Paul Hudson

I write Swift and write about Swift, but most people prefer my dogs.

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2024-11-23 15:55:41

Some personal news 🇮🇪
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2024-09-20 23:25:38

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@npub15ts…pzuy “Had the option to do, and declined that option” as opposed to “that’s so sketchy Apple wouldn’t touch it with a barge pole” 😂

2024-09-20 23:20:02

The next Hacking with Swift+ live stream isn’t for four weeks, but I already know exactly what it will be: a watchOS app Apple has actively avoided, that I would happily pay for. I’m hoping if I build enough of it, one of you can polish the app up and ship it – take my money! 💸

2024-09-20 11:12:22

The Series 10 watch is a little larger, but honestly I can’t really tell just yet. However, it is also a little thinner, and that *is* noticeable – a pleasant upgrade! (Also, the UK gets both blood oxygen readings *and* Apple Intelligence. Yay for Brexit? 😂)

2024-09-17 14:12:54

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The first edition of Pro Swift was released early in 2016, so this is the eighth year of free updates! I know some other folks charge for new editions, but that's something I refuse to do – when you trust me with your learning, I want to go above and beyond what you expect 🚀

2024-09-17 14:06:38

🎉 Out now: the biggest ever update to Pro Swift, with every chapter revised and updated for Swift 6, a whole bunch of new chapters, plus all-new videos across the board. Best of all, it's FREE for everyone who bought the book or the Swift Power Pack 😎 https://www.hackingwithswift.com/store/pro-swift

2024-09-17 14:05:23

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@npub1ry3…2q85 I see; that certainly helps 🙂 That's a recent Xcode change, and can be resolved by changing your build settings to be Release rather than Debug.

2024-09-17 11:56:19

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@npub1ry3…2q85 I'm trying to understand what you mean, but I really can't tell. It's supposed to reference the outer view struct; you can't reference that button.

2024-09-15 09:31:21

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@npub1uy3…hcuf Yes, I made the same choice – perhaps Ultra year is 2025!

2024-09-14 15:30:42

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This starts in 30 minutes, folks! We're building our 37th complete app from scratch – these things are a fantastic source of inspiration for someone who wants to get their own apps on the App Store 😎

2024-09-14 06:44:45

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@npub1txf…4llt You made the right choice ❤️

2024-09-13 21:31:31

The next Hacking with Swift+ live stream is tomorrow at 5pm UK / 9am Pacific! Link here: https://www.hackingwithswift.com/plus

2024-09-13 13:34:00

It's one of those days.
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2024-09-13 12:59:30

Every year I forget how bad the iPhone Upgrade Program experience is, at least outside of the US. Please just let me say, "until I ask for something else, let me trade in for a new phone on launch day."

2024-09-09 22:12:45

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As you can tell I'm hugely excited about the line up and I can't wait until it launches on September 16th. In the meantime, if you take out a two-year Hacking with Swift+ subscription today you'll be first in line as soon as it lands: https://www.hackingwithswift.com/plus

2024-09-09 22:11:36

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The Swift Career Accelerator starts rolling out in just seven days, and I think you're going to be blown away by the huge range of material I've brought together and organized. It's the culmination of years of work, and I can't wait to share it with you!

2024-09-09 22:10:28

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And third, "I've only subscribed for a few months. How can I get the Swift Career Accelerator?" You can upgrade an existing subscription term through Gumroad – switching to the two-year term immediately unlocks it, and you just pay the difference from your existing subscription.

2024-09-09 22:09:41

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Second, "I don't subscribe at all. How can I get this immediately?" There's a two-year subscription option for Hacking with Swift+, which immediately gives you access to all my books, the complete Swift Career Accelerator, and all the other benefits of Hacking with Swift+.

2024-09-09 22:08:49

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At this point I'm always asked three questions. First, "I subscribed for a while then stopped. If I resubscribe do I start at zero months?" No! All that matters is your total subscription length. You can start and stop as often as you want, as long as the total is at least 18.

2024-09-09 22:07:33

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But here's the best part: every part of the Swift Career Accelerator will be free to everyone who has subscribed to Hacking with Swift+ for at least 18 months. You get access to all five levels of curriculum; you don't need to stick with one, and can move between them freely.

2024-09-09 22:06:17

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How much does it cost? Well, the Swift Career Accelerator builds on over a decade of work, bringing together material from across all my courses. In short, it's huge – writing new material, updating lots of other material, and organizing it into an order that helps you succeed.

2024-09-09 22:05:31

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After that it will be Swift Concurrency by Example and Swift Coding Challenges, and as each book update is released you'll see how they fit into the larger Swift Career Accelerator curriculum – I'm bringing them *all* together at last.

