How NOT to give app reviews:

1 Star - It sucks.

5 Stars - Helpful

Constructive and thoughtful comments go a long way, versus quick obligatory text for a prompted review.

The Duel

#MastoArt #fediart #CreativeToots #fantasy

We just released the first beta for Nova 13. The headline features of this update are quick sorting, joining, and uniquing of lines; case-preserving replace; and a shortcut to open projects quickly.

But that's not all we added. You can read the full release notes at https://nova.app/releases/13b/

And yes, SVG files open as text by default again, but you can now preview them just like HTML files. 😉

You can get the beta now by opting into beta updates in Nova's general settings.

One thing which was unusual with the review process for EdenList 2.4.0 was how long it sat in the queue to be reviewed. I hadn't seen a delay like this in over 12 years. After more than 10 days of a "Waiting for Review" status, I finally expedited the review process at https://developer.apple.com/contact/app-store/. Once I did that, the app was reviewed and approved within an hour (or so).

EdenList 2.4.0 for iOS has now been released. This is the biggest update to the app in several years, featuring:

• New Dark and Tinted app icons
• Pin favorite lists
• Share lists from the main screen
• Fixed UI scrolling glitch
• Verified and tested with iOS and iPadOS 18
• Note: Now requires iOS 13+

Download: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/edenlist/id376577040

It’s come to me desperately asking for help via a GoFundMe. I have no money for health insurance, rent, or medication. I’m screwed as of June 1st without help. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. https://gofund.me/5dfd5a7b

A delightful spin on an old idea:

“The grass is greener where you water it.”

Tried to make a macOS port of my AGS game Yip Quest.

Unfortunately I can't enroll to the apple developer membership now, because of issues with my credit card, and I need an apple developer ID.

I'm working with @edenwaith's blog post:

🍎 http://www.edenwaith.com/blog/index.php?p=112

#gamedev #indiegamedev #game

The 10 year old iPhone 6S got another OS patch update with the release of iOS 15.8.4. This corresponds with the release of iOS 16.7.11 (same set of security patches) for other aging iPhones like the iPhone X.

Pyro PD, a recreation of the classic Mac screensaver Pyro for the Pladate.

Product page: https://edenwaith.itch.io/pyro-pd

Source code: https://github.com/edenwaith/pyro-pd

#supportplaydatedevs

I've submitted Pyro PD to Rae Jam (https://itch.io/jam/rae-jam/entries)! It's not a complete product and there remains more to match the classic Pyro! screensaver, but it is a great start for a week's worth of development. Lots of fun to work on a project during my first game jam (thank you Rae!).

#supportplaydatedevs #yearoftheplaydatedev
#raejam2025

Hello mastodon. I could use some help. #fedihire

TL;DR: I was laid off a while ago, and the traditional "go scour job sites and apply" is currently broken. So - let's try social media. Please boost if you are willing, or pass this along if you know someone who needs what I can offer.

I'll be brief: I'm a very experienced System Reliability Engineer, with a track record of dependability and scalability. I take people's problems - stability, uptime, scale, cost, durability, speed, security and attack resistance - and fix them. I have the dubious honor of generally costing less to employ than I save my employer. If everything is perfect - you don't need me. But if you do, you may need me badly.

I'm available. Drop me a note.

I am located in Ventura, California, and strongly prefer remote work. I don't require visas or special accommodation to work in the US.

Here's a resume: https://www.bortels.us/TBortels_Resume_2025_public.pdf

@designatednerd We shall pray for your safety from the vengeful claws!

Developers love good tools and utilities. agvtool is one of these handy utilities which has been around for years, but I only used in the past year. agvtool is very handy for updating version and build numbers for iOS projects (especially for automated build processes).

Rae jam has begun, a week-long game jam to create a project for the Playdate. I'll be working on a little idea I've had for awhile called Pyro PD, based off of the classic Macintosh screensaver. Fireworks galore!

Rae Jam: https://itch.io/jam/rae-jam

Pyro PD: https://edenwaith.itch.io/pyro-pd

TIL: In Safari you can stop ALL websites from asking if you'd like to enable notifications for updates.

Uncheck this pref:

This was an interesting video to see the evolution of hamburgers over the past century. I've contemplated how in the early 1900s, a typical cheeseburger of today would have not been very feasible, especially if certain produce was only available at certain times of the year.

https://youtu.be/ksiskwlNNVs?si=3PuDyjTL3oyRvUk1

This was a fun rabbit hole to dive into: expanding color gamuts on newer devices and the web:

https://github.com/dtinth/superwhite?tab=readme-ov-file

https://css-tricks.com/the-expanding-gamut-of-color-on-the-web/

Let the April Fools shenanigans begin with the Razer Skibidi!

https://www.razer.com/razer-skibidi?utm_source=email&utm_medium=edm&utm_campaign=250331_EDM_RS_LFD_ALL_ALL_WW_BR_RAZERSKIBIDI_25Q1&utm_content=&cid=250331_EDM_RS_LFD_ALL_ALL_WW_BR_RAZERSKIBIDI_25Q1&sfid=125734310&color=normal

Tonight, 8pm Eastern! Pixel art (NEW project!), more Pantsmo, & more of Streaksy's Omnicron Conspiracy remake! Happy Crimson C'Tuesday, hope to see you soon! https://www.twitch.tv/a_maplemystery