AppForce1 Worklog

Jeroen Leenarts
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Bi-Weekly podcast. I'm going to share my journey as an iOS developer in real-time. The wins, the struggles, the lessons learned, and the code that actually works. No fluff, no corporate speak, just honest developer-to-developer conversations.

  1. 2D AGO

    AppForce1 Worklog: Real Developer, Real Problems: No More Polished Perfection

    Send me a text Jeroen returns to AppForce One with a pivot to a new format focused on his journey back to iOS development after working in developer relations at Stream. • Now working at Dawn Technology (formerly Egeniq), returning to hands-on iOS development • Introducing "AppForce One Work Log" - a bi-weekly, 25-minute show sharing real development experiences • No corporate speak or fluff - just honest developer-to-developer conversations about real coding challenges • Each episode will include: week in review, code deep dives, tool discussions, and lessons learned • Currently working on refactoring an 8-year-old UIKit app for emergency response (bedrijfshulpverlening) • Excited about modernizing legacy code while keeping the app running for users who depend on it • Organizing DoiOS 2025 conference in November with practical, real-world iOS development content • Actively seeking listener feedback on what topics would be most valuable to cover Reach out with your iOS development challenges on X, Mastodon, LinkedIn or through my website. I'm genuinely interested in your feedback and may feature your questions in future episodes. Support the show Rate me on Apple Podcasts. Send feedback on SpeakPipe Or contact me on Mastodon: https://hachyderm.io/@appforce1 Support my podcast with a monthly subscription, it really helps. My book: Being a Lead Software Developer

    15 min

  2. 11/20/2023

    Do iOS Retrospective

    Send me a text Support the show Rate me on Apple Podcasts. Send feedback on SpeakPipe Or contact me on Mastodon: https://hachyderm.io/@appforce1 Support my podcast with a monthly subscription, it really helps. My book: Being a Lead Software Developer

    27 min
  3. Do iOS Speaker: Drew McCormack, founder of The Mental Faculty, talking about SwiftData

    10/13/2023

    Do iOS Speaker: Drew McCormack, founder of The Mental Faculty, talking about SwiftData

    Send me a text Drew is founder of The Mental Faculty, developer of Mental Case and the Ensembles sync framework. He works on Agenda. Agenda is an Apple design award winner, editor’s choice, and is featured a lot in the App Store, particularly for the Mac. Agenda made a switch to an interesting business model a while ago. Support the show Rate me on Apple Podcasts. Send feedback on SpeakPipe Or contact me on Mastodon: https://hachyderm.io/@appforce1 Support my podcast with a monthly subscription, it really helps. My book: Being a Lead Software Developer

    53 min
  4. Rudrank Ryam on his trip to Amsterdam and his talk at Do iOS

    09/12/2023

    Rudrank Ryam on his trip to Amsterdam and his talk at Do iOS

    Send me a text Rudrank and I talk about the things leading up to Do iOS, our failed attempt to get him to Amsterdam in 2022 and our second attempt this year. We also talk a bit about conference organizing and some of the ways I am doing things. Support the show Rate me on Apple Podcasts. Send feedback on SpeakPipe Or contact me on Mastodon: https://hachyderm.io/@appforce1 Support my podcast with a monthly subscription, it really helps. My book: Being a Lead Software Developer

    37 min
  5. Josh Holtz about his Do iOS talk: Become a Shipshape Shipping Engineer

    09/05/2023

    Josh Holtz about his Do iOS talk: Become a Shipshape Shipping Engineer

    Send me a text Josh Holtz is back on my podcast to talk about his talk for Do iOS. Support the show Rate me on Apple Podcasts. Send feedback on SpeakPipe Or contact me on Mastodon: https://hachyderm.io/@appforce1 Support my podcast with a monthly subscription, it really helps. My book: Being a Lead Software Developer

    45 min
  6. Donny Wals about his Swift Concurrency workshop

    08/22/2023

    Donny Wals about his Swift Concurrency workshop

    Send me a text Donny Wals joins me on my podcast to talk about Do iOS. Why he's there and what he hopes to get from Do iOS. More information on his workshop and Do iOS. Learn more about Donny on his website. Practical Combine by Donny WalsBuy Donny’ book on combine and support my podcast. Now that’s a great deal.Practical Core Data by Donny WalsLearn Core Data from the ground up using new and modern techniques.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show Rate me on Apple Podcasts. Send feedback on SpeakPipe Or contact me on Mastodon: https://hachyderm.io/@appforce1 Support my podcast with a monthly subscription, it really helps. My book: Being a Lead Software Developer

    35 min
  7. SwiftDev

    08/22/2023

    SwiftDev

    Send me a text In this episode I talk with SwiftDev. Someone who got into iOS development because he just likes programming and the apple platform seemed like the best place to start.His goal is to become an indie developer at some point. Supported by his family and network he is making small steps every week to get closer to this goal. You can find and follow SwiftDev on Twitter. He created two apps: Libraried: UI ComponentsMoney Time: WTFSupport the show Rate me on Apple Podcasts. Send feedback on SpeakPipe Or contact me on Mastodon: https://hachyderm.io/@appforce1 Support my podcast with a monthly subscription, it really helps. My book: Being a Lead Software Developer

    29 min
  8. Do iOS Speaker: Monika Mateska

    08/15/2023

    Do iOS Speaker: Monika Mateska

    Send me a text Monika Mateska is a speaker at Do iOS. Listen in to learn more about her. You can find Monika on LinkedIN and on Twitter/X. More info on her VisionOS talk, see the Do iOS site. Support the show Rate me on Apple Podcasts. Send feedback on SpeakPipe Or contact me on Mastodon: https://hachyderm.io/@appforce1 Support my podcast with a monthly subscription, it really helps. My book: Being a Lead Software Developer

    39 min
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Bi-Weekly podcast. I'm going to share my journey as an iOS developer in real-time. The wins, the struggles, the lessons learned, and the code that actually works. No fluff, no corporate speak, just honest developer-to-developer conversations.

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  • Creator
    Jeroen Leenarts
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    224
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 AppForce1 - Jeroen Leenarts
  • Show Website
    AppForce1 Worklog

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