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Carlos Román
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Blogging about learning to code feels quite frivolous in this context, but it is what it is.

www.cromanalcaidev.co.uk/something-el...
March 13, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Been cookin' lately. Way more than I've been postin'.
February 27, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Pew Pew! (once again)

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February 17, 2025 at 10:48 AM
For some strange reason, Xcode wants me to preview my app in a tamagotchi-sized iOS device.
February 16, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Coding lately
February 3, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Sarah Connor be like
January 29, 2025 at 7:51 PM
So my new app is called Parashoot and it’s already pending review.

Don’t expect a lot. It’s a SIMPLE app to find out if you’re better off paying for something up front or going for that credit (especially useful when buying a car).

Here's the icon, BTW.
December 13, 2024 at 9:22 PM
Working on a new Autonome update to be released this week.

Also, I've changed the titles and the logic in my roadmap template. I think it's now easier to understand, plus it gives me an extra purpose.

Remember to download Autonome, it's freeee!
apps.apple.com/us/app/auton...
December 3, 2024 at 5:17 PM
And finally, there's a daily task manager.

No fancy stuff, just an empty list for you to fill with your daily tasks and cross them when they're done.

In the future I want to add more to this section. Expect news on this soon!

And download Autonome!

apps.apple.com/us/app/auton...
December 1, 2024 at 9:15 AM
I'm... a messy person. I mean, most of the time I rely on my memory until it fails.

Keeping tabs with what quotes I'd sent to each client certainly was pain point for me when I had several clients.

That's why I included a list of clients in Autonome and the quotes sent to each one.
December 1, 2024 at 9:10 AM
Autonome has a new update freshly out of the oven: apps.apple.com/us/app/auton...

Since there're so many new people around here, I thought I might reintroduce the app to y'all!

Autonome is an app for freelancers that need an easy and quick way of creating and sending quotes.

But there's more.
December 1, 2024 at 9:08 AM
We try SO hard to please the ruler of Latveria at home, especially in regards to Christmas decorations.
November 30, 2024 at 4:59 PM
Xcode bringing tamagotchi back to life wasn't in my 2024 bingo card. What a time to be alive.
November 29, 2024 at 10:04 PM
Pew pew!

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November 28, 2024 at 8:35 PM
A new version of Autonome is heading your way veeeeeery soon.

As announced yesterday in my flashy new roadmap, this update is all about you editing your information (gotta hype it, right?).

And also, I've added English metadata to the App Store.

Stay tuned!

apps.apple.com/us/app/auton...
November 28, 2024 at 8:08 AM
How do you make a roadmap for your app? Does it have to be public?

I created a roadmap for Autonome. Is it good? Bad? Meh? Let me know!

www.cromanalcaidev.co.uk/something-el...
November 27, 2024 at 12:23 PM
Guys, gals and non-binary pals.

My app, Autonome, is released and, what's even better, I'm happy with the result!

Feel free to download it, try it and destroy it!

apps.apple.com/us/app/auton...
November 25, 2024 at 9:20 PM
BTW, here's a breakdown of my time inputs in coding. They might not make sense to you (some names are a little cryptic, perhaps), so ask me if you want to know more.

Oh, and Mement is another project I've been prototyping to help people with Alzheimer's recognize their loved ones.
November 24, 2024 at 8:53 PM
In fact, I can back that last claim with data and facts.

Here's a screenshot of my Toggl account, which I use to track everything I do related to coding.

The tracker tells me I've studied, coded, got frustrated, solved issues, cried in Swift and learnt for a total of 411 h, 32 m and 02 s.
November 24, 2024 at 8:41 PM
Here's the thing. Autonome is up on the App Store.

However, before you download the app and try it, I DO want to polish some of the user experience's rougher edges.

I mean, the app works like a charm and does what it has to do, but there's room.

Why didn't I do it before? Excellent question. ⬇️
November 24, 2024 at 8:30 PM
November 24, 2024 at 7:56 AM
Couldn't sleep today, so I decided to go back to @twostraws.bsky.social 's 100 Days of SwiftUI and take the final test.

I scored 79%!

I am SO happy I started this journey 9 months ago.

Now I gotta figure out what I do until my gf and her brother wake up. Probably coding? Yup.
November 24, 2024 at 4:47 AM
I submitted Autonome (my iOS app) for review on Thursday. After it was rejected and I made the required changes, I submitted it again for review and now I'm waiting for it to be approved (or rejected again 🫠).

BTW, here's a little preview of the dark and light modes.
November 23, 2024 at 9:54 PM
I saw it as a response to my own response. Ah, the uncertainty of a new social media platform. Haven’t felt this since 2010
November 22, 2024 at 6:30 PM
However, that's just sparks and fireworks. The real meat and potatoes is in the Autonome section.

TBH, I haven't been this excited since 2013, when a couple of friends and I were about to release a book.

I know it's not going to have any impact at all. But I care A LOT about this shit. :'-)
November 21, 2024 at 7:11 AM