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Journey Through the Code is now "SwiftSnippets."   SwiftSnippets is a short-form podcast about iOS development tips brought to you from my own hardships and programming experience. Swift Snippets is aimed at helping programmers become better through real-world trial and error. In this episode, I explain a recent lack of basic iOS knowledge I came across when learning Apple's SwiftUI framework. I give you a quick overview of Swift's Logical Operators and how they should be used. 

In this episode, I share my thoughts on what my intuition is telling me about specializing vs. generalizing as a programmer. When first starting out, it may be very confusing as to whether or not you should learn a lot about a certain area of programming OR learn a general amount about a lot of areas of programming.  Since I am in the process of both becoming an iOS developer and starting an indie game studio, I have been living and breathing the Apple ecosystem for the past 12 months. During this time, I have been building an iOS game with SpriteKit and working on a pothole reporting app that uses Google Firebase.  Everyone's journey is different, and I am just here to share my process with you and hopefully help you out a bit along the way. Thank you for listening to my thoughts, I hope I can help you decide for yourself as to whether you want to generalize or specialize as a programmer.  ---  Also, I've recently launched a new blog - and you can start reading today by heading to journeythroughthecode.com. ALSO - you can listen to the Journey Through the Code show in audio format! Check it out wherever you listen to podcasts! Thank you SO MUCH for being a part of this community.  ---  Music: Chiptune by Sonic Potions https://soundcloud.com/sonic-potions/chiptune  Music by Chillhop: http://chillhop.com/listen Kupla - Nowhere Else: http://soundcloud.com/kuplasound Listen on Spotify: http://bit.ly/ChillhopSpotify  Connect with me: Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewlundydev Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/andrewlundydev Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewlundydev/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/journeythroughthecode/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewlundydev/ My Website: https://journeythroughthecode.com/andrewlundy/  The Journey Through the Code Podcast:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4H8Nun8Xh1KuyymN93TMwA iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/journey-through-the-code/id1466337193 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/journeythroughthecode Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/break-the-barrier/journey-through-the-code   My Most Recommended Learning Resources: Hacking with Swift: https://www.hackingwithswift.com/ Hacking with Swift, 39 Projects to Learn Swift: https://www.hackingwithswift.com/read/ Ray Wenderlich: https://www.raywenderlich.com/ Sean Allen: https://www.youtube.com/seanallen   Links from the video: Game Dev Unchained podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1E1MXlshXtvABGgOWbN48N  Simple Programmer: https://simpleprogrammer.com/generalists-specialists/  LMGTFY: https://lmgtfy.com/?q=specializing+or+generalizing+programming

There are MANY reasons one may want to become a programmer. In this episode, I explain some reasons form my own experience as to why I wanted to become a programmer. I'll also share some general ideas as to why someone may want to learn how to code, build software and become a programmer themselves.  Thank you for checking out the podcast! - Music by Chillhop: http://chillhop.com/listen Kupla - Nowhere Else: http://soundcloud.com/kuplasound Listen on Spotify: http://bit.ly/ChillhopSpotify Connect with me: Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewlundydev Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/andrewlundydev Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewlundy... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/journeythrou... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewlun... My Website: https://journeythroughthecode.com/ The Journey Through the Code Podcast:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4H8Nun8... iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Anchor: https://anchor.fm/journeythroughthecode Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/brea... Sound Cloud: https://soundcloud.com/jttc My Most Recommended Learning Resources: Hacking with Swift: https://www.hackingwithswift.com/ Hacking with Swift, 39 Projects to Learn Swift: https://www.hackingwithswift.com/read/ Ray Wenderlich: https://www.raywenderlich.com/ Sean Allen: https://www.youtube.com/seanallen

Having a positive mindset works just like a boolean! A boolean can either be true or false and usually starts out with a default value in a program. In the same way, a human mind can either be positive or negative and most people have a default mindset in which they operate.  In this episode, I explain some ways that I've learned to be consistently positive and how being positive today will create a positive future. Thank you for checking out the channel! - Music by Chillhop: http://chillhop.com/listen Kupla - Nowhere Else: http://soundcloud.com/kuplasound Listen on Spotify: http://bit.ly/ChillhopSpotify Connect with me: Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewlundydev Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/andrewlundydev Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewlundy... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/journeythrou... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewlun... My Website: https://lundy.dev/ The Journey Through the Code Podcast:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4H8Nun8... iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Anchor: https://anchor.fm/journeythroughthecode Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/brea... Sound Cloud: https://soundcloud.com/jttc My Most Recommended Learning Resources: Hacking with Swift: https://www.hackingwithswift.com/ Hacking with Swift, 39 Projects to Learn Swift: https://www.hackingwithswift.com/read/ Ray Wenderlich: https://www.raywenderlich.com/ Sean Allen: https://www.youtube.com/seanallen

