-reviewCareers are harder than ever to navigate, and Jessica Lindl's book offers a fresh perspective on how to approach them.Sun, 03 Aug 2025 14:40:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2025/journal/07-28-25-the-next-gamehttps://peterwitham.com/2025/journal/07-28-25-the-next-gameNow that I shipped Drop Saw the next game starts or evolves?Mon, 28 Jul 2025 18:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2025/journal/project-hack-2-early-bosseshttps://peterwitham.com/2025/journal/project-hack-2-early-bossesI now have a working model for the boss fightsWed, 02 Jul 2025 01:45:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2025/journal/06-10-25-xcode-chatgpthttps://peterwitham.com/2025/journal/06-10-25-xcode-chatgptApple WWDC25 introduced Xcode 26 with ChatGPT integrationTue, 10 Jun 2025 16:30:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2025/journal/06-09-25-wwdc25-podcast-guesthttps://peterwitham.com/2025/journal/06-09-25-wwdc25-podcast-guestI was honored to appear on two podcasts talking Apple WWDC25Tue, 10 Jun 2025 04:30:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2025/journal/05-17-25-endless-hurdles-engine-upgradehttps://peterwitham.com/2025/journal/05-17-25-endless-hurdles-engine-upgradeI'm happy to report that everything is mostly fine after engine upgrade.Sat, 17 May 2025 14:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2025/journal/04-14-less-productivity-more-enjoymenthttps://peterwitham.com/2025/journal/04-14-less-productivity-more-enjoymentFolks know that I love productivity hacks. But you can be too focused and less happy.Tue, 22 Apr 2025 01:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2025/journal/project-hack-reboot-v2https://peterwitham.com/2025/journal/project-hack-reboot-v2I have been quiet on Project Hack for a while, now is the time to go public with updatesSat, 29 Mar 2025 14:15:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2025/new-name-more-contenthttps://peterwitham.com/2025/new-name-more-contentI decided to combine many development passions into one Podcast.Sun, 02 Feb 2025 14:02:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2025/journal/2025-bad-start-best-starthttps://peterwitham.com/2025/journal/2025-bad-start-best-startAs you can tell, I'm late to the first post of 2025. It's been quite a beginning to the year, but I plan for it to be better.Tue, 21 Jan 2025 14:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2024/compileswift/s07-e22https://peterwitham.com/2024/compileswift/s07-e22We take a look back at 2024 Apple notable eventsMon, 30 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2024/compileswift/s07-e21https://peterwitham.com/2024/compileswift/s07-e21App store presence and optimization can be as simple or complicated as you choose.Sun, 15 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2024/journal/breaking-old-projects-with-updateshttps://peterwitham.com/2024/journal/breaking-old-projects-with-updatesA cautionary tale about updating old projects with new software. The pitfalls of using the latest versions of tools.Fri, 29 Nov 2024 15:20:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2024/compileswift/s07-e20https://peterwitham.com/2024/compileswift/s07-e20In this episode we sit down and discuss Swift on the server with a focus on Hummingbird.Sun, 24 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2024/journal/reverse-black-fridayhttps://peterwitham.com/2024/journal/reverse-black-fridayThis year, for several reasons, mostly around rising costs of everything, I decided to reverse my normal pattern and instead of shopping, I’m reducing.Fri, 22 Nov 2024 12:20:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2024/compileswift/s07-e19https://peterwitham.com/2024/compileswift/s07-e19In this episode, we discuss AI tools that can aid developers to get their work done.Sat, 09 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2024/journal/i-tried-cursorhttps://peterwitham.com/2024/journal/i-tried-cursorAt the weekend I used Cursor to create a Web app and the results left me more than impressed.Mon, 04 Nov 2024 12:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2024/compileswift/s07-e18https://peterwitham.com/2024/compileswift/s07-e18App Intents are a great way to expose parts of your application to the system.Sat, 26 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2024/compileswift/s07-e17https://peterwitham.com/2024/compileswift/s07-e17Interview with Gorkem Ercan on many topics including CI/CD and Apple development.Sat, 19 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2024/compileswift/s07-e16https://peterwitham.com/2024/compileswift/s07-e16In part 2 of our pricing discussion we talk numbers.Sat, 12 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2024/compileswift/s07-e15https://peterwitham.com/2024/compileswift/s07-e15App Pricing