The Honest AI Conversation
What AI-assisted development actually looks like in 2026
I'm back — and MistKit is closing in on 1.0
MistKit nears 1.0, the podcast is back plus my take on WWDC 2026 and all that shipped while I was quiet.
Rebuilding MistKit 🔧 CloudKit + Claude Code in 3 Months
Journey through rebuilding MistKit: from 10-year-old CloudKit docs to modern Swift with Claude Code.
Bushel v2.3.0: Screenshot Capture, Enhanced Full Screen & macOS 26 Support
Transform your VM workflow with rock-solid stability, professional screenshot tools, and immersive full screen mode. Ready for macOS 26.
Introducing SyntaxKit 🎯 Declarative Swift Code Generation
SwiftSyntax made simple: Declarative DSL transforms complex AST manipulation into readable, maintainable Swift code generation for macros.
Introducing swift-build 🚀 Zero-Config Swift CI/CD
New GitHub Action eliminates Swift CI/CD complexity. Test Linux, iOS, watchOS, tvOS, visionOS with zero config. 65-85% build time reduction.
BrightDigit #113 -Deep dives into MilkDiary's AI features and Swift Testing's maturity 🤿
Community discussion on AI in iOS development and 2 great podcast episodes with Kaya Thomas and Rachel Brindle on Foundation Models and Swift Testing
BrightDigit #112 - Introducing the iOS Backend Selection Guide! 🥳
We've created a guide to help you make this decision based on your app's requirements.
🚀 WWDC Wrap-Up: Foundation Models, Swift 6.2 & iPad Windows
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BrightDigit #110 - WWDC 2025 = EmpowerApps 200th Episode + Bushel Sale! 🙌
Packed WWDC schedule including milestone 200th podcast episode and panel discussions. Plus: celebrate with 50% off Bushel subscriptions!
BrightDigit #109 - WWDC 2025, Bushel Updates, and iOS on Linux 🤔
Looking forward to connecting at WWDC and sharing Bushel 2.0.3's new features. Plus: could iOS development on Linux become a reality?
BrightDigit #108 - Should You SwiftData 🤔
Ever found yourself paralyzed by "which local storage solution should I use?" You're not alone.
BrightDigit #107 - Swift Everywhere 🌎
The Swift ecosystem is expanding rapidly - here's what you need to know about Android, server-side, and cross-platform development
BrightDigit #106 - Big Changes and What's Next 🚀
I just published my 2024 year-in-review, and there's a lot to unpack - from my family's big move to switching to full-time work (yep, that happened!).
BrightDigit #105 - Swift 6 & 2024 Recap 🎅
Join us as we wrap up 2024 with Swift updates, new episodes, and exciting opportunities ahead!
BrightDigit #104 - 📹 Take a VM Selfie with Bushel 2
Capture screenshots and record screen videos while testing your macOS apps.
BrightDigit 103 - 🎁 Early Black Friday Deals
Get 50% off Bushel's biggest discount ever, plus 25% off Patreon membership
BrightDigit #102 - What's coming in Bushel 2?
I'm thrilled to share the progress made on Bushel 2!
BrightDigit #101 - How does Server Side Swift Workout in the Real World 🏃♂️
I have exciting announcements about Server Side Swift and Fitness!
BrightDigit #100 - Top 10 Emails Ever! 🎉🚀
We've reached an incredible milestone - our 100th newsletter! 🎉🚀 Let's look back at some of our most impactful and popular newsletters.