In this episode, I discuss a few thoughts that have been on my mind recently and express my point of view on why changing your mind may be a good thing as well as listening to the intuition that is deep within us all. Thanks for checking out Journey Through the Code! All I ask is that you share this podcast with a geeky friend of yours! ------- Music: Kupla - Nowhere Else https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kaFZh7p_nLc Music by Chillhop: http://chillhop.com/listen Kupla - Nowhere Else: http://soundcloud.com/kuplasound Listen on Spotify: http://bit.ly/ChillhopSpotify Connect with me: Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewlundydev Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/andrewlundydev Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewlundydev/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/journeythroughthecode/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewlundydev/ My Website: https://lundy.dev/ The Journey Through the Code Podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4H8Nun8Xh1KuyymN93TMwA iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/journey-through-the-code/id1466337193 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/journeythroughthecode Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/break-the-barrier/journey-through-the-code Sound Cloud: https://soundcloud.com/jttc My Most Recommended Learning Resources: Hacking with Swift: https://www.hackingwithswift.com/ Hacking with Swift, 39 Projects to Learn Swift: https://www.hackingwithswift.com/read/ Ray Wenderlich: https://www.raywenderlich.com/ Sean Allen: https://www.youtube.com/seanallen Random Tidbit:

Focus is important because learning how to code is a very intellectual challenging process and from my experience - it's hard to process new concepts if you're fucking around.  In this episode, I talk about WHY focus is important as a programmer, how you can focus when programming AND how to handle a programmer if they are focused - whether this is a co-worker, spouse or roommate.  Thank you for checking out the podcast! - Please be sure to follow the rest of this journey here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewlundydev Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/andrewlundydev Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewlundydev/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/journeythroughthecode/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewlundydev/ My Website: https://lundy.dev/ The Journey Through the Code Podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4H8Nun8Xh1KuyymN93TMwA iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/journey-through-the-code/id1466337193 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/journeythroughthecode Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/break-the-barrier/journey-through-the-code Sound Cloud: https://soundcloud.com/jttc My Most Recommended Learning Resources: Hacking with Swift: https://www.hackingwithswift.com/ Hacking with Swift, 39 Projects to Learn Swift: https://www.hackingwithswift.com/read/ Ray Wenderlich: https://www.raywenderlich.com/ Sean Allen: https://www.youtube.com/seanallen

It's been 8 months since I decided to set out on my software development journey and there have been many emotions this far. I'll be giving you an update on the last 8 months and how I have felt going through this process. I'll also be talking about the NEXT 8 months and the great things to come. -  Music: Kupla - Nowhere Else https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kaFZh7p_nLc Connect with me: Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewlundydev Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/andrewlundydev Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewlundydev/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/journeythroughthecode/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewlundydev/ My Website: https://lundy.dev/ The Journey Through the Code Podcast:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4H8Nun8Xh1KuyymN93TMwA iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/journey-through-the-code/id1466337193 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/journeythroughthecode Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/break-the-barrier/journey-through-the-code Sound Cloud: https://soundcloud.com/jttc My Most Recommended Learning Resources: Ray Wenderlich: https://www.raywenderlich.com/ Hacking with Swift: https://www.hackingwithswift.com/ Hacking with Swift, 39 Projects to Learn Swift: https://www.hackingwithswift.com/read/ Sean Allen: https://www.youtube.com/seanallen

When learning how to code, it's sometimes hard to come up with the first couple of projects to put on your portfolio - other than the tutorials you've been following.  In this episode, I share a few simple and advanced project ideas that you can work on no matter what programming language you are using.  Thank you all for joining me during this process. It's been quite the 7 months and there is SO MUCH more ahead. I encourage you to learn something you've always wanted - even if it isn't programming. Go do something that will make you happy, and let me know how it goes in a  year.  Much love. Python Blackjack Game: https://github.com/andrewlundy/practice-python-blackjack - Music by Chillhop: http://chillhop.com/listen Yasper x Louk - Hummus and Bread: https://soundcloud.com/yasperrr Listen on Spotify: http://bit.ly/ChillhopSpotify - Connect with me: Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewlundydev Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/andrewlundydev Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewlundydev/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/journeythroughthecode/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewlundydev/ My Website: https://lundy.dev/ The Journey Through the Code Podcast:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4H8Nun8Xh1KuyymN93TMwA iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/journey-through-the-code/id1466337193 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/journeythroughthecode Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/break-the-barrier/journey-through-the-code Sound Cloud: https://soundcloud.com/jttc

