I write about freelancing, IT management, technical stuff and personal development in my blog
The content explosion that I predicted is well underway now. It’s not as evident as I initially thought, but nevertheless it’s happening. Because the explosion is slower than expected, we're gradually adapting to it without even noticing. We should, however take, a moment, observe and think about where we are...
Let's imagine you have software company. It doesn’t have to be, can be from manufacturing to marketing, but nevertheless a company of more than 5 people let's say. Each of the people in the company is responsible of certain amount of tasks. Each person creates some kind of outcome from...
AI is transforming the way internet and data is used. If your service has an API that delivers value to customers, now is the time to ensure it works with AI assistants. Soon enough, users will expect these integrations to just work with their digital assistant, be it ChatGPT, Claude,...
Working on big iOS projects, I rely heavily on Claude Code as my debugging sidekick. My Claude.md file just keeps getting more useful as I add my personal fixes and preferences. The trust I have in this assistant grows with every bug hunt and as the models improve over time....
The 5-Year Frustration with Bitrise For years, I've been frustrated with a seemingly simple problem: every time my Bitrise CI/CD pipeline successfully uploaded a new iOS build to TestFlight, I had to manually open App Store Connect, wait for the build to process, and copy-paste release notes into the "What...
After 15+ years of iOS development, I've seen a curious pattern. Almost every codebase nowadays has unit tests. Very, very few have UI tests (Instrumented Tests in Android world). I believe this is costing companies more than they realize. What are UI Tests? UI tests are automated scripts that simulate...
Following AI advancements lately, I've been amazed by how quickly we're approaching something that seemed purely science fiction just a few years ago - universal real-time translation. The Tech is Already Here The breakthrough moment for me was watching the Lex Fridman interview with Volodymyr Zelenskyy that ElevenLabs translated and...
As a business leader whose revenue significantly depends on your digital presence, whether through an e-commerce website or a revenue-generating application, managing your technical resources effectively is crucial. In this article, I'll focus on a specific but common scenario: working with an outsourced technical partner. Picture this situation: You're running...
I've been working as a tech freelancer for the past 25+ years now. Throughout my career, I've collaborated with teams and companies of various sizes, experiencing a wide array of work environments, systems, and processes. Some more efficient than others. This extensive exposure has given me a unique perspective on...
As a freelancer, I've experienced a wide variety of hiring processes. My work often involves acting as a "hired gun", collaborating closely with companies of various sizes during intense initial software development phases. These engagements can last anywhere from a month to a year, meaning I switch "jobs" quite frequently....
