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Bart Jacobs @_bartjacobs

4 weeks ago

My vibe coding loop: - Scope the feature with ChatGPT - Turn the chat into a PRD - Commit the PRD to the repo as Markdown - Ask Claude Code to convert the PRD into a Markdown task list - Work the list

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Bart Jacobs @_bartjacobs

2 months ago

What I love about Swift and programming in general is that it's a never-ending creative challenge. Even after 15 years of building software, I learn something new every day. AI hasn't replaced that for me. It's accelerated it. Don't see AI as a threat. See it as a multiplier.

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Bart Jacobs @_bartjacobs

2 months ago

This is an example of what I meant yesterday. If you use "text.document" and your app targets iOS 17 or earlier, Image(systemName:) returns nil on those older iOS versions. This also shows how important it is to test your apps on older iOS versions.

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Bart Jacobs @_bartjacobs

2 months ago

Time-boxing turns procrastination into progress. Set a timer. Start. You'll be shocked how much you can do in 25 minutes.

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Bart Jacobs @_bartjacobs

2 months ago

💡 Pro tip for Swift developers: Not every SF Symbol is available across all iOS versions. A Image(systemName:) call might return nil on devices running an older version of iOS. Always check availability or provide fallbacks to avoid those mysterious missing icons.

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Bart Jacobs @_bartjacobs

a year ago

Who's working on their side project(s) this weekend? #indiedev #indiehacker

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Bart Jacobs @_bartjacobs

2 years ago

One of the mistakes I made in the past was trying to come up with an idea that hadn't been done. As an indie hacker, exploring a blue ocean is rarely a good idea. Competition is good. It means the idea and market are (most likely) already validated. Your task is to give a unique…

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Bart Jacobs @_bartjacobs

2 years ago

What are your favorite indie hacker podcasts (that are still releasing new episodes)?

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Bart Jacobs @_bartjacobs

2 years ago

Who's building something this weekend? Share your project!

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Bart Jacobs @_bartjacobs

2 years ago

It's crazy to realize that in a few years, there will be a generation of people who don't remember a time when AI wasn't readily available, like at their fingertips. I don't envy those people, though. In many/most countries, the standard of education is steadily declining. One…

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Bart Jacobs @_bartjacobs

2 years ago

"Debugging Apps with Xcode 15: Symbolic Breakpoints" youtu.be/KZSw8fI0iFs

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Bart Jacobs @_bartjacobs

2 years ago

Debugging Apps with Xcode 15: Managing and Editing Breakpoints youtu.be/5luBGXXQ-6g

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Bart Jacobs @_bartjacobs

2 years ago

In today’s world, you move backward if you don’t move forward as a developer. The tech space evolves at such a rapid pace that you need to grow and evolve constantly. That can be challenging. It is the #1 challenge for many developers. What helps tremendously is carefully…

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Bart Jacobs @_bartjacobs

2 years ago

My journey as a developer started a little over fifteen years ago. It's been a roller-coaster. This is what I learned to become good at what you do.

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Bart Jacobs @_bartjacobs

2 years ago

What are your go-to strategies for promoting your app? #indiedev #buildinpublic

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Bart Jacobs @_bartjacobs

2 years ago

Do you know the difference between step over, step into, and step out? cocoacasts.com/debugging-apps…

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Bart Jacobs @_bartjacobs

2 years ago

If someone writes XCode or xCode, what does that tell you about that person (if anything)?

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Bart Jacobs @_bartjacobs

2 years ago

Pro tip: When you go for lunch or end your day, define your very next action when you start work again. It really helps combat procrastination. Make the action as specific as possible.

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Bart Jacobs @_bartjacobs

2 years ago

I get that systems like Getting Things Done can be overwhelming, but one very simple trick you can implement today is creating a list or note to collect your ideas. I have been using this for years and it is a lifesaver to declutter your brain. You can use a fancy to-do app, a…

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Bart Jacobs @_bartjacobs

2 years ago

I want to give a shoutout to @tiborbodecs for his book Practical Server Side Swift. It helped me several years ago get into Vapor development. I use Vapor for every backend project and love it. Check out Tibor's work. theswiftdev.com