In this Off Topic episode, I share some tips for visiting family back home/going on vacation. Some of these are specific to visiting family - but you can take the majority of these tips with you on your next trip to the beach as well. -- Music by Chillhop: http://chillhop.com/listen weird inside - Be Alright: https://soundcloud.com/weirdinside Listen on Spotify: http://bit.ly/ChillhopSpotify -- -- Connect with me: Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewlundydev Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/andrewlundydev Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewlundydev/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/journeythroughthecode/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewlundydev/ My Website: https://lundy.dev/ The Journey Through the Code Podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4H8Nun8Xh1KuyymN93TMwA iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/journey-through-the-code/id1466337193 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/journeythroughthecode Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/break-the-barrier/journey-through-the-code Sound Cloud: https://soundcloud.com/jttc --

Learning is one of the most important things you can do as a programmer. There is a process that everyone goes through when learning how to code, and in this episode, I share with you the techniques that have helped me learn new programming concepts. Learning to code isn't easy, and you'll never know everything. This is why you MUST be a self-learner and continuously learn new things - the world moves too fast. Here are a few ways in which I consume content and retain the knowledge of what I'm trying to learn  - 1.) Watch tutorials of people programming. 2.) Use your basic knowledge to begin building something. 3.) Google, Google, Google 4.) Engage with the community 5.) Just keep coding. - Connect with me: Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewlundy Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/andrewlundydev Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewlundydev/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andrewlundydev/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewlundydev/ My Website: https://lundy.dev/ - The Journey Through the Code Podcast:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4H8Nun8Xh1KuyymN93TMwA iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/journey-through-the-code/id1466337193 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/journeythroughthecode Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/break-the-barrier/journey-through-the-code Sound Cloud: https://soundcloud.com/jttc

In this episode, I talk about why being intentional is important to life and you as a programmer.  In order to build something, you have to know what you're actually going to build and stick to the plan. Of course, things will change in software development and you may have to add or subtract from the original plan. But, by being intentional you will be able to withstand the winds when they come and stay on course in your programming journey.  - Watch the YouTube video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDPUE7AMScU&t=21s - Follow me online: Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewlundy Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/andrewlundydev Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewlundydev/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andrewlundydev/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewlundydev/ My Website: https://lundy.dev/ The Journey Through the Code Podcast:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4H8Nun8Xh1KuyymN93TMwA iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/journey-through-the-code/id1466337193 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/journeythroughthecode Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/break-the-barrier/journey-through-the-code Sound Cloud: https://soundcloud.com/jttc

In this episode, I share with you the 5 phases someone will go through when learning how to code. From my own experiences, we go through the different mental and emotional stages that happen when learning to program.  For starters, you begin to use your brain in a more logical way and you start to think in ways you wouldn't naturally do before learning to code. As your programming journey advances, you gain the mind of a programmer more and more and carry it in everyday life. Learning to code is hard and takes time, so if you feel like you just "aren't made for it" - please get that shit out of your head. Anybody can learn how to code; you just have to be persistent and have an end goal. Keep pushing. If you are learning how to code and have any questions about programming and tech - please send me an email at andrew@lundy.dev and I will be sure to reply directly as well as answer it in my next "Curious Coder" episode.  Music: BETTER by PlutoTracks https://soundcloud.com/plutotracks/better-hip-hop-beat-piano-and-guitar-instrumental-chill-ambient-relaxing-background-music Connect with me: Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewlundy Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/andrewlundydev Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewlundydev/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andrewlundydev/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewlundydev/ My Website: https://lundy.dev/ The Journey Through the Code Podcast:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4H8Nun8Xh1KuyymN93TMwA iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/journey-through-the-code/id1466337193 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/journeythroughthecode Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/break-the-barrier/journey-through-the-code Sound Cloud: https://soundcloud.com/jttc

