iOS Dev Tools: FilterMagic, Stevia, Blink Shell
New tools and conferences for iOS developers
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Orka Desktop
Orka Desktop by MacStadium is a desktop virtualization program that allows you to create and manage macOS virtual machines on your local Apple silicon machine with an easy-to-use GUI.
Unlike other virtualization tools in the market, Orka Desktop is Mac-centric, takes just minutes to get started, and free forever.
Why you will like it:
Reproducible and sharable test environments? Done. Testing a new MDM profile? Never been easier.
Design and share your perfect dev environment with all your team’s standard tools and settings.
Launch a VM with any macOS in seconds for safe local testing and troubleshooting of MDM profiles.
Safely run breaking tests on your own machine with full-weight, containerized macOS.
Found a bug? Save state and share it back to the development team for resolution.
Unblock your workflow by running your build or test work in a localized VM.
FilterMagic
FilterMagic is a powerful CoreImage playground app made for iOS/MacOS developers who want to play and experiment with any available CoreImage filter in real time.
Why you will like it:
Browse and search the entire collection of 250+ Core Image filters.
Using intuitive controls play with every single parameters and see the effect in real time.
No more guesswork, no more trial and error. Speed up your development by fine tuning the settings before you start coding.
Made by developer for developers out of two years of research and scavenging the internet for answers.
Stevia
Stevia transforms the way you approach Auto Layout in iOS development, offering a more intuitive and efficient solution.
Why you will like it:
Write clean and readable layouts with fewer code.
Visualize UI structure clearly with a layout API.
Boost productivity with live reload.
Create maintainable layouts.
Flexible layout options.
Generate all necessary constraints.
Benefit from a growing community.
Used by numerous popular apps.
Blink Shell
Blink Shell transforms your iOS device into a fully-fledged development environment. It offers a seamless coding experience, combining the power of a desktop terminal with the portability of a mobile device.
Why you will like it:
Protect your SSH keys.
Edit files directly on your device.
Customize the terminal to your preferences.
Experience Fast remote connections with Mosh.
Access to cloud-based development environments.
Enjoy a feature-rich terminal with customization options.
Maintain persistent connections across devices.
Use it on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
SwiftConf August 7th–8th 2024 in Germany (Germany) 🇩🇪
Swift Island August 27th-29th 2024 in Netherlands (Texel) 🇳🇱
iOSDevUK 2024 September 2nd-5th 2024 in UK (Aberystwyth) 🇬🇧
NSSpain XII 2024 September 18-19th 2024 in Spain (Logroño) 🇪🇸
Swift Connection September 23rd–24th 2024 in France (Paris) 🇫🇷
Server-Side Swift Conference September 26th–27th 2024 in UK (London) 🇬🇧
SwiftLeeds October 8th-9th 2024 in UK (Leeds) 🇬🇧
PragmaConf October 29th-30th 2024 in Italy (Bologna) 🇮🇹
Do iOS 2024 November 12th-14th 2024 in Netherlands (Amsterdam) 🇳🇱
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