Empower Apps

In this episode, Leo talks with Daniel Steinberg about functional programming, how to use it in Swift, why it's important for SwiftUI and Combine, and how to stay organized.

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Youtube Video - https://youtu.be/YWZt2vq3Y_U

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Learning and Conferences

  • Presentation vs Code
  • Avoiding the actual work
  • Using what works best when you need it
  • The importance of writing everyday

Functional Programming

  • History of functional programming
  • Mathematical basis for functional programming
  • Examples of use with Array and Optionals: zip, reduce, map, etc...
  • Difference compactMap vs flatMap
  • What flatMap actually means
  • Relationship between functional programming and object-oriented programming

Functional Programming and Combine

  • Mutability and Values
  • Adapting to new patterns
  • Staying organized with small pieces
  • Testing mapping between inputs

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Creators & Guests

Host
Leo Dion
Swift developer for Apple devices and more; Founder of BrightDigit; husband and father of 6 adorable kids
Guest
Daniel Steinberg
Dad, husband, and storyteller...Podcaster,writer and editor.

What is Empower Apps?

An exploration of Apple business news and technology. We talk about how businesses can use new technology to empower their business and employees, from Leo Dion, founder of BrightDigit.