is a complicated subject, in part 1 we discuss models.Sat, 05 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2024/journal/nobody-cares-what-you-did-in-one-hourhttps://peterwitham.com/2024/journal/nobody-cares-what-you-did-in-one-hourMost of us have seen those posts claiming 'I did this in x time'. Nobody cares but you.Tue, 24 Sep 2024 13:58:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2024/compileswift/s07-e14https://peterwitham.com/2024/compileswift/s07-e14TestFlight is great for getting apps to testers before shipping to production.Sat, 21 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2024/compileswift/s07-e13https://peterwitham.com/2024/compileswift/s07-e13iPhone 16 has some important updates for developers to take note of.Sat, 14 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2024/compileswift/s07-e12https://peterwitham.com/2024/compileswift/s07-e12Migrating to Swift 6 can be a pain, but these tips should help.Sun, 08 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2024/compileswift/s07-e11https://peterwitham.com/2024/compileswift/s07-e11Say hello to the new co-host of the Compile Swift podcast.Sat, 31 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2024/compileswift/s07-e10https://peterwitham.com/2024/compileswift/s07-e10Alternative Apple AppStores are now live, are you going to invest time in your apps with them?Sun, 25 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2024/compileswift/s07-e09https://peterwitham.com/2024/compileswift/s07-e09I discuss Plinky and being featured on the AppStore with creator Joe Fabisevich.Fri, 23 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2024/compileswift/s07-e07https://peterwitham.com/2024/compileswift/s07-e07Using new features and API's in your app that require specific OS versions is possible whilst retaining backwards compatibility. Here's how.Sat, 10 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2024/compileswift/s07-e06https://peterwitham.com/2024/compileswift/s07-e06Installing multiple macOS versions alongside each other requires some specific steps. I walk you through the whole process.Sat, 03 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2024/journal/endless-hurdles-145https://peterwitham.com/2024/journal/endless-hurdles-145There is a story behind the new release that I felt was worth documenting, plus lessons learned.Sat, 20 Jul 2024 02:53:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2024/compileswift/s07-e05https://peterwitham.com/2024/compileswift/s07-e05Everything we write becomes legacy code once it's written. How do we deal with that today?Fri, 19 Jul 2024 12:45:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2024/compileswift/s07-e04https://peterwitham.com/2024/compileswift/s07-e04I will explain why it is essential to promote yourself. The short answer is that nobody else will do it for you. So, here are eight tips to get you started on the path to success.Sun, 07 Jul 2024 17:43:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2024/uibuzz/e68https://peterwitham.com/2024/uibuzz/e68My first serious attempt to learn Blender for making game assets plus a great resource.Thu, 04 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2024/compileswift/s07-e03https://peterwitham.com/2024/compileswift/s07-e03Zed is a very fast code editor that now supports Swift. Xcode 16 is working great for me, and which iPad is the right one?Sun, 30 Jun 2024 17:43:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2024/compileswift/s07-e02https://peterwitham.com/2024/compileswift/s07-e02Now that Apple's WWDC24 conference is over, let's talk about what comes next and plan for the fall.Sun, 16 Jun 2024 17:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2024/uibuzz/e67https://peterwitham.com/2024/uibuzz/e67Why it's essential to recognize the worth of your time and the fine line between offering services for free or charging.Sun, 16 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2024/compileswift/s07-e01https://peterwitham.com/2024/compileswift/s07-e01I got together with some good developer friends to discuss the details from WWDC24 and how that affects users and developers.Thu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2024/compileswift/s06-e17https://peterwitham.com/2024/compileswift/s06-e17Some hopes and wishes for what we might see from WWDC24 this year.Sat, 08 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2024/compileswift/s06-e16https://peterwitham.com/2024/compileswift/s06-e16A Discord member question answered, what do I do before I start coding?Mon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2024/compileswift/s06-e15https://peterwitham.com/2024/compileswift/s06-e15CloudKit and iCloud are excellent ways to store user data and make it accessible across multiple devices.Mon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2024/uibuzz/e66https://peterwitham.com/2024/uibuzz/e663rd party services for game backends are great, but should you use them or build them?Mon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2024/compileswift/s06-e14https://peterwitham.com/2024/compileswift/s06-e14Listener Question - How do we combat the rising tide of cross platform on mobile?Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2024/uibuzz/e65https://peterwitham.com/2024/uibuzz/e65Time to move away from WordPress, Astro is my goto site generator now. But sometimes the pain is not the design, it's the years of content that needs converting.Tue, 07 May 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2024/compileswift/s06-e13https://peterwitham.com/2024/compileswift/s06-e13In this episode, we have an Apple event in May for new iPad? Listener question - Where are all the Swift live streamers?Sun, 28 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2024/compileswift/s06-e12https://peterwitham.com/2024/compileswift/s06-e12In this episode, I talk with Joannis Orlandos about Serverside Swift, Structured Concurrency, maintaining good, clean code, Swift Server Workgroup.Mon, 15 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2024/journal/local-nextcloud-for-dropbox-replacementhttps://peterwitham.com/2024/journal/local-nextcloud-for-dropbox-replacementThu, 11 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2024/uibuzz/e64https://peterwitham.com/2024/uibuzz/e64Some thoughts on the wins and losses of developing a game by yourself versus a team.Thu, 11 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2024/compileswift/s06-e11https://peterwitham.com/2024/compileswift/s06-e11I talked with Matt Van Itallie, founder and CEO of Sema, we discussed generative AI, developer retention, intellectual property protection, and more.Fri, 05 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2024/compileswift/s06-e10https://peterwitham.com/2024/compileswift/s06-e10News on WWDC 24, I talk about the EU Apple trader or not situation and Xcode 15 bugs.Sat, 30 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2024/uibuzz/e63https://peterwitham.com/2024/uibuzz/e63Some thoughts on the wins and losses of developing a game by yourself versus a team.Sat, 30 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2024/journal/charge-apple-watch-with-iphonehttps://peterwitham.com/2024/journal/charge-apple-watch-with-iphoneWhy did I never think to try charging my Apple Watch via my iPhone with USB-C connection before now.Sun, 24 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2024/compileswift/s06-e09https://peterwitham.com/2024/compileswift/s06-e09The creators of skip.tools are back with a significant milestone to celebrate and share the latest updates to their Swift to Android app toolset.Sat, 23 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2024/uibuzz/e62https://peterwitham.com/2024/uibuzz/e62In this episode, I am catching up on my indie game, Project Hack. I want to share my progress and plans as I build out the multiplayer version in Unreal Engine.Fri, 15 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2024/compileswift/s06-e08https://peterwitham.com/2024/compileswift/s06-e08In this episode, I share content originally aired on my UIBuzz podcast, aimed at introverted individuals navigating the software development world.Sun, 10 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2024/journal/wordpress-advertising-followuphttps://peterwitham.com/2024/journal/wordpress-advertising-followupI'm excited to share my recent experiments with Jetpack and WordPress advertising.Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2024/reviews/superlist-the-new-task-app-everywherehttps://peterwitham.com/2024/reviews/superlist-the-new-task-app-everywhereThere is a new TODO app, and it has a lot of great features from many different apps.Sat, 02 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2024/journal/wordpress-advertising-an-experimenthttps://peterwitham.com/2024/journal/wordpress-advertising-an-experimentI wanted to share with you my recent experiment with paying for advertising. As some of you know, I like to try different things to see how they work for me.Thu, 29 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2024/compileswift/s06-e07https://peterwitham.com/2024/compileswift/s06-e07A developer log this week. I'm not happy with the design of one of my apps, and I'm sharing some thoughts on why and what I intend to do about it. This might help those feeling the same way.Sun, 25 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2024/uibuzz/e61https://peterwitham.com/2024/uibuzz/e61Some thoughts on the wins and losses of developing a game by yourself versus a team.Fri, 23 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2024/compileswift/s06-e06https://peterwitham.com/2024/compileswift/s06-e06Learn