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Oliver Binns

@oliverbinns.co.uk

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he|him|his 💼: Lead Mobile Developer @ Deloitte Digital 🏆: Finalist for Engineer of the Year @ UK IT Industry Awards 2024 🗣️: Conference Speaker 🎙️: SwiftLounge Podcast Host 🧑‍🎓: MEng @UoY_CS Alumnus WWDC15&16 Scholar

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Oliver Binns @oliverbinns.co.uk · 2d

Swift on the Server - we ARE there now with @0xtim.bsky.social! 💾

A whiteboard diagram promoting Swift on the server by 0xTim. It highlights Swift's advantages like data race safety and interoperability with C++ and Java, along with performance benefits and cost savings on AWS. The diagram also notes Swift's adoption by companies like Apple and Song Shift, and its ecosystem including Span and Swift OTel.

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Oliver Binns @oliverbinns.co.uk · 2d

Back in the talks, @ebariaux talked us through Apple’s open source offerings including argument parser, OpenAPI generator and numerics-

A whiteboard diagram comparing various Apple tools and libraries. It highlights OpenAPI Generator for API contract code generation, Protocol Buffers for data serialisation, Swift Numerics for specialised maths, and Apple's Open Source offerings. The diagram also mentions Argument Parser for command-line arguments and notes on modern security APIs.

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Oliver Binns @oliverbinns.co.uk · 2d

Really really enjoyed @felibe444.bsky.social’s sketchnoting session at @swiftleeds.co.uk today, what do you think of my attempts? 😄

A whiteboard filled with colourful sketches and doodles illustrating various visual communication techniques. It includes sections on visual alphabet, arrows, bullet points, containers, and text styles, along with playful elements like a penguin and a comic strip. The sketch is credited to @oliverbinns.co.uk and is associated with Swift Leeds 2025.

A whiteboard with handwritten tips titled "Feli's Top Tips," encouraging creativity and experimentation. Suggestions include using minimal colours, leaving space for ideas, and not aiming for perfection. Emphasizes ignoring rules and includes playful elements like emojis and a reminder to write text before banners.

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Oliver Binns @oliverbinns.co.uk · 2d

SPOILEEERRRRRSS!!!

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ServerSide.swift @serversideswift.info · 3d

We can relax! 2.3TB of recordings and footage backed up on the home server ready for editing

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Oliver Binns @oliverbinns.co.uk · 5d

Had an absolute blast at @serversideswift.info this week!

I’m very glad that I didn’t realise that folks who built the App Attest framework covered by my talk were in the audience until AFTER my talk 👀😅 (thanks for the photo @tracymiranda.bsky.social!)

Large group photo of ServerSide Swift 2025 conference attendees on stage, with sponsor logos displayed on screen above

Selfie of two smiling conference attendees.

Presentation slide about DeviceCheck showing device identification and app attest features, with Oliver on stage in yellow shirt

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Tracy Miranda @tracymiranda.bsky.social · 6d

Security theme continues with @oliverbinns.co.uk on App Attest

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Oliver Binns @oliverbinns.co.uk · 18d

A serene coastal village at sunset, with white buildings nestled on a hillside overlooking calm waters. The sky transitions from soft orange to deep blue, framed by lush pine branches. A peaceful, picturesque scene capturing the tranquil beauty of the evening.

Oliver Binns @oliverbinns.co.uk · Sep 3

a man in a suit and tie says oh my god okay it 's happening ..

Alt: Office US meme of oh my god okay it 's happening ..

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · Jul 29

Back-to-back Euro Winners 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

A red open-top bus decorated with "CHAMPIONS" branding carries the Lionesses past a cheering crowd, with many people waving flags and taking photos.

The stage at the Lionesses victory parade is surrounded by red smoke and crowds, with “CHAMPIONS” banners and players visible on stage.

A plume of red smoke above the main stage in front of a large crowd, with a “CHAMPIONS” banner and the Lionesses on stage celebrating their Euro 2025 win.

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Oliver Binns @oliverbinns.co.uk · Jul 22

Nah this is the one:

A crowd at a sporting event, with a woman holding a sign that humorously compares pasta and pasties. Pasta is marked with a red 'X' and pasties with a green 'checkmark'.

