Under the Radar
Episodes
31: Today’s App Store Announcements
08 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The App Store's new subscription options and search ads that were announced today.
30: A Brief Visit to Android
02 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
David revisits Android development after four years away.
29: Numbers and Analytics
26 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Using data, market research, and analytics to improve your apps and better allocate your time.
28: Wear Your Own T-Shirt
20 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Becoming more comfortable with self-promotion in the right contexts.
27: Fast App Review
13 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
How iOS development will change if the recent app-review speedup becomes permanent.
26: Wading Slowly Into AppKit
06 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Experimenting with Mac development and considering its future potential.
25: The Calm Before the Storm
28 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
What to do (and not do) in the few months before WWDC.
24: Should You Register for a WWDC Ticket?
19 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The value of a WWDC ticket — or going to San Francisco without one.
23: Launching Activity++
14 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Handling the launch of David's newest app, and lessons to be learned from it.
22: Version Control
08 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The immense value of version control for very small teams — even teams of one.
21: App Store Rejection
01 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Tips on avoiding rejections by Apple's app-review staff and what to do when your app get rejected.
20: Improving the App Store, Part 2
24 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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
19 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
18: Choosing a Pricing Model
11 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Considering paid-up-front, freemium, ad-supported, and completely free business models for David's newest app.
17: Work-Life Balance
03 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Maintaining a healthy work-life balance for consultants and the self-employed.
16: Designing for Misuse
24 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Accommodating unexpectedly heavy usage, basic web security, and avoiding user-generated spam.
15: Marketing at Launch
17 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Marketing, promotion, and celebration of successful launches and major updates.
14: Linux Servers for App Developers
12 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
An introduction to running your own Linux servers.
13: External Dependencies
05 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Weighing the costs of external dependencies in the wake of the Parse shutdown announcement.
12: Apps With Personality
28 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Apps with personality vs. neutral voices, and whether independent developers should project a corporate image.
11: Ad-Funded Apps
22 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Real-world experience with ad-funded apps, and what the iAd shutdown announcement may mean.
10: Designed by a Programmer
14 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Getting by without a designer, and programmatic drawing of image assets.
9: State of the Apple Watch
08 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Where Apple Watch development stands today, and what could improve it in the future.
8: Vacation
24 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Avoiding burnout, minimizing self-imposed stress, and taking vacations.
7: Building New Features
18 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
How we design, build, and ship new features in our apps.
6: How to Become a Programmer
11 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Our origin stories and tips for beginners to get started.
5: Managing Feedback
05 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Considering feedback and feature requests from beta testers and customers.
4: Unexpected Complexity
25 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Handling unexpected complexities, and deciding whether to tackle complex problems.
3: Ergonomics
18 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Ensuring your work setup is as comfortable as possible for long-term use and reducing the risks of developing RSI.
2: Time for Swift
10 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Why we haven't adopted Swift yet, when we might, and whether we should expand into additional platforms instead.
1: Adapting to the Market
04 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
How independent iOS app developers can find ways to thrive in a highly competitive, commoditized App Store.