Issue #110

Hello everyone,

WWDC 2025 is almost here, and I've got a packed schedule of events, recordings, and activities planned. Whether you're attending in person or following along from home, here's how you can connect with me and the community during this exciting week.

Pre-WWDC Podcast Recording This Thursday!

This Thursday night, I'll be joining Peter Witham from Compile Swift for a special pre-WWDC episode. We'll be discussing the state of Apple in 2025 and sharing our expectations and wishes for what Apple might announce.

If you want to prepare for WWDC, Peter and I recorded a great episode a couple years ago that's still relevant: How to WWDC with Peter Witham

We want to hear from you! Send us your questions or thoughts about:

• What you're hoping to see announced at WWDC 2025
• Your thoughts on Apple's current direction
• Any burning questions about the state of Swift development

Just reply to this email with your questions, and we might feature them in our discussion and subscribe to the podcast to catch this one when it comes out.

Must-Attend WWDC Community Events

If you're in town for WWDC, make sure to check out these fantastic community events:

• One More Thing Conference - omt-conf.com
• CommunityKit Social - communitykit.social

These events bring together the best of the Apple developer community for networking, learning, and celebrating our shared passion for building great apps.

My WWDC 2025 Schedule

Here's where you can find me during WWDC week:

Monday, June 9th

• 🎙️ Special 200th Episode of EmpowerApps.Show at CommunityKit (4:00 PM PST) This is a huge milestone! Join us for this special recording where we'll capture our immediate reactions and thoughts on WWDC 2025's biggest announcements. Reserve Your Spot Today!

Tuesday, June 10th

• Panel Discussion at One More Thing (1:30 PM) - Join me as we dive deep into the previous day's WWDC announcements and discuss what they mean for developers

Wednesday, June 11th

• Server-Side Swift Expertise Tent at One More Thing - I'll be helping developers with server-side Swift questions and sharing insights from real-world projects
• Indie Fair at CommunityKit (2 - 4pm PST) - Come see a live demo of Bushel and chat about local development tools. Plus, I'll have special Bushel stickers to share!

Bushel 2.1.0 + WWDC Sale Announcement! 🎉

Perfect timing! Bushel 2.1.0 is launching soon, and to celebrate both the new release and WWDC 2025, I'm offering something special.

50% Off Annual Subscriptions

• When: June 1-23, 2025
• Who: New customers
• Why: With a new macOS beta expected at WWDC, it's the perfect time to enhance your development workflow with Bushel

Whether you're testing the latest beta features or working on your next big project, Bushel will help streamline your local development process.

Let's Connect!

If you're attending WWDC or any of these community events, I'd love to meet up and chat about development, the latest Apple announcements, or anything Swift-related. Feel free to reach out!

Can't make it to San Francisco? Don't worry - I'll be sharing insights, takeaways, and key moments throughout the week.

Looking forward to an amazing WWDC 2025!

Leo