2024-09-09 22:04:28

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The first parts of the Swift Career Accelerator arrive September 16th. That same day will also see the massive update to Pro Swift arrive. Beyond Code is getting a full update and video re-record on 25th September, and Swift Design Patterns comes shortly afterwards.

2024-09-09 22:02:49

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And level 5? That one is my favorite: hobbyists who love coding, and just want to enjoy learning and building. This includes a range of Swift projects, algorithms to explore, coding techniques to build confidence, and hands-on workshops to build your knowledge independently.

2024-09-09 22:02:00

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Level 4: Preparing for lead. When you're ready for leadership, the Swift Career Accelerator will teach you how to handle big refactors, create scalable architectures, and manage technical debt. It will also cover technical roadmaps, agile planning, building a team, and more!

2024-09-09 21:58:11

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Level 3: Moving up to senior. When you're keen to go further, the Swift Career Accelerator is ready to help with advanced topics like memoization, retain cycles, and CI/CD. We'll also explore other skills experienced developers use – regex, the terminal, advanced Git, and more.

2024-09-09 21:55:05

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Level 2: You're a junior developer wanting to build their skills. Here we cover more detailed topics such as generics, concurrency, and SPM. There are lots of core CS topics, but also Apple-specific topics such as Xcode power tips, getting the most from Apple's docs, and more.

2024-09-09 21:52:19

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Level 1: You want to land your first job. As well as the 100 Days of SwiftUI and Ultimate Portfolio App courses, you'll also enjoy my new Take Home Test course, build key skills such as source control with Git, and learn key data structures such as queues, stacks, and trees.

2024-09-09 21:51:32

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It's the biggest collection of new content and book updates I've ever delivered, and it doesn't stop there. You see, the Swift Career Accelerator is split across five key levels depending on your goal…

2024-09-09 21:50:50

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About half of the material is all-new, and the other half comes from massive updates to existing work – huge updates for Pro Swift, Swift Coding Challenges, Swift Design Patterns, Swift Concurrency by Example, and more, all FREE for everyone who bought them previously.

2024-09-09 21:49:52

I'm pleased and proud to announce the biggest ever step forward for Hacking with Swift: the Swift Career Accelerator. A gigantic collection of tutorials across all skill levels, designed to take your career further, faster.
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2024-09-08 21:39:31

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@npub1zgg…p6ku Fair. I mean, as soon as you start hitting Greek letters in the errors, it's time to shut up shop 😂

2024-09-08 21:31:02

This is Swift's way of telling me to go to bed.
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2024-09-06 11:38:23

Straight up: whatever health features Apple integrates, I’m buying. All of them. Every time. I’ve been saving up for an Ultra this year too – I’m hoping it gets similar features!
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2024-09-05 21:22:17

T-minus four days and counting! Are you ready for it? 😎 (BTW, I'm grateful to Apple for agreeing to hold their It's Glowtime event on the same day, because obviously they'll be talking about my new thing, right? Right…?) https://mastodon.social/@twostraws/113000840210725676

2024-09-03 20:35:29

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@npub1dg9…k4cw Thank you! 🙇‍♂️

2024-08-26 22:51:26

I had my first ever leak from an Apple employee! Apparently this is what they are announcing on September 9th?? (Before you worry: relax; this isn't serious!)
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2024-08-24 12:03:13

The next Hacking with Swift+ live stream is in ~4 hours - see you there! hackingwithswift.com/plus

2024-08-12 23:17:36

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@npub12vl…mkqh Yes, almost zero light. You could see the Milky Way just fine.

2024-08-12 23:13:24

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@npub12vl…mkqh Just pointing up and shooting, letting night mode do its thing. The camera selected the following settings for me: ISO 12500, f1.78, 1-second exposure. It was using the 24mm lens on an iPhone 15 Pro Max.

2024-08-12 23:05:48

Freehand taking photos with the iPhone camera produces pictures that absolutely bend my brain.
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2024-08-12 19:17:59

I'm sure it's just a coincidence that The War of the Worlds started on August 12th 😬 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/czxl849j77ko

2024-08-10 14:11:02

You and who…? #GroupProjects
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2024-08-09 22:52:46

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@npub10qy…9sn4 It’s already 1.8x1.2 meters, but I see your point 😂

2024-08-09 22:27:13

We bought a magnetic whiteboard for our new house to make family organising easier, which means at last I have a place to display some of my magnetic badges 😎
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2024-08-09 15:17:38

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@npub14u2…nx4k Yes, there is some kind of caching issue, but I’m not sure what 🤷‍♂️

2024-08-09 10:47:09

New house, new sign 🐺🐺
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2024-08-08 17:21:56

