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Franklin Byaruhanga @byaruhaf.bsky.social · 3d

In the era of AI, the greatest skill you can master isn’t just learning faster it’s reducing the time between idea and execution.

Franklin Byaruhanga @byaruhaf.bsky.social · 17d

Moved my icon over to Icon Composer today. Took a few hours, but worth it. Convert your current icon into SVG layers (btn 1–4), then experiment in Icon Composer until you find a combo that actually works.

#buildInPublic #iOSDev #swiftui

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Franklin Byaruhanga @byaruhaf.bsky.social · 18d

Yesterday, I submitted my app EchoKeep to the @RevenueCat #Shipaton2025

Check it out here 👉 devpost.com/software/ech...

Big thanks to @RevenueCat, @onesignal, @ElevenLabsDevs, and @coderabbitai for making this possible

#BuildInPublic

EchoKeep

EchoKeep is an AI-powered RSS reader and knowledge hub that transforms your daily reading into a personalized, searchable knowledge base. Turn articles from your feeds into lasting knowledge.

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Franklin Byaruhanga @byaruhaf.bsky.social · 20d

The final Update Vlog (15) is live! 🎉

→ Integrated @onesignal API to send custom weekly newsletters
→ Using @elevenlabsio to power voice chat with your knowledge base

Watch the last update here 👉 youtu.be/YY7Q_c0Ps6U

#Shipaton #shipaton2025 #BuildInPublic #IndieHacker
@RevenueCat #onesignal

Update Vlog 15: Onesignal & Elevenlabs

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Franklin Byaruhanga @byaruhaf.bsky.social · 22d

Update Vlog 14 is live

-> Implemented @revenuecat.com + virtual currencies

-> Now offering pay-as-you-go for users who prefer not to subscribe.

Watch here 👉 youtu.be/Pn0lwNexk6I

#Shipaton #shipaton2025 #BuildInPublic #iOSDev #onesignal

Update Vlog 14: Revenuecat & Virtual Currencies

YouTube video by Franklin

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Franklin Byaruhanga @byaruhaf.bsky.social · 24d

Finding the sweet spot is everything.
UX/UI is like a volume knob.

Too little ❌ -> Too much ❌ -> Just right ✅
#Shipaton #shipaton2025

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Franklin Byaruhanga @byaruhaf.bsky.social · 24d

Refined the Settings screen → simplified design & stronger CTAs. Less clutter, more intent.

Sometimes less is more.

#Shipaton #shipaton2025

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Franklin Byaruhanga @byaruhaf.bsky.social · 26d

Update Vlog 13 is live! 🚀

🔧 Continuing OneSignal integration
🐞 Fixing bugs from TestFlight reports

Watch here 👉 youtu.be/Tj4RuRJ0frY

#Shipaton #shipaton2025 #BuildInPublic #iOSDev #IndieHacker #EchoKeep #AIApps #RSSReader
@RevenueCat @onesignal #onesignal

Update Vlog 13: More Onesignal & Bugs Bugs Bugs

YouTube video by Franklin

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Franklin Byaruhanga @byaruhaf.bsky.social · 28d

Update Vlog 12 is live! 🚀

▶️ Started @onesignal integration
✅ App review completed

Watch here 👉 youtu.be/hTb7AbdWepk

#Shipaton #shipaton2025 #BuildInPublic #iOSDev #IndieHacker #EchoKeep #AIApps #RSSReader
@RevenueCat @onesignal #onesignal

Update Vlog 12: Onesignal & App Review

YouTube video by Franklin

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Franklin Byaruhanga @byaruhaf.bsky.social · 29d

Update Vlog 11 is live! 🚀

👋 Onboarding flow added
⏳ Now waiting for review…
🔜 Next: OneSignal integration & bug fixes

Watch here 👉 youtu.be/4FxVWUQurVk

#Shipaton #shipaton2025 #BuildInPublic #iOSDev #IndieHacker @RevenueCat @onesignal #onesignal

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Franklin Byaruhanga @byaruhaf.bsky.social · Sep 19

Update Vlog 10 is live! 🚀
✅ RAG feature complete
✅ Login flow done
🎯 Next up: Onboarding
Watch here 👉 youtu.be/mi_vsYddRK8
#Shipaton #shipaton2025 #BuildInPublic #iOSDev #IndieHacker #EchoKeep #AIApps #RSSReader
@RevenueCat @onesignal #onesignal

Update Vlog 10: RAG & Login Flow

YouTube video by Franklin

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Franklin Byaruhanga @byaruhaf.bsky.social · Aug 25

Update Vlog 9 is live!

✅ Basic AI Chat COMPLETE
💡 Next up: RAG 4 the Knowledge Vault

Catch the latest progress 👉 youtu.be/KKxPJ7Yfm0E

#Shipaton #shipaton2025 #BuildInPublic #iOSDev #IndieHacker #EchoKeep #AIApps #RSSReader
@RevenueCat @onesignal #onesignal

Update Vlog 9: Chat Complete & RAG Next

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Franklin Byaruhanga @byaruhaf.bsky.social · Aug 21

Update Vlog 8 is here!