Oliver Binns @oliverbinns.co.uk · Jul 21

Goooooo Nitisha!!! 😄🎉 looking forward to this one!

NSLondon @nslondon.com · Jul 21

Our first speaker for our July event is Nitisha Sharma (Deloitte Digital)

“Building Excellence: Developer Journey to Tech Lead”

Whether you're aspiring to tech lead or already on the path, this talk offers insights to help you grow with confidence.

Oliver Binns @oliverbinns.co.uk · Jul 21

And will Eddie be attending the conference too??? 🐶🐾

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Sonia Cuff @soniacuff.com · Jul 18

It's only Agentic if it's from the Agent region of France.
Else it's just sparkling automation.

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Oliver Binns @oliverbinns.co.uk · Jul 17

This song is also suddenly relevant again music.apple.com/gb/album/wha...

What The Hell Just Happened? by Remember Monday on Apple Music

Song · 2025 · Duration 2:56

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Oliver Binns @oliverbinns.co.uk · Jul 17

I think I manifested this result with my t-shirt ⚽️ #lionesses #euro2025

Two people smiling and posing for a selfie. The woman on the left is wearing a red strap over her shoulder and the man on the right is wearing glasses and an England football T-shirt saying Bronze in capital letters. They are standing in front of a multi-coloured wall.

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Oliver Binns @oliverbinns.co.uk · Jul 9

I really enjoyed chatting to (and learning loads from) @rob-w.bsky.social about giving great tech talks at @swiftcraft.bsky.social! I’d really recommend checking out this blog post!

Rob w @rob-w.bsky.social · Jul 7

I actually wrote a blog — my first in over 3 years, and it’s not about accessibility!
It’s about how I plan and deliver tech talks and came from a chat at @swiftcraft.bsky.social
If you’re speaking soon (or thinking about it), I hope it helps.
www.rwapp.co.uk/blog/speaking

My tips on making effective tech presentations

I have had the opportunity to speak in public, presenting my thoughts on tech in many settings— from the most incredible tech conferences, to online courses, and small workshops. I’ve also attended co...

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Oliver Binns @oliverbinns.co.uk · Jul 2

June was really a lot of fun but I’m looking forward to a slightly less busy July! 🌳🏖️🍹
retro.app/@oliverbinns

A collage of photos from June, featuring a variety of scenes including outdoor landscapes, cityscapes, and social gatherings. There are images of people enjoying food and drinks, as well as moments of relaxation and exploration. The collection captures a diverse range of experiences and settings throughout the month.

Oliver Binns @oliverbinns.co.uk · Jul 1

Thank you – yeah, it’s super handy to integrate the tools in, even if that didn’t work in my demo 🤨

Oliver Binns @oliverbinns.co.uk · Jul 1

Now localise it 😬😆

Oliver Binns @oliverbinns.co.uk · Jun 30

My talk on the Foundation Models framework from Leeds Mobile is now available on YouTube 🤖🎉
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cm5A...

Building the Foundations

YouTube video by Leeds Mobile

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Oliver Binns @oliverbinns.co.uk · Jun 29

Thought my phone was in demo mode, but no… it’s really just 09:41! 🤦‍♂️

Oliver Binns @oliverbinns.co.uk · Jun 28

Submitted mine last night 😄📝🤞

NSSpain XIII @nsspain.bsky.social · Jun 27

only 3 days left to submit your proposal(s)!

NSSpain XIII @nsspain.bsky.social · Jun 19

🎤 The Call for Speakers is officially OPEN!

Got something awesome to share with the dev community? We want to hear from you!

Submit your talk proposal before June 30th, 23:59 PST ⏰

Apply now!

👇👇👇

2025.nsspain.com#speakers

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SwiftOnSecurity @swiftonsecurity.com · Jun 24

Interesting it uses LZString library to compress the serialized JSON state into a URI-compliant format and appends it to the URL, also pushes updates to the URL when edited

Cassidy @cassidoo.co · Jun 24

Here's a little overview of my app PocketCal, if you haven't tried it yet!

pocketcal.com

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Oliver Binns @oliverbinns.co.uk · Jun 23

Ah, I was not aware of this. I thought the does not suck was referring to product quality 🤦‍♀️ my bad.