Learning to love the problem and not the solution
We engineers are vulnerable to getting attached to solutions instead of problems. In this post, I share my experience with this and how I'm trying to change it.
Writing
What I expect from a knowledge management app
In this post, I share what I expect from a knowledge management app.
Swinging back to positivity
2023 was a year full of micro-traumas that led me to a negative mindset. In this blog post, I talk about how I'm working on swinging back to positivity.
Swift Packages default to supporting all platforms
Swift Package Manager defaults to supporting all platforms when they don't specify any. This is a problem for tooling like Tuist that integrates Swift Packages as Xcode project targets.
Open-sourcing the lightning_css Elixir package
In this blog post I talk about the motivations that led me to build and open-source lightning_css, an Elixir package to bring a more advanced CSS bundler to Elixir and Phoenix projects.
On mental health
In this blog post I open myself about recent mental breakdowns and how I'm dealing with them.
3 package managers + 2 build tools = One big mess
I shared a bit of a reflection on what are the issues with current Apple's tooling touching on some of the points that I presented in my Swiftable 2023 talk.
Peeling layers
This blog post contains a recent reflection over the often over-abstracted web platform, and how powerful it's become, making many of the normalized abstractions feel unnecessary.
Ensuring a smooth workshop experience
In preparation for a workshop that I'm conducting in Swiftable (Buenos Aires), I came up with an idea to ensure a smooth experience following the workshop
Balancing mastery and sustainability
Juggling roles in Tuist, from coding to community support, taught the delicate balance between mastery and sustainability in open-source projects.
Dear Bitrise
Read my personal take on Bitrise's actions against Tuist, and how we're rallying as a community to uphold our values and vision.
Integrating Swift Macros with Xcodeproj native blocks
Exploring native Swift macro support in Tuist to simplify and accelerate Xcode project builds.
Making Tuist easier to work with by saying goodbye to Ruby
We're removing Ruby from Tuist, integrating everything into Xcode, replacing Fourier with bash scripts, and rewriting tests in Swift for ease.
From side project to sustainable tool
Tuist, now 6 years old, has become essential for organizations using Xcode. While initially a side project, its popularity surged. To ensure sustainability, we're introducing paid features alongside free ones, navigating challenges like unauthorized forks and finding the right business model.
Empowering Development: The Journey and Vision of Tuist
Tuist provides solutions to challenges in large-scale app development overlooked by Apple. It's a foundation for developers, promising simplicity and a future filled with actionable insights.
Recalibrating Mental Models in Elixir Programming
Navigating through Elixir requires a rethinking of traditional OOP mental models, inviting a shift towards domain-centric thinking. Embracing Elixir's functional paradigm offers intriguing challenges and a rewarding, fresh perspective on problem-solving in programming.
We do it for the community
Embarking on a nuanced journey with Tuist, facing ethical dilemmas & aiming for sustainability, I invite you to be part of our personal tech story.
Between Simplicity and Limitations: A Developer's Take on Apple's Tooling Strategy
Apple's focus on simplifying basic tasks may overshadow the challenges of complex operations. Developers, often uninformed due to lack of data, face hard choices: pivot to alternatives or revamp systems.
Reclaiming Mental Peace: My Personal Odyssey
Battling daily mental fatigue, I embarked on a personal journey to rediscover clarity. Through exercise, mindful task management, and self-reflection, I'm finding my way back.
Exploring Mocking Solutions in Elixir: Introducing Modulex
Exploring Elixir's Mox for mocking reveals boilerplate code issues. A new package, modulex, aims to streamline this process.