✅ Notes & Summary features DONE
💡 Next up: AI Chat with Personal Knowledge Vault

Watch the progress 👉 youtu.be/zjr6-82NK2I

#Shipaton #shipaton2025 #BuildInPublic #iOSDev #IndieHacker #EchoKeep #AIApps #RSSReader
@RevenueCat @onesignal #onesignal

Update Vlog 8: Notes & Summary Feature Complete

YouTube video by Franklin

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Franklin Byaruhanga @byaruhaf.bsky.social · Aug 14

Update Vlog 7 is live!

✅ Highlight feature complete
📝 Next up: Notes & Summaries

👉 Watch here: youtu.be/1mZpkJQxurQ

#Shipaton #shipaton2025 #BuildInPublic #iOSDev #IndieHacker #EchoKeep #AIApps #RSSReader
@RevenueCat @onesignal #onesignal

Update Vlog 7: Highlight Feature Complete

YouTube video by Franklin

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Franklin Byaruhanga @byaruhaf.bsky.social · Aug 12

Update Vlog 6 is live!

Tried using Gemini CLI — it ran out of ideas.

📺 Watch here: youtu.be/UqITUUQuGPw

#Shipaton #shipaton2025 #BuildInPublic #iOSDev #IndieHacker #EchoKeep #AIApps #RSSReader @RevenueCat @onesignal #onesignal

Update Vlog 6: Gemini CLI Running Out of Ideas

YouTube video by Franklin

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Franklin Byaruhanga @byaruhaf.bsky.social · Aug 9

Update 5 is live!

Ignored the JS issue for now and went back to vibing on more design ideas 🎨✨

📺 Watch here: youtu.be/d8f9Flt9-qU

#Shipaton #shipaton2025 #BuildInPublic #iOSDev #IndieHacker #EchoKeep #AIApps #RSSReader @RevenueCat @onesignal #onesignal

Update Vlog 5: More Vibe Design

YouTube video by Franklin

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Franklin Byaruhanga @byaruhaf.bsky.social · Aug 8

Update 4 is live!

SwiftData ✅
JS highlighter with vibe coding incomplete ❌

📺 Watch here: youtu.be/HTkmN-qgGyo

#Shipaton #shipaton2025 #BuildInPublic #iOSDev #IndieHacker #EchoKeep #AIApps #RSSReader @RevenueCat @onesignal #onesignal

Update Vlog 4: Shipaton SwiftData & JavaScript

YouTube video by Franklin

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Franklin Byaruhanga @byaruhaf.bsky.social · Aug 1

Day 3 of #Shipaton! Started integrating FeedKit and built a basic HomeView for EchoKeep 🛠️

🎥 Watch here → youtu.be/3vamE9cteqE
📬 Join the waitlist → waitlist.echokeep.app

#Shipaton #BuildInPublic #iOSDev #EchoKeep #RSSReader #IndieDev #SwiftUI #RevenueCat

Update Vlog 3: Shipaton FeedKit & HomeView

YouTube video by Franklin

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Franklin Byaruhanga @byaruhaf.bsky.social · Aug 1

Day 2 of #Shipaton!
Set up the EchoKeep waitlist and app icon.

🎥 Watch the vlog → youtu.be/PPqMzhmKrrA
📬 Join the waitlist → waitlist.echokeep.app

#BuildInPublic #iOSDev #IndieDev #EchoKeep #AIApps #RSSReader #RevenueCat

Update Vlog 2: Shipaton Waitlist Live & App Icon Done

YouTube video by Franklin

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Franklin Byaruhanga @byaruhaf.bsky.social · Jul 30

Day 1: Shipaton Hackathon!
I’m not a designer, so I leaned into some vibe-driven design to quickly visualize the core user experience for EchoKeep.

📹 Watch the Day 1 video on YouTube:
youtu.be/BxoBlH8pb3M

#Shipaton #BuildInPublic #AIApps #iOSDev #IndieHacker #RSSReader #EchoKeep #RevenueCat

Daily Vlog: #Shipaton Day 1 🚢

YouTube video by Franklin

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Franklin Byaruhanga @byaruhaf.bsky.social · Jul 29

Perfection is a beautiful prison. I’m learning to let 80% be enough and let the users guide the rest.

Franklin Byaruhanga @byaruhaf.bsky.social · Jul 28

I'm joining the @revenuecat.com Shipaton 2025!

I'll be building EchoKeep an AI-powered RSS reader that helps you capture, organize, and retain the most important parts of what you read.

#Shipaton #BuildInPublic #iOSDev #SwiftUI #RevenueCat #AIApps #IndieDev #RSSReader #ReadingApp

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Franklin Byaruhanga @byaruhaf.bsky.social · Jun 10

🚨 Don’t miss our WWDC 2025 Livecast!

📅 June 9 | 🕘 9PM EDT

Join our team as we break down all the biggest announcements—live!

🔗 www.youtube.com/live/7BAXgEL...

#WWDC25 #iOSDev #AppleEvent

WWDC 2025 Livecast

YouTube video by Kodeco

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Franklin Byaruhanga @byaruhaf.bsky.social · Apr 29

Swift is a tool, not the job itself.
Saying "I’m good with Swift, where can I work?" is like saying "I’m good with a hammer, where can I hammer?"
The tool helps you do the job — but it isn't the job.
#SwiftLang #iOSDev #SwiftUI #Swift

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Franklin Byaruhanga @byaruhaf.bsky.social · Mar 16

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