Empower Apps

In this episode, Leo chats with Christian Selig creator of Apollo about his process and the challenges with developing an app based around a third-party API like Reddit... also we talk about šŸ„« spaghetti saucešŸ and new CokešŸ„¤

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

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How building around Reddit works?

  • Why Reddit is easier than Twitter?
  • How the variety in apps helps the experience?
  • Simplicity and Native Features
  • Dealing with Walled Gardens like Reddit Chat

How Apollo works?

  • How Server-Side Push Notifications
  • Dealing with Imgur
  • Whether to use third-party library
  • Finding great beta users
  • Testing Accessibility 
  • UI Design notes
  • Building Widgets with SwiftUI
  • Finding a user community
  • Designing great gestures

Social Media

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leo@brightdigit.com
GitHub - @brightdigit

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Patreon - empowerappshow

Credits

Music from https://filmmusic.io
"Blippy Trance" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)


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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
Christian Selig
iOS developer, creator of @ApolloReddit, @PixelPalsApp, and @AmplosionApp. Previously at ļ£æ. Oreos are my weakness. he/him. i love aminals. šŸŒ±

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.