Ben Rader

@benrader
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Father, husband, programming enthusiast
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Crouton is featured on the visionOS App Store today! 🎉 such a neat feature, even has a video they recorded showing some of the key features!

I might be writing a new app (scratching my new Vision itch).

I'm gonna call it “Spatialty Coffee”, browse coffee recipes in #visionOS. Best thing is that you can leave it in the kitchen 😅

There are now 50 schools (20 in the US!) using my Hacktivate site for free, with over 300 students taking part. It's a fantastic way to get students aged 11-19 into cybersecurity challenges, covering logic and coding, cryptography, networking, and more. https://www.hacktivate.io
Hacktivate: Cyber challenges for schools

Free capture the flag challenges for schools.

Hacktivate
SwiftData by Example is out now, online free for everyone or available for purchase as a download edition! So many questions answered and common problems solved, with more to come as the book grows in the future. Start reading here: https://www.hackingwithswift.com/quick-start/swiftdata
SwiftData by Example - free quick start tutorials for Swift developers

Get hands-on example code to help you learn important Apple frameworks faster.

Hacking with Swift
An Apollo Pixel Pal, anyone? 🥰

I just released a really important Apollo update that adds the ability for users with remaining subscription time left to decline an automatic refund. Devs pay refunds out of pocket, and this will be about $250K, so I thank you for your consideration. ❤️

Also, this update includes an amazing "Goodbye Apollo Wallpaper Set” for your phone, tablet, or desktop, created by outrageously talented Apollo icon designers. You can unlock the pack with a donation that helps with refund costs. 🙂

Been struggling mightily with the self-promotion game these days, so allow me to frame this as more of an “I appreciate you” post:

Today, the 100,000th Up Ahead event was created 🎉 I’d love for that number to look relatively small in a year or two, but for now, for me, that’s a big, wild number. I’m proud of this app, but more importantly, I’m incredibly grateful to all the folks out there who’ve cheered me on and spread the word. Thanks pals!

I've Been Trying the Sidekick Notepad for 30 Days and I'm Convinced It's the Best Productivity Tool I've Used Yet

The Sidekick Notepad is well-made and good at doing exactly what you need it to do.

Inc.

BoFlo is now available on the store for your scrutiny. A simple word tracing app for children! (But surprisingly enjoyable for adults)

It’s a one time purchase so you don’t have to worry about your kids spending up. Also best used on iPad with a stylus.

https://apps.apple.com/nz/app/boflo-word-tracing/id6446244867

‎BoFlo: Word Tracing

‎BoFlo is a super simple app to help learn how to write letters and spell words. Key Features • Speak a word to get the spelling for tracing • Random word button when you're having a hard time deciding • Hide dots overlay to see your creations • Easy undo for when you just don't quite get it right

App Store

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