We love Brian! 1. he’s a local Denverite :) 2. he’s spoken at several 360|iDev’s now. and 3. He’s got a lot of great things to say. This time in Austin he’s doing a follow up to his great San Jose talk, ‘Building a Non-Hit Driven Business’ with ‘Building a Non-Hit Driven Business, 6 months later’ on Tuesday at 1:30!
Q: How long have you been doing iOS development?
A: Since May 2008, a month or so before the original App Store launch.
Awesome! One of the “available at launch apps”
Q: What do you like most about being an iOS Developer?
A: I still love getting to create new ways for people to interact with our games and apps. As well as the amazing developer community that exists.
Awesome. The iOS devices definitely have opened some interesting doors for games. From gestures, to play modes. It’s definitely a game (ha ha) changing platform.
Q: What’s your favorite Game?
A: I’ve been playing a lot of NinJump (iTunes Link) lately, but it’s tough to name just one as my favorite. It tends to change ever few weeks :)
I know that all too well. I find I get really into a game for a while, then move on, and sometimes I come back, sometimes I don’t. Must be a common phenomenon.
Q: What’s your favorite App?
A: Flipboard for sure. I feel like that has really helped me keep up with my Facebook and Twitter friends far better than I used to.
interesting!
Q: Robots or Ninjas?
A: Ninjas every time.
What about Ninja Cats?
Q: What would change about the iOS platform if you could change just one thing?
A: Far less developers flooding the app store with junk apps that have little to no production value and little to no consumer interest.
Agreed! Though I think it’s far less a problem than on the Android Market, but yeah, I’d rather Apple turn it’s draconian approval practices to crap apps, more than ‘morally questionable’ apps.
Q: What are you most excited about 360|iDev Austin?
A: Reconnecting with all the great developers that are at each event.
Agreed! Shoot that’s what we’re so excited about too! :)
Q: Lastly, what would you tell someone on the fence about attending 360|iDev Austin?
A: The 360iDev conferences have quickly become my favorite conferences to attend. The sessions have a great mix of inspirational, technical and business focus so there’s really something for everyone here.
Great to hear :) That’s what we strive for, we want developers off all scope to come away with new info, skills, etc. Whether it’s design, business or development, so long as they leave with more than they came with :)
If that doesn’t convince you maybe the price will. $599 for 4 days, 40 sessions, over 30 speakers, parties, top developers from all over the world, etc. Shop around, any other events offer that? When you’re convinced that 360|iDev is the right choice, go register!