why you should consider using GameCenter to attract new users and keep the existing ones coming back.Sun, 18 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2024/uibuzz/e60https://peterwitham.com/2024/uibuzz/e60Some thoughts on the wins and losses of developing a game by yourself versus a team.Sat, 10 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2024/compileswift/s06-e04https://peterwitham.com/2024/compileswift/s06-e04Live streaming is popular among developers for many reasons. I discuss this and more with FullQueueDeveloper (Daniel) in this episode.Sun, 04 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2024/compileswift/s06-e05https://peterwitham.com/2024/compileswift/s06-e05This is a bit of a personal topic as I struggle to deal with content and motivation. But, the bright side is that this might help you as we all go through it.Sun, 04 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2024/uibuzz/e59https://peterwitham.com/2024/uibuzz/e59I have found that the performance on Android of a Godot 4 exported game is just dreadful—some questions and observations in this episode.Sat, 03 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2024/compileswift/s06-e03https://peterwitham.com/2024/compileswift/s06-e03Live streaming is popular among developers for many reasons. I discuss this and more with FullQueueDeveloper (Daniel) in this episode.Fri, 26 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2024/uibuzz/e58https://peterwitham.com/2024/uibuzz/e58Leaderboards are a great way to keep players and find new ones. Competition is something players love.Fri, 26 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2024/journal/game-center-comes-to-endless-hurdleshttps://peterwitham.com/2024/journal/game-center-comes-to-endless-hurdlesThu, 25 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2024/uibuzz/e57https://peterwitham.com/2024/uibuzz/e57I discuss the issue of AAA games not meeting players' expectations and feeling bored and uninspired. And why indie games are better.Thu, 18 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2024/compileswift/s06-e02https://peterwitham.com/2024/compileswift/s06-e02A conversation between two developers discussing Bushel, an app developed by Leo for creating virtual machines.Sun, 14 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2024/compileswift/s06-e01https://peterwitham.com/2024/compileswift/s06-e01I decided to wait until I had a real need before learning about SwiftData. That time is now.Sat, 06 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2024/uibuzz/e56https://peterwitham.com/2024/uibuzz/e56I discuss my plans for game development, including my first 3D game and building a video course on building a 2D runner game with the Godot engine.Fri, 05 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2024/journal/beating-the-infinite-scroll-problem-and-being-productivehttps://peterwitham.com/2024/journal/beating-the-infinite-scroll-problem-and-being-productiveWelcome to the first episode of the PWPodcast. Let's talk about infinite scrolling and why it's bad for everyone.Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2023/indie-game-project-hack-convergencehttps://peterwitham.com/2023/indie-game-project-hack-convergenceAfter I completed the early proof of concept beta version of Project Hack, I knew I wanted to take time and step back to learn from everything I had done and the feedback I received. Plus, plan the multiplayer aspect.Mon, 11 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2023/compileswift/s05-e33https://peterwitham.com/2023/compileswift/s05-e33Muse and Developer Duck are apps I use almost daily. I sat down with Adam Wulf, the creator to discuss these and development practices.Sat, 02 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2023/uibuzz/53https://peterwitham.com/2023/uibuzz/53OpenAI tightens restrictions on chatGPT apps, SpriteKit used for game development, WordPress to Astro content migration.Fri, 10 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2023/compileswift/s05-e30https://peterwitham.com/2023/compileswift/s05-e30This week, I have been exploring some excellent AI tools and catching up on the Apple M3 Macs, Xcode Cloud, and Apple's increasing service costs.Sat, 04 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2023/pwpodcast/s09-e27https://peterwitham.com/2023/pwpodcast/s09-e27I discuss the concept of grooming in software engineering and how it can be applied to various areas of life.Sun, 29 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2023/compileswift/s05-e29https://peterwitham.com/2023/compileswift/s05-e29Deciding when to fix a bug or to ship and fix it in the next release can often be a complicated problem.Sat, 21 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2023/uibuzz/50https://peterwitham.com/2023/uibuzz/50My experiences getting