Wander ·
@wanderdot.bsky.social
Dad, artist, wanderer, programmer, futurist. Erstwhile Hollywood VFX Supervisor, now VisionOS experience evangelist.
https://wanderdot.io
https://wanderdot.io
Just keeping up some posting once in awhile. Life has truly gotten in the way of any dev right now. Prepping for a big move, lots of packing, projects, and wrangling. Back to it soon.
March 11, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Just keeping up some posting once in awhile. Life has truly gotten in the way of any dev right now. Prepping for a big move, lots of packing, projects, and wrangling. Back to it soon.
Been making good progress on #TathagathaApp lately. I diverted time to setting up a Theme backend for use with Settings to be more flexible moving forward. Basic functionality is moving forward & then I can start prettying things up. Very rewarding to see your vision take shape. #swiftlang
February 21, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Been making good progress on #TathagathaApp lately. I diverted time to setting up a Theme backend for use with Settings to be more flexible moving forward. Basic functionality is moving forward & then I can start prettying things up. Very rewarding to see your vision take shape. #swiftlang
I think I'm deep into the Dunning-Kruger Effect valley of despair right now. Oof. #discipline must see me through.
February 20, 2025 at 3:09 AM
I think I'm deep into the Dunning-Kruger Effect valley of despair right now. Oof. #discipline must see me through.
Anyone have a good suggestion for an article on prototyping your app, specifically to avoid heavy refactoring later? For instance, I am in a quandry of "do I set up the Theme" for the app now, or after I get all the basic functionality going? I'd rather not circle back later but fonts and
February 20, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Anyone have a good suggestion for an article on prototyping your app, specifically to avoid heavy refactoring later? For instance, I am in a quandry of "do I set up the Theme" for the app now, or after I get all the basic functionality going? I'd rather not circle back later but fonts and
Back to making progress on #TathagathaApp. Refactored for more modular code as I start implementing additional functionality. This app is morphing into something a bit larger than intended, but I’m learning all the skills for executing my next more ambitious ideas. #swiftui
February 17, 2025 at 5:39 AM
Back to making progress on #TathagathaApp. Refactored for more modular code as I start implementing additional functionality. This app is morphing into something a bit larger than intended, but I’m learning all the skills for executing my next more ambitious ideas. #swiftui
Just got back from a family trip to the #Adirondacks. What a really lovely trip, weather was great, got to see some old friends and old haunts. Miss it greatly.
February 16, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Just got back from a family trip to the #Adirondacks. What a really lovely trip, weather was great, got to see some old friends and old haunts. Miss it greatly.
Starting to familiarize myself with #VisionOS. Much less straightforward than vanilla #SwiftUI. Basic stuff is no problem, but trying to hand off between spaces, bring in Entities... lot of old baggage confusing the brain here. I'll have to post updates for myself to keep track if nothing else.
February 16, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Oh snap, I haven't been posting at all. Still plugging away on my app #Tathagata, also going through #hackingwithswift plus and Apple's #swiftlang docs. I miss having the regimented structure to follow from 100DoSUI but glad to be building and learning hands on.
February 4, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Oh snap, I haven't been posting at all. Still plugging away on my app #Tathagata, also going through #hackingwithswift plus and Apple's #swiftlang docs. I miss having the regimented structure to follow from 100DoSUI but glad to be building and learning hands on.
Some days, you're the hydrant. Solved some thorny issues yesterday, really pleased. But today, banging my head against really dumb stuff. Tomorrow awaits, fresh.
January 31, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Some days, you're the hydrant. Solved some thorny issues yesterday, really pleased. But today, banging my head against really dumb stuff. Tomorrow awaits, fresh.
TIL SwiftData doesn't really support inherited classes (yet?). Maybe a more advanced user has a workaround, but I'm trying to get the foundation right first, so best to avoid it and keep my classes flat. Bummer dude, so much for flexible, forward thinking architecture for this app! #swiftlang
January 30, 2025 at 3:19 AM
TIL SwiftData doesn't really support inherited classes (yet?). Maybe a more advanced user has a workaround, but I'm trying to get the foundation right first, so best to avoid it and keep my classes flat. Bummer dude, so much for flexible, forward thinking architecture for this app! #swiftlang
It's incredible how quickly one can lose momentum without a clearly defined short term goal! After finishing #100DaysOfSwiftUI, I have my projects to attack, and I've been going through HWS+ articles bit by bit, but it's not the same. Probably time to atomize my goals.
January 29, 2025 at 2:38 PM
It's incredible how quickly one can lose momentum without a clearly defined short term goal! After finishing #100DaysOfSwiftUI, I have my projects to attack, and I've been going through HWS+ articles bit by bit, but it's not the same. Probably time to atomize my goals.
Started real work on my app, Tathagata last night. The big lesson... it's a totally different beast when you're not following along with someone handholding you! Duh.
Got a prototype stood up almost immediately, but when I went to implement #SwiftData, I'm struggling. Great project for learning!
Got a prototype stood up almost immediately, but when I went to implement #SwiftData, I'm struggling. Great project for learning!
January 27, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Started real work on my app, Tathagata last night. The big lesson... it's a totally different beast when you're not following along with someone handholding you! Duh.
Got a prototype stood up almost immediately, but when I went to implement #SwiftData, I'm struggling. Great project for learning!
Got a prototype stood up almost immediately, but when I went to implement #SwiftData, I'm struggling. Great project for learning!
#100DaysOfSwiftUI
Done! I'm super excited to have dedicated myself to this course, and stuck it out. I learned an absolutely incredible amount in such a short time, it's hard to believe it's been less than 3 months. Huge thanks to @twostraws.bsky.social for such an amazing course. Next step...
