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RayWenderlich.com’s iOS development video tutorials

Click the image to see the video on its page. RayWenderlich.com has long been home to some of the best iOS development tutorials out there. They regularly publish tutorials that you can read online for free (here’s a categorized list), as well as more in-depth ebooks such as The iOS Apprentice, which they sell at very […]

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RayWenderlich.com’s job interview article series

RayWenderlich.com, one of my go-to sites for iOS development, recently published a series of articles on resumes and job interviews. While they’re writing primarily for iOS developers, most of the advice they give applies to developers of all stripes. Check ’em out: How to apply for an iOS developer job: Practical tips about how to craft a […]

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Updating RayWenderlich.com’s “AFNetworking Crash Course” for iOS 6

Whether you’re new to iOS programming or a long-timer, RayWenderlich.com is a valuable resource for the iOS developer. They regularly publish tutorials, tips, tricks and other goodies that you’d be crazy to do without if you’re serious about writing apps for iDevices. In addition to articles on the site, they go deeper with their books, […]

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Get my “Intro to Python for AI” course (and many, many others) for half price at Kodeco’s Black Friday Sale!

I’ve been writing for Kodeco (formerly RayWenderlich.com) on and off for the past seven years, and my latest work for them — the Python for AI course, part of their Artificial Intelligence APIs with Python program — is just one of several training programs available to you with a Kodeco subscription. And until Monday, December 2nd, […]

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Joey de Villa’s content portfolio post (August 2024 edition)

Because I’m in the middle of a job search — like about 1 in 11 techies who’ve been laid off since that start of 2023, I’ve been asked for links to my portfolio. Here’s the current version of my content portfolio as of August 2024, which showcases my developer relations / tech advocate / technical […]

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Laid off in 2024, part 12: Lessons from “The Martian” and other notes

I’m in Austin this week to deliver a talk at the Civo Navigate North America conference — so posting might be a little light this week. But here’s part 12 of the “Laid Off in 2024” series! Lessons from The Martian If you like sci-fi and are looking for inspiration as you make your way through […]

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How I know I’ve made it as an author

Years ago, I used to joke that if I ever wrote a book, I’d know that it was well-received if it ever got pirated. I’d forgotten about that joke until today. I was Googling for an image of the cover of the book I co-wrote — iOS Apprentice, Eighth Edition (and the first edition to […]