Mobile app deployment is where many promising ideas start to encounter real-world friction. What worked as a prototype suddenly has to meet the expectations of app store ecosystems, subscription models, and an increasingly complex stack of services. In this third part of the Pennies-AI journey, weโll explore what it actually takes to navigate the maze of mobile deployment and monetization. …
Apple Silicon for Development
In June, Apple announced a two-year transition from Intel to Apple Silicon for the iMac and MacBook line. I knew Apple had lost their mind. But, before Christmas, I owned my very own chunk of Apple Silicon living in an attractive milled-aluminum case.
In this article, I’ll discuss the Apple M1 silicon-on-a-chip (SoC) used as a software development computer. I’ll cover installation, and I’ll also talk through running apps that support development on my M1.

