A different learning groove
Not all learning has to be confined within classroom walls or follow a rigid checklist. Often, the most valuable lessons emerge as we venture off the beaten path.
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@backDeployed: Could SwiftUI be backward compatible?
One of the most exciting (yet obscure) changes with iOS 16.4 is the @backDeployed attribute in Swift.
@backDeployed will allow you to mark certain functions or properties as backward-compatible. When using it, the Swift compiler generates code that checks at runtime whether the feature is available on the target device. If not, it will generate fallback code that allows the feature to work as expected on older versions of iOS.
See you in the Duck side
I joined Automattic in 2020 after more than five years in management roles at different consulting companies. Going back to coding full-time was a challenge on its own, but it was also the perfect opportunity to move back to product development and take on the exciting challenge of leading iOS Core at Tumblr.
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AI blowing us away with its superhuman abilities is cool, but that’s the tip of the iceberg. The real magic of AI, especially in search, is its availability and affordability.
With traditional search engines, you still have to dig and check a few sites before finding what you’re looking for. This helps ensure the source is trustworthy and allows you to explore and form your own opinions. (Not everyone does this, but the option is there.)
Continue reading “AI: Convenience Vs. Curiosity”I’m not rich enough to buy cheap things
While it might be tempting to go for the cheapest option, when it comes to your work tools, it’s not worth it in the long run.
Tools are an investment. Putting your money into something that will last, and help you do your work faster, will save you time, money, and frustration in the long run.
Continue reading “I’m not rich enough to buy cheap things”The multiple priorities conundrum
Let’s assume you lead a development team and you’re given the following list of priorities.
Next year’s priorities:
- Improve app stability
- Improve app performance
- Improve app accessibility
- Update the app’s UI design
- Remove low-usage features
- Improve Quality
Where would you start? — Does that mean you have to do all of that next year? — Is the first item on the list more important than the rest?
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As I was walking around downtown the other day, this graffiti caught my eye.
Roughly translated, it says:
Continue reading “Empathy Saves”A plan is not a strategy
I’ve found a reference to this video in Shawn Blanc’s blog the other day and loved how it explains the difference between the two concepts.
It is fascinating to watch as a reminder, especially because planning is comfortable, and we tend to do too much of it.
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