Journal

Notes on craft.

Short essays on building native apps, working with Swift, and exploring the open web.

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May 3, 20267 min read
Patolabs OG: NFTs to unlock my betas
1,000 NFTs on Base, three tiers, 100% on-chain art, and a single purpose: giving early adopters verified access to all Patolabs TestFlight betas.
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Apr 29, 20265 min read
I submitted my first app. Apple rejected it.
Four rejection reasons in a single email. US tax forms, medical disclaimers, organization accounts, and background audio. What I wish I'd known before clicking Submit.
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Apr 28, 20266 min read
Zero to App Store: a curious developer's journal
Three months of evenings and weekends to ship my first iOS app. SwiftUI, HealthKit, AVFoundation, and a lot of patience.
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