Miscellany

This page has links to a number of site resources that I’m developing, or have developed.


Series of Posts

Shorties LogoShorties

This is a series of very short posts, covering varied topics.

Swiftwater LogoSwiftwater

This is an ongoing series, where I do a “deep dive” into various topics in the Swift Programming Language.

Universal Links LogoTUTORIAL: SwiftUI Chart Customization

This is a series on customizing SwiftUI Charts, with gestures.

Universal Links LogoTUTORIAL: Universal Links

This is a series on implementing Universal Links and URL Schemes, in iOS apps.

BMLT LogoTUTORIAL: The Swift Package Manager

This is a series, in which I explore using the Swift Package Manager to help us to manage our development dependencies.

BMLT LogoTUTORIAL: Writing a Bluetooth SDK

This is a series, in which I explore using the Apple Core Bluetooth Framework to interact with Bluetooth devices.

BMLT LogoTUTORIAL: Improving a Bluetooth SDK

This series picks up where Writing a Bluetooth SDK left off, and implements a few “low-hanging fruit” changes.

Stylist LogoTUTORIAL: Stylist

This is a series on CSS-Based Web Design I originally wrote in 2010. It’s still completely relevant, and an excellent teaching aid.

BMLT LogoThe Streaming Chronicles

This is an ongoing series, where I walk through designing and building a simple, open-source streaming video converter for the Mac.


Individual Posts

Road LogoThe Road Most Traveled By

This is a screed about staying “in the middle of the road,” when it comes to usability.

Concrete Galoshes LogoConcrete Galoshes

This is about the importance of using varying degrees of structure in project management.

Leaving A Legacy ImageLeaving A legacy

In which I discuss how I document my code.

Risky Business Blog EntryRisky Business

A Description of the manner in which I develop risk management strategies.

Testing LogoTesting: Harness vs. Unit

A post, describing my testing philosophy.

Forensic Design Doc LogoForensic Design

This is a post describing my personal design and development process.

Ship LogoNot What Ships Are Built For

This is another post describing my personal design and development process.

Evolution LogoEvolutionary Design

A post, describing my “ultra-agile” design specification process.

Infrastructure LogoInfrastructure

This is a post I put out several years ago, about the importance of infrastructure. It’s pretty pedantic, but a fun (and light) read.

BMLT LogoCase Study: The BMLT

This is the story behind the design and specification of the BMLT.