In this episode: flattening nested optionals is accepted as optional iteration is being reviewed, Apple works on a project to support the language server protocol, Sean talks about Airbnb's Lottie framework, and we discuss the importance of good testing.

  • SE-0230: Flatten nested optionals resulting from 'try?' – https://github.com/apple/swift-evolution/blob/master/proposals/0230-flatten-optional-try.md

  • SE-0231: Optional Iteration – https://github.com/apple/swift-evolution/blob/master/proposals/0231-optional-iteration.md

  • New LSP language service supporting Swift and C-family languages for any editor and platform – https://forums.swift.org/t/new-lsp-language-service-supporting-swift-and-c-family-languages-for-any-editor-and-platform/17024

  • App Bundles Now Support Mac Apps and Free Apps with Subscriptions – https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=10162018

  • Paul's Pick: "Boy, Have I Been Misusing SCNetworkReachability" – http://blog.jaredsinclair.com/post/179083065595/til-boy-have-i-been-misusing

  • Sean's Pick: Lottie, from Airbnb – https://airbnb.design/lottie/

  • Open Ballot: What’s the best way to make sure your code is thoroughly tested?

  • The iOS testing pyramid: http://cleanswifter.com/proposed-ios-testing-pyramid/

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