Contravariance. A Swift Podcast

A podcast about Apple, Swift and other programming topics. By Benedikt Terhechte.

406: Index out of Bounds

(For now) the latest episode, reminiscing the times of the podcast, and index woes.

02-28
30:04

405: Because 404 Not Found

In which we talk about build systems, dependency graphs, conferences (who would've guessed), and XCTest.

10-14
42:52

403: A Surprise Guest

In this episode, we meet a "surprise" guest and talk about the last couple of months and what it is like to work at a big company (... called Apple).

08-19
32:47

402: Platform Teams

In this episode we discuss platform teams. What are they, when do you need them, how do they work. With Special Guest Patrick Balestra from Spotify.

05-18
34:56

401: Hello Management, Goodbye Coding

In this episode we discuss the pros and cons of switching to a management position. What is it like, can you still code, and how should you go about it. We discuss this topic with Cate Huston and Tammo Freese. Also: Great recommendations and raccoons in the show notes!

02-25
46:53

316: A Jolly SwiftUI Christmas Special

In this episode, we initially discuss SwitUI and Apple documentation, but then dive off into a random discussion about pets, time travel, fireworks, and much more

12-22
01:22:54

315: A Special Episode Looking Forward

In which Bas announces leaving the podcast (for now), and Bene upgrades his setup. We also take a look back at all the episodes we've recorded in the last three years.

10-29
36:12

314: iPhone 12 & Apple Silicon

Where we talk about Apple's October event, and the announced iPhone 12 and HomePod mini, as well as Apple Silicon.

10-22
36:33

313: Bas leaves XING

Where we talk about Swift for Windows, GUI development, ARM Macs, side projects and the recent Apple Event

10-08
32:44

312: Windows, Apple Event and ARM Macs

Where we talk about Swift for Windows, GUI development, ARM Macs, side projects and the recent Apple Event

10-01
48:13

311: The History of NSSpain

Where we talk about the history of NSSpain, looking for new jobs, and Bas makes an announcement.

09-24
01:00:11

310: iOS is Hard

Where we talk about iOS development being not so easy, blogging, and in-app purchases.

09-17
41:15

309: CodeConf

Where Pawel introduces his app CodeConf and we talk about how he managed to work on this side project.

09-10
45:27

308: WWDC 2020

Where Bas has moved to Spain and Benedikt has been spending time at his mom's... and discussing WWDC.

07-21
41:51

307: Revealing Benedikt's Side Project

Where Benedikt finally reveals the application he's been working on in the last months.

06-11
46:51

306: The Star Wars Babka Computer Delivery

Where Benedikt is anticipating a new computer, and Bas is anticipating remote conferences. And Star Wars is anticipating Bas... and chocolate chip babka!

05-14
47:16

305: Clearly my home screen is better than yours

In which we talk about all things remote, like organizing a meetup, conference, or work. We also take a look at our perfectly normal homescreens. Bene is considering building a silent computer. All this with Pedro Carrasco!

04-16
49:37

304: What is a CNAME Again?

We talk about open source projects and contributing to them. Where Bas forgets what a CNAME is, and Benedikt has to look it up for him.

03-19
44:55

303: Chocolate, Time, and Swift Scripts. Your Move, Elon.

Benedikt asks himself "what door?" watching Westworld, and Bas has a surprise!

03-05
39:02

302: Ink, Plot, Publish and More - With Special Guest John "Paul Hudson" Sundell

Where Bas remembers his open source projects and previous talks, Benedikt finally shares more on his secret project... and sets someone up for an interesting challenge, our dear guest, John "Paul Hudson" Sundell.

02-14
48:21

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