started with the Godot game engine have been excellent and very rewarding. Some observations in this episode.Wed, 11 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2023/exploring-the-godot-game-enginehttps://peterwitham.com/2023/exploring-the-godot-game-engineI sat down this weekend to discover the Godot game engine as a complete beginner and its capabilities. Here are some thoughts.Sun, 24 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2023/8_27_23-project-updateshttps://peterwitham.com/2023/8_27_23-project-updatesIt was a week of project updates. That's the short version. But there are so many details.Sun, 27 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2023/apples-headset-tells-us-something-about-their-visionhttps://peterwitham.com/2023/apples-headset-tells-us-something-about-their-visionWe learned one important thing from WWDC23 if nothing else, Apple make it's vision clear for going forward.Sat, 10 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2023/fun-with-spritekit-and-swiftuihttps://peterwitham.com/2023/fun-with-spritekit-and-swiftuiDoing development just for the fun of it is a great reward. That is where my SpriteKit and SwiftUI art generator project comes in.Wed, 10 May 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2023/project-hack-unreal-enginehttps://peterwitham.com/2023/project-hack-unreal-engineCreating an Idle-style game with Unreal Engine is proving interesting and challenging. I like it.Thu, 27 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2023/game-development-update-11-idle-or-active-you-choosehttps://peterwitham.com/2023/game-development-update-11-idle-or-active-you-chooseThis was a massive week for updates and changes in my Project Hack idle game. I will try to capture all the important things.Sun, 12 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2023/game-development-update-journal-10https://peterwitham.com/2023/game-development-update-journal-10This week I had two focused objectives. I checked the box on both of them, which is even better.Mon, 16 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2023/2023-planning-new-year-new-approachhttps://peterwitham.com/2023/2023-planning-new-year-new-approachWith 2023 dropping on the doorstep, I share my plans for next year in the hope of committing to them and inspiring you along the way.Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2022/how-to-customize-a-mac-app-about-screenhttps://peterwitham.com/2022/how-to-customize-a-mac-app-about-screenYou can create custom about screens for macOS applications. Let me show you how.Sun, 10 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2022/mvvm-with-swiftuihttps://peterwitham.com/2022/mvvm-with-swiftuiThis video explains how to use the MVVM (Model, View, View Model) approach with SwiftUI. Follow along step by step in this easy example.Sat, 23 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2021/app-first-platform-laterhttps://peterwitham.com/2021/app-first-platform-laterWhen designing and creating applications, we need to think beyond any one particular platform. A few thoughts and tips on the subject.Thu, 11 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2020/choosing-between-free-or-paid-contenthttps://peterwitham.com/2020/choosing-between-free-or-paid-contentContent has value, but should you make it for free or charge? Some thoughts to help you decide.Thu, 22 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2022/endless-stationery-explorer-writing-journal-reviewhttps://peterwitham.com/2022/endless-stationery-explorer-writing-journal-reviewThis is my review of the Endless Stationary Explorer writing journal with Regalia paper.Thu, 22 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2020/making-content-is-toughhttps://peterwitham.com/2020/making-content-is-toughAs an independent maker it is very tough to keep up with all the things you know you need to do for keeping momentum in the right direction.Fri, 07 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2016/install-new-swift-versions-xcodehttps://peterwitham.com/2016/install-new-swift-versions-xcodeXcode ships with Swift, but you are not limited to just that version. In fact, you may not be aware of this, but you can have multiple versions of Swift installed at any one time.Sun, 24 May 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2014/debugging-swift-xcodehttps://peterwitham.com/2014/debugging-swift-xcodeDebugging is a fundamental skill for a developer, here are some tips for working with Swift in Xcode.Fri, 26 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMThttps://peterwitham.com/2014/application-prototyping-tipshttps://peterwitham.com/2014/application-prototyping-tipsRapid prototyping can help visualize and interact with an idea. This can help refine ideas before committing to a product.Tue, 19 Aug 2014 00:00:00 GMT