Issue #107

Hello everyone,

I'm excited to share our latest podcast episode, some new articles, and a major development in the Swift on Android community. Let's dive in!

🎙️ Swift on Android with Marc Prud'hommeaux

In the latest episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Marc Prud'hommeaux, co-founder of Skip.Tools, about bringing Swift apps to Android. This conversation was particularly timely given the recent formation of the Swift on Android Working Group.

With just a single code base for the first time, really you can take a single sort of premium polished iOS application, and you can reach the entire global population, which is like 90% of all adults have one of these two smartphones. Marc Prud'hommeaux

🎧 Listen to the full episode here

👨‍💻 Learn more about the Swift on Android Working Group

How Does Server-Side Swift Workout in the Real World?

My latest article details the journey of creating gBeat, a fitness streaming platform that evolved from a gaming heart rate monitor called Heartwitch. I share how the pandemic created new opportunities and how Server-Side Swift enabled a seamless experience across devices as well as:

• The evolution from a gaming heart rate overlay to a comprehensive fitness platform
• Why Server-Side Swift was the perfect choice for real-time data streaming
• Architecture overview of a production Swift backend system
• Integration with Apple ecosystem features like HealthKit and Push Notifications

📖 Read the full article

Setting Up Sign in with Apple with Server-Side Swift and SwiftUI

Building on the gBeat case study, I've created a comprehensive guide that walks you through implementing Sign in with Apple in both your server and client applications. This tutorial is perfect for developers looking to add secure, privacy-focused authentication to their Swift projects. You’ll learn about:

• Understanding JWT authentication fundamentals
• Server-side implementation for both Vapor and Hummingbird frameworks
• Creating a smooth Sign in with Apple flow in SwiftUI
• Security best practices for token handling and validation

📖 Read the full article

🚀 Coming Soon

In my next article, I'll be covering advanced Apple Watch authentication workarounds and providing more insight into building cross-platform fitness applications with Swift. Stay tuned!

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Thanks for reading!

Leo Dion