patolabs
WorkJournalUses
WorkJournalUses

Journal

Notes on craft.

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

Allapp-storeapplebreathingdevindieiospersonalsouffleswift
  • Apr 29, 2026·5 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.

    souffleiosappleapp-storeindiedev
  • Apr 28, 2026·6 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.

    souffleswiftiosindiedev

© 2026 patolabs. Crafted with care.

Privacy PolicyTerms of ServiceContact & Support