Done! I'm super excited to have dedicated myself to this course, and stuck it out. I learned an absolutely incredible amount in such a short time, it's hard to believe it's been less than 3 months. Huge thanks to @twostraws.bsky.social for such an amazing course. Next step...
January 25, 2025 at 11:13 PM
#100DaysOfSwiftUI
Done! I'm super excited to have dedicated myself to this course, and stuck it out. I learned an absolutely incredible amount in such a short time, it's hard to believe it's been less than 3 months. Huge thanks to @twostraws.bsky.social for such an amazing course. Next step...
Done! I'm super excited to have dedicated myself to this course, and stuck it out. I learned an absolutely incredible amount in such a short time, it's hard to believe it's been less than 3 months. Huge thanks to @twostraws.bsky.social for such an amazing course. Next step...
Yesterday & today wrapped up Units 95/96/97 of #100DaysOfSwiftUI. So close to the end, I'm super excited both to take the final exam to test what I've learned, as well as to move on to other things, including @twostraws.bsky.social other curriculum at some point.
January 24, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Yesterday & today wrapped up Units 95/96/97 of #100DaysOfSwiftUI. So close to the end, I'm super excited both to take the final exam to test what I've learned, as well as to move on to other things, including @twostraws.bsky.social other curriculum at some point.
Units 93/94 dusted. #100DaysOfSwiftUI
These effects are best. I imagine there must be a package to accomplish misty common interesting ones. Certainly no need to do it over and over again. #swiftlang
These effects are best. I imagine there must be a package to accomplish misty common interesting ones. Certainly no need to do it over and over again. #swiftlang
January 22, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Units 93/94 dusted. #100DaysOfSwiftUI
These effects are best. I imagine there must be a package to accomplish misty common interesting ones. Certainly no need to do it over and over again. #swiftlang
These effects are best. I imagine there must be a package to accomplish misty common interesting ones. Certainly no need to do it over and over again. #swiftlang
Sometimes, the sheer scale of the tasks before us can overwhelm. In these cases, just an outlet to write and share feels like a great weight lifted. Today I'm thankful for #Bluesky.
#Anxiety #discipline
#Anxiety #discipline
January 21, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Sometimes, the sheer scale of the tasks before us can overwhelm. In these cases, just an outlet to write and share feels like a great weight lifted. Today I'm thankful for #Bluesky.
#Anxiety #discipline
#Anxiety #discipline
Unit92 of #100DaysOfSwiftUI done. The way modifier views work with alignments makes sense to me after decades of using software like #AfterEffects. Bit byzantine in the approach during these lessons I feel but it'll probably make more sense with sleep.
January 21, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Unit92 of #100DaysOfSwiftUI done. The way modifier views work with alignments makes sense to me after decades of using software like #AfterEffects. Bit byzantine in the approach during these lessons I feel but it'll probably make more sense with sleep.
Units 89-91 of #100DaysOfSwiftUI wrapped up! Can't wait to finish the course and start building my own apps. I have several plans. I'll start posting progress within the fortnight, along with a roadmap to start building some more presence. I hope to see you along the way. #Swiftlang #visionOS #apple
January 20, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Units 89-91 of #100DaysOfSwiftUI wrapped up! Can't wait to finish the course and start building my own apps. I have several plans. I'll start posting progress within the fortnight, along with a roadmap to start building some more presence. I hope to see you along the way. #Swiftlang #visionOS #apple
Unit 88 of #100DaysOfSwiftUI done. Not far to go!
January 19, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Unit 88 of #100DaysOfSwiftUI done. Not far to go!
Managed to knock out unit87 of #100DaysOfSwiftUI tonight. Timers etc, cool cool. Looking forward to starting Flashzilla tomorrow.
January 18, 2025 at 5:32 AM
Managed to knock out unit87 of #100DaysOfSwiftUI tonight. Timers etc, cool cool. Looking forward to starting Flashzilla tomorrow.
Day 86 of #100DaysOfSwiftUI wrapped. I don't think I'll be able to get through several today, might be lucky to make any progress this weekend due to a family birthday. But, I'll try!
January 17, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Day 86 of #100DaysOfSwiftUI wrapped. I don't think I'll be able to get through several today, might be lucky to make any progress this weekend due to a family birthday. But, I'll try!
Holy cow. My plan for my first personal app was a flashcard app. I held off starting, figuring I should finish #100DaysOfSwiftUI first to ensure I knew as much as reasonable and not do things harder than I needed to. And of course, one of the final projects is a flash card app. Perfecto.
January 17, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Holy cow. My plan for my first personal app was a flashcard app. I held off starting, figuring I should finish #100DaysOfSwiftUI first to ensure I knew as much as reasonable and not do things harder than I needed to. And of course, one of the final projects is a flash card app. Perfecto.
Units 83/84/85 done #100DaysOfSwiftUI, and with that HotProspects is done. Getting easier and easier to pull all the disparate pieces we've been learning together. Looking forward to wrapping up the course and starting on my first personal app (I've been holding off starting until I wrap).
January 16, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Units 83/84/85 done #100DaysOfSwiftUI, and with that HotProspects is done. Getting easier and easier to pull all the disparate pieces we've been learning together. Looking forward to wrapping up the course and starting on my first personal app (I've been holding off starting until I wrap).
Question: Why doesn't @twostraws.bsky.social separate tasks into Front-end and Back-end? In the HotProspects project we're really hammering home the idea of keeping functionality separate from views... isn't this just front vs back end development? Am I missing something? #100DaysOfSwiftUI
January 16, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Question: Why doesn't @twostraws.bsky.social separate tasks into Front-end and Back-end? In the HotProspects project we're really hammering home the idea of keeping functionality separate from views... isn't this just front vs back end development? Am I missing something? #100DaysOfSwiftUI