Newsletters and indie iOS apps
A list of great little indie iOS (and sometimes Android!) apps recently, and links to the places that I found them - usually interesting newsletters.
Category: General
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The Way I Code (and have been coding for 30 years)
Start with good decomposition. Then use encapsulation to create good abstractions. That's how I code. That's how I was taught to code 30 years ago. And it's still how I code today.
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Adding Plugin Installation and User Switching to Turbo Admin
Turbo Admin finally has plugin installation and user switching support. And some other nice improvements. I'll also probably be setting up an email list for customers, and there may be a long-overdue price-rise in the works too.
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Breaking News
I have two weeks off. In one of them I am not responsible for daytime childcare. What on EARTH will happen to me?
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Notes and links for my WordSesh 2025 talk
Notes, links, and resources for my WordSesh 2025 talk: "Level Up! How Side Quests Enhance Your Career"
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My latest thoughts on AI
Here’s the thing. People are saying “It’s not like blockchain”. And it really is, from my vantage point.
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I am ACTUALLY good at programming
The last few weeks have shown me that OOP, types, static analysis, linting - good developer tooling! - is all really good and actually helpful on larger codebases and when working with teams. I had an inkling, but now I'm actually feeling it.
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Are we ready for simpler devices
You make a small, high-quality piece of hardware that embraces constraints and does one or two things really well. I actually want that.
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RocketBooks and my settled productivity system
It recently occurred to me that, after frequently bouncing between tools and techniques, I have a pretty settled productivity system these days. And my Rocketbook planner is at the centre of this. So I thought I'd write it up!
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A week-long Playdate?
I'm SO addicted to Root Bear. But what do I think of my new little Playdate console after a week?