Former Apple exec Scott Forstall to speak at Code.org online session

Scott Forstall, Apple's former head of iOS development, is this week scheduled to take part in Code.org's Code Break, a weekly online seminar that helps students learn about computer coding during the coronavirus pandemic.

Announced by Code.org, and subsequently shared by Forstall in a tweet on Monday, the upcoming session will also feature musical guest Macklemore.

"I look forward to joining students around the world this week for a #CodeBreak," Forstall said.

Created by coding nonprofit Code.org, the weekly online meetups take place every Wednesday and aim to keep students of all ages engaged in coding during the ongoing coronavirus crisis through the presentation of interactive at-home activities. Code.org is responsible for organizing the annual Hour of Code event, a learning experience consistently promoted by Apple as part of educational outreach initiatives.

Hosted by Code.org founder Hadi Partovi, Code Break features special guests and a new activity or coding challenge each week. Options are available for beginners, experienced students and those without computers, according to the program's website.

Once a major force at Apple, Forstall was ousted from the company in 2012 following the controversial launch of the then-new Maps app. Complaints over mislabeled data, failed graphics, guidance issues and other problems prompted CEO Tim Cook to issue an apology, a note sources say Forstall refused to sign.

Forstall is slated to go live on Wednesday at 10 a.m. Pacific. Code Break requires users to sign up for a free account before viewing.

18 Comments

trashman69 161 comments · 9 Years

About 4 years ago

Poor Scott - all he had to do was apologize. Just a simple signature and his life would have been much different today.

yuck9 111 comments · 13 Years

trashman69 said:

Poor Scott - all he had to do was apologize. Just a simple signature and his life would have been much different today.

You think he cares ? He did not play there game. And I doubt he has cash flow problems. I bet he was glad to get the hell out. Here sign here and you can keep your job. No, I quit. LOL. It's not like Maps is kicking ass in the past 8 years since he left.

hammeroftruth 1351 comments · 16 Years

trashman69 said:

Poor Scott - all he had to do was apologize. Just a simple signature and his life would have been much different today.

What a bunch of BS. They wanted to make him a scapegoat so they could blame the maps fiasco on him. He didn’t so they fired him.
This guy had the staying power to work with Steve for a long time. All the way back to the Next years. He was a brilliant programmer, just look at his achievements pre-Apple.

canukstorm 2735 comments · 11 Years

hammeroftruth said:

trashman69 said:

Poor Scott - all he had to do was apologize. Just a simple signature and his life would have been much different today.

What a bunch of BS. They wanted to make him a scapegoat so they could blame the maps fiasco on him. He didn’t so they fired him.
This guy had the staying power to work with Steve for a long time. All the way back to the Next years. He was a brilliant programmer, just look at his achievements pre-Apple.

He was a brilliant software engineer.