I used to play the piano a lot. And guitar, too. I may exaggerate, but I remember 6-8 continuous hours until my fingers had deeper grooves than level 7. Those who got the reference, you watched too many of those reviews!
I used to. Sigh.
Every time I pick up the guitar now, I feel like I am wasting time, and I may utilise the time somewhere else, like writing more code. Or write another article? This feeling has been constant since I started earning, and it is not diminishing, even when I tried to optimise my lifestyle to work a few freelance hours every day.
I wonder if you also have been thinking similarly about your hobbies.
Creating Accessible Apps for visionOS
I stumbled upon this WWDC session by Dan and Drew, which talks about creating accessible spatial experiences.
I have worked with the Accessibility Speech team, and I know how passionate and hardworking the folks are at Apple, giving their all to ensure everyone can use Apple products.
This week, I posted a small article on the VoiceOver gestures:
Rudrank Riyam
It is like having a secret language that only you and your device understand! I wish I could attend the Developer Labs in Singapore next week and explore these gestures in person, but unfortunately, the available dates are at the end of the month.
Also, this post got featured in iOS Dev Weekly! 🥳 This motivates a whole series about creating accessible apps on visionOS!
Harmonising AI & Melodies: Crafting a Personalised Music App
Next week, yours truly is presenting at iOS Conf SG! I loved attending the conference in 2023 and manifested being on the stage, and it looks like it is happening sooner rather than later. 🥺
I discuss how I use different AI APIs, challenges faced, security concerns and making a server-driven AI agnostic system. I want the audience to start thinking about enhancing their app with the APIs, as we live in this ever-evolving AI world. If you are attending the conference, I hope to meet you at the conference soon. 👋🏾
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Quote of the Week
I have to be honest. I did not get a chance to read this week. The chilling weather pounced on me, leaving me wrapped in a blanket most of the time.
But I have been writing. A lot whenever I mustered the courage to leave the cosy environment. In my book, "Exploring Technical Writing", I start the chapter with a new quote. I found one to describe how I got a few writing assignments but got sick with COVID-19 and had to restart my life.
Just remember that whenever things feel bleak, all situations are temporary. It’s not your circumstance that determines your worth, it’s how you rise from the ashes after everything burns.
― Emily McIntire
Conclusion
One of my friends reached out to me, and we plan to check in with each other on how we grow and evolve this year. I still remember her words from last year, which helped me through the year, which I wrote about in my previous newsletter! I hope to find the archives of it and put the best parts in this one.
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Have a great year ahead! 🎊
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