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@npub1zpj…myem I was a big fan of their previous special – white chocolate pistachio? Yes please 😅

2024-08-08 16:30:04

Starbucks serving pumpkin spice drinks in August is a bit like seeing hot cross buns in January – feels wrong, but I’m not going to say no!
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2024-08-08 12:28:41

Want to build your next website in Swift? A few months ago I did a Hacking with Swift+ live stream about doing just that with my Ignite framework, and now that video (plus transcript!) is free for everyone. Watch it here: https://www.hackingwithswift.com/plus/live-streams/brush-bark

2024-08-03 15:08:23

Today's Hacking with Swift+ live stream starts in less than an hour! We'll be making a complete game from scratch, all in SwiftUI. Get the link here: https://www.hackingwithswift.com/plus

2024-08-03 12:22:16

Pro tip: The sticky header Xcode uses to show you what struct / function you’re currently in? Clicking it takes you to the start 👌 (Xcode team: I’d love to be able to use sticky headers for selection too!)

2024-08-01 20:55:17

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@npub1a08…d84m Yes! Years after its release I was still learning things about it.

2024-08-01 20:15:33

New app review guidelines – does this mean I can finally (legally) get a good DOS game emulator for iPad? Give me Detroit, Space Crusade, Theme Hospital, Dungeon Keeper, and more 🤩
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2024-08-01 08:10:13

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@npub1k4u…72ca Why did I read the replies to this? I have inflicted new horrors on my psyche.

2024-07-31 21:25:59

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@npub1vg3…fh86 There are other variants you can move to more easily, eg megaminx – looks much tougher than it is!

2024-07-31 13:55:27

Fellow Rubik’s cube enthusiasts: I somehow missed that GANCUBE finally made a 5x5. I have so much of their other stuff and the quality is consistently good – I’m looking forward to trying this one out!
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2024-07-30 19:54:50

Last Saturday had a Hacking with Swift+ live stream. Today I released the 12th installment in the Learn Something New series, and Friday sees #11 of Inside Swift. Plus there's *another* HWS+ live stream this incoming Saturday. Value for money much? 😀 https://www.hackingwithswift.com/plus

2024-07-28 22:34:05

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@npub123p…skwk Oh, interesting! I am a very slow reader, I’m afraid; I need to read everything aloud, and rely a lot on furigana. Heck, I’m not even sure how folks make out kanji at smaller sizes 🤔

2024-07-28 22:23:18

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@npub1lwa…mdcf Yes, I am, and I agree Duolingo isn’t great – happy to hear alternatives!

2024-07-28 22:03:49

I had no idea Duolingo was quite this competitive 😬 I’m still not sure how effective it is for speaking in the target language, but their gamification is certainly on point.
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2024-07-27 14:34:43

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Thank you to the folks on the HWS Slack pointing out that the stream is actually in 90 minutes. I should really buy a new clock 🙃

2024-07-27 14:30:10

Today's Hacking with Swift+ live stream starts in 30 minutes – see you there! https://www.hackingwithswift.com/plus

2024-07-26 21:19:27

It’s very kind of France to let every person in France take part in the torch relay. #Olympic2024

2024-07-26 19:16:23

I’m pleased to report that after extensive research the dogs have found the best sleeping places in the new house.
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2024-07-26 16:24:02

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@npub18pc…snhj Thank you for letting me know! I only ever knew the word in its modern English meaning, but in the future I’m going to follow you and try to avoid it 🙌

2024-07-26 15:25:01

Bought myself a new kitchen clock as a treat. Apparently my family are Philistines because they don’t appreciate the importance of this design, so I’m sharing this with you, my fellow geeks 🙂
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2024-07-21 19:02:41

“Funny, she doesn’t *look* Druish.” Movie night 🙂

2024-07-20 19:14:44

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@npub1xlv…cg9p Especially when you’ve got it juuust right.

2024-07-20 19:06:25

Put a huge hard drive in it, and resurrect Time Capsule at the same time 🙏 I just put some Eeros in my house, and I’d love to see Apple move back towards this space…
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2024-07-19 12:42:05

I'm:
☑ A man
☐ A woman
☐ Other
And I'm seeking:
☐ Men
☐ Women
☑ A LinkedIn post on what the CrowdStrike outage can teach about leadership

2024-07-18 13:57:43

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@npub18t9…wngz I love the way file changes slide in as they being read from the repository! You get some results instantly so you can start work, and more folders arrive seconds later.

2024-07-18 13:39:59

I'm finally spending time with the massive upgrade to @npub1qkf…d828 – it's what I turn to every time I need to compare files, but their new Git integration is really delightful! It's so fast to say "what changed in this repo recently?" and see a side-by-side diff.

2024-07-17 19:24:10

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@npub1g6g…exzk Sadly not – 1.6Gb down, but only 120Mb up. It’s a welcome upgrade for me, but I’d love to see symmetric speeds in the future.

2024-07-17 17:58:53

I have internet! Life can start to return to normal 😂 If you’re waiting for an email reply, thank you for your patience – I’m on the case!
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2024-07-17 12:21:36

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@npub1w65…99gw Your Gumroad receipt always takes you to the latest edition, so if you’re not sure just redownload from there.

2024-07-13 15:47:13

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@npub10fl…r79m Great font choice!

2024-07-13 14:23:38

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@npub1sch…k7zv I’d settle for finding the kids 😂

2024-07-13 11:52:23

✅ We have moved house! Hopefully it’s the last time we ever move, because I’m not sure we can handle the stress again 😬
Here’s a photo of our house right now:
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2024-07-09 14:04:12

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@npub1f6m…9g3s It does feel like the very cusp of view controller transitioning 🤔

2024-07-08 11:57:28

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@npub1ywc…9jtm It was a connecting flight.

2024-07-07 13:35:52

“What’s that? Cricket? That’s the English equivalent of sport, isn’t it?”
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2024-07-07 12:04:15

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@npub1v0y…h5pz Xcode 15 is terrible for me, on the same specs. Xcode 16 seems a lot faster, though?

2024-07-05 21:29:26

Dream sniffs.
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2024-07-04 23:53:21

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@npub10fl…r79m 12:52am and they just remembered Scotland exists 🫠

2024-07-04 23:01:08

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@npub10fl…r79m Yes. Stewart, Campbell, Fry, Maitlis, etc all very good. Even Kwarteng talking sense. But then Widdecombe and Dorries every five minutes or so 😖

2024-07-04 20:41:01

I’ve been keeping this for a special occasion, and I have the feeling tonight is going to be a very special occasion indeed 😎 #GeneralElection2024 (There’s still time to vote, folks!)
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2024-07-04 20:30:59

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@npub1t24…ej7z Unrelated: Amalfi? I haven’t been there in years, but it’s so beautiful!

2024-07-04 16:24:22

🇬🇧 People of the UK: Today is election day, and I hope you cast your vote. Ignore the fear mongering around supermajorities, and forget about so-called safe seats, because every vote counts! Make your voice heard, no matter who it’s for 🗳️ #GeneralElection24

2024-07-04 14:21:45

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@npub1n3v…yvsf I'm *ready*.
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2024-07-03 13:20:36

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@npub163h…pflh Ahhh! Thank you! Any improvement would be welcome, but specifically anything that uses τ.

2024-07-01 13:23:32

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@npub1trk…h7g6 Yeah, I think that’s our current plan. We will try tomorrow! I suspect it will be pretty grim speeds, it better than nothing.

2024-07-01 13:02:05

House move update: We still haven’t moved an inch, but our internet provider has cut off service on the grounds that we ought to have moved, despite me calling them last week to say it wasn’t happening. So, everything is going great here 🫠

2024-06-29 10:37:25

Continuing our family tradition of fruit picking in the summer sun ☀️🍓
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2024-06-27 20:32:43

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@npub1ycj…e6fq Thank you! 🙇‍♂️

2024-06-27 20:20:46

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And remember, there are Hacking with Swift+ team licenses options for companies with 3+ iOS developers – these automatically include all 16 books in the reading library (plus all the HWS+ tutorials, live streams, free gifts, etc), so your whole team gets an instant, gigantic training library. Ask your manager about it 🚀

2024-06-27 20:15:59

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My tips to make the most of the trial:
- Visit https://www.hackingwithswift.com/plus/all to browse all the tutorials that are available.
- Make a list of the ones you want to try, e.g. the Ultimate Portfolio App course, or Remaking Apple Weather.
- Start your trial on a weekend you're free 😎

2024-06-27 20:11:55

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If you haven't tried Hacking with Swift+ yet, check out the free three-day trial – you don't need a credit card, so it won't automatically become a paying subscription. Even better, I've reset the trials for everyone who tried it previously, so *everyone* can get a trial again.

2024-06-27 20:08:03

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So, if you take out a two-year subscription not only do you get 300+ Hacking with Swift+ tutorials (plus monthly live streams, a free ticket to Unwrap Live every year, ad-free browsing, free gifts, and more), but you also get immediate access to 16 of my books to read online 🙌

2024-06-27 20:05:57

New: There's now a two-year subscription option for Hacking with Swift+! It costs the same as 2x one-year subscriptions, but with an important benefit: you get instant access to over a dozen of my books as part of your subscription 😎