Making Blocks is a podcast about Apple, parenting in the world of technology, the life of software developers, and overall tinkering. Hosted by TJ Barber and Shane Cowherd.
Episode 33: Pulling a Fast One and Building Apps... Kind of.
Shane and TJ discuss the future of automation on iOS. Shortcuts and App Clips create an alternative to traditional app development.
Picks of the Week:
TJ - Apple Developer App
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/apple-developer/id640199958
Shane - Coleman hot water heater
https://the-gadgeteer.com/2011/07/31/coleman-hot-water-on-demand-for-camping-or-emergency-preparedness/
Additional Links
kanyewest.com
Pythonista
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pythonista-3/id1085978097
Scriptable
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/scriptable/id1405459188
Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/toolbox-pro-for-shortcuts/id1476205977
Chrome OS / GSuite stagnation
https://secondbreakfast.co/google-blew-a-ten-year-lead
Safari Technology Preview
https://developer.apple.com/safari/technology-preview/
HackingWithSwift SwiftUI Course
https://www.hackingwithswift.com/100/swiftui
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11 Aug 2020
Episode 32: We Now Have A/C!
TJ and Shane discuss Shane's new puppy, his air conditioning situation and preferred temperature, and how we wish we had Xcode on the iPad.
29 Jul 2020
Episode 31: Jenni and TJ had a baby!
Shane and TJ discuss the stigma of using your phone vs reading a book and the incredible SpaceX launch.
Picks of the Week
TJ - Love to Dream Swaddle
https://amzn.to/2WXwCPr
Shane - Magic Keyboard
https://amzn.to/3eVNRGU
Additional Links
Podcasting Gear
Twelve South AirFly Bluetooth Transmitter
https://amzn.to/3jABuDA
PoP voice Lavalier Microphone
https://amzn.to/32UCWL5
USB-C Microphone Adapter by CableCreation
https://amzn.to/30RfawP
Anchor.fm
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/anchor/id1056182234
Fastmail.com
(10% off first year link)
https://ref.fm/u23805688
Protonmail.com
https://protonmail.com
SpaceX Falcon 9 Computer
https://space.stackexchange.com/questions/9243/what-computer-and-software-is-used-by-the-falcon-9
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Photo by https://unsplash.com/@nynnes Nynne Schrøder on Unsplash
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5.0 / 5
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