I recently updated an old but still fairly popular analog clock application I originally uploaded in 2017. Apple wants apps updated to a list of certain criteria or face removal from the store. So after digging around, I found my project and updated a few aspects of it, fixed some bugs, and submitted it compiled …
This self-isolation from the office, our parks, and generally anywhere out in the world has caused mild discomfort to me. And I am sure to a great many others. I recently installed an iOS application that was new to me called Broadcasts. Before it recently added a station browser, I had to search out and …
I recently had the need to invite a few people to a private GitHub repository of mine. No big deal, log in, go to my repositories, select the repo I want, and then click… on… wait a minute. Where is my Settings tab? It’s not there. What the hell? I own the repo. It’s mine. …
Sometimes when coding, you need music to develop a rhythm that you can attach your mind to. The code flows easier, and you start thinking about connections that you need to wire up in your code to expose and procure functionality. But if you listen to music that contains obvious lyrics, changing time signatures, etc. …
Summer is about over, but your Pastis drinking doesn’t need to be. Here are some alternative Pastes-Related drinks to try before the leaves turn. La Soleil (The sunshine) – with a dash of Lemon syrup La Mazout (Fuel) – with, not even joking, coca-cola (normally asked for by Belgians) – be careful though, in Germany, …
I am an enthusiastic fan of a cocktail called Perroquet. Perroquet is a traditional French drink, which is very popular throughout France. Perroquet is a Pastis-based drink with peppermint syrup and water. I purchased a glacial mint French syrup instead as I find it a little less sweet than peppermint. It’s very refreshing, wonderful when …
I’ve seen something happen many times during my longish tenure as a software developer being amidst to some others who are new to it. They seem to have a complete lack of wanting to understand something before tearing into it. When someone comes to mobile development, and all they have under their belt is some …
It’s been a while since Apple added Swift fading support to AVAudioPlayer. I can’t remember when exactly, but I think it might have been since iOS 10.0. I have not used it in quite some time and recently had the need. The API is pretty straight forward, but I wasn’t actually getting the fading to …
It used to be that the main screen in homes sat in a corner of a living or room in wooden appliance. The television. After time passed and technology grew at a larger scale, some homes would have perhaps two or three – in thinned down versions without things like vacuum tubes. Then eventually came …
I have yet found a satisfactory way to apply a fixed background image to a page for mobile. For some performance reason, as I understand it, a fixed image for mobile is a dancing unicorn. Which has so far eluded me. I’d like to implement it to match the desktop, but I’m not going to …
I’ve owned this domain since 2001-03-09. I’ve had all sorts of stuff hosted and served from it. A lot of that junk is still mildewing on this platter located somewhere out there. If I want the domain ericd dot com, it would cost me a cool $6,195.00. No thanks 🙂 Anyway, I’ve had to FTP in …
My AirPods Series 2 arrived today. Engraved on the front of the case… “Five Ohhh…” I got them as part of my turning fifty years-old. I already have a pair of the series 1, but the upgrades seemed quite interesting. I have piles of better sounding options at my disposal, but in terms of convenience …
I am fascinated by great scents. I don’t know why, it’s probably not that common amongst developers, but I am always on the trek to find a signature scent. When we travelled to Nassau, I went into a boutique and immediately tried out this scent. I was amazed at the strength, the quality, and the …
There are times when you have Class objects that you need to communicate back to some part of your application. With delegation, it’s a 1-to-1 relationship. Generally where the object(s) are instantiated is where you’d like to gain insight upon an event or events. Notifications can handle 1-to-n types of relationships. That’s not what we’re …
Before we departed for our Atlantis vacation, I spent far too much time watching YouTube reviews and reading packing lists. I wanted to know what to expect. The most prevalent thing I noticed people talked about was the price of food. That, the fact that 15% tip is worked into everything already, and that there …
I recently had a project request to allow a user to experience different rotary encoders and how they might react with digital LEDs. In short, getting encoders wired to a board to directly control the UI in an iOS application. This saved me from having to alter soldered LED counts and allowed logic and animation …
I have been quite busy with any number of interesting things. I recently found and purchased a most excellent medieval hat at King Richard’s Faire in Carver, Massachusettes. I wore it while there, and since I love it so much, I’ve been wearing it at home and in the car. Think Thomas Moore. The hat …
Your mileage may vary with this post, but in my case, I was chasing my tail for some time while finally coming to a solution. At work, I generally author all kinds of prototypes. Sometimes I use Xcode and author iOS applications with interesting levels of interaction and communication. In these cases, I often need …
I purchased the iPhone X when it first came out and I’ve been loving it. I had a screen protector applied at the store as well as a silicone case. I’ve since dropped the phone many times – even on a stone tiled bathroom floor. No issues at all, which amazed me. Yes, I have …