In this episode, I give you some tips for working as a freelancer with clients. Not every project is the same, which means the client behind them is always different. When working as an independent contractor, you're working directly with an individual or company instead of for the actual company. Because of this, the rules change and I aim to help make that process a bit smoother.  If you haven't followed the journey on YouTube yet, you can by heading over to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqpGxcaL_GXGN4pOABZTGfg and hitting that subscribe button! Thank you for supporting this process - I truly hope you've found value along the way. Music: Hike, Life in Motion - Clean Slate https://soundcloud.com/clean_slate_ambience/hike-life-in-motion-none-like Connect with me: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqpGxcaL_GXGN4pOABZTGfg Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewlundy Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/andrewlundydev Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewlundydev/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andrewlundydev/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewlundydev/ My Website: https://lundy.dev/ The Journey Through the Code Podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4H8Nun8Xh1KuyymN93TMwA iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/journey-through-the-code/id1466337193 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/journeythroughthecode Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/break-the-barrier/journey-through-the-code

Hello podcast! I decided to share some tips with you regarding learning to code. These are things I've come to experience during my own process, and I hope to enhance your programming learning experience.  Thank you for following my process via audio - you can follow the other aspects of this journey here:  Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewlundy Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/andrewlundydev Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewlundydev/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andrewlundydev/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewlundydev/ My Website: https://lundy.dev/ The Journey Through the Code Podcast:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4H8Nun8Xh1KuyymN93TMwA iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/journey-through-the-code/id1466337193 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/journeythroughthecode Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/break-the-barrier/journey-through-the-code --- Music Rights --- Life in Motion - Clean Slate https://soundcloud.com/clean_slate_ambience/hike-life-in-motion-none-like

Off-Topic - Where I come to you and talk about all things that are not related to programming. In this first episode, I talk about the pollution issues we are facing in our oceans and on Earth. In honor of World Ocean Day, I read some facts about the current state of our oceans, and give you my thoughts on them. I am in no way politically involved or swayed by ANY sources I ever use. These are simply my thoughts on these facts. Of course, if I do not agree with something - I won't use it as a source! You can find the sources here: https://www.cnn.com/2019/06/08/world/world-oceans-day-2019-pollution-facts-trnd/index.html https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/2019/06/see-the-drastic-toll-climate-change-is-taking-on-our-oceans/ Music: https://soundcloud.com/hirezzolutionmusic/griz-gettin-live-rai-remix Connect with me: Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewlundy Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/andrewlundydev Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewlundy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andrewlundydev/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5QPWJSSjqjW32I5BtW3lIi Also found here: http://www.buzzsprout.com/282617 Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewlundydev/ JTC LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/35672499/admin/ My Website: https://lundy.dev/

WWDC started today (June 3rd) and I leave my thoughts on what I thought were the coolest releases this far. 1.) Dark Mode. Of course, we finally get what we've all wanted. 2.) iPadOS. A somewhat more powerful iOS for iPad. The new home screen is cool and so is the ability to use it as a second monitor for your Mac. 3.) Reality Kit & Reality Composer. A new way to create AR components and integrate them into the real world.  4.) Sign in With Apple. A new, more secure way to sign into all of your connected apps. 5.) SwiftUI. My favorite release this far. A new, declarative framework for building User Interfaces with Swift. 6.) BONUS FEATURE. You'll have to listen to the entire show to hear this one! Connect with me: Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewlundydev Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/andrewlundydev Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewlundydev/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andrewlundydev/ Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewlundydev/ My Website: https://lundy.dev/

In this episode, I introduce myself to the audience and talk about why I got into programming, the goals of my life and this podcast and what I am currently working on.  Journey Through the Code is a brand that is focused on creating a community of programmers who respect each others point of view so we can all build cool shit and enhance humanity together.  Connect with me: Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewlundy Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/andrewlundydev Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewlundydev/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andrewlundydev/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewlundydev/ My Website: https://lundy.dev/

The Curious Coder Show is where I answer your questions about programming! You can send in any questions you have for me via Twitter or Instagram @andrewlundydev. In this episode, I go over the three levels of programming languages and explain to you what coding is in "layman's terms." Thanks for joining me on this journey! I'd love to help you out in your programming journey and I encourage you to become a part of the community via the social links below - Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/andrewlundydev YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqpGxcaL_GXGN4pOABZTGfg Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/andrewlundydev/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewlundydev/