My love of developing for Apple’s platforms is dying
There; I’ve said it. For some friends and colleagues of mine, this comes as no surprise to them. But for those that have stuck with me for Fedigardens or took a peek into Indexing Your Heart, this will likely be the first time that you’ve heard this.
ℹ️ Opinion Disclaimer
The following written piece is only applicable for my personal projects for iOS and macOS. I will continue to work with my teams and employers on making great iOS apps, frameworks, and tools, no questions asked.
There; I’ve said it. For some friends and colleagues of mine, this comes as no surprise to them. But for those that have stuck with me for Fedigardens or took a peek into Indexing Your Heart, this will likely be the first time that you’ve heard this.
I fell in love with writing Swift code and developing on Apple’s platforms years ago, when I had the chance to beta test the Swift Playgrounds app for iPad all the way in 2016/2017. Up until that point, I had dabbed in other small programming projects with Visual Basic and C#; however, it didn’t feel as fun or enjoyable as when I picked up and placed around with Swift. Fast forward to today, and I’ve learned a lot on my journey as an iOS app and game developer. This journey has had its fair share of twists and turns, and a lot has changed since I fist started. Some of those twists have been for the better, and some had shaken me to the core.
Alas, it seems that my love for Apple’s platforms is dying. The garden I once loved nurturing for has started to wither, and a small few ascended the great tower. A place that I once considered delightful and enjoyable is crumbling, and I’m scared of seeing that happen before my very eyes. Will I stand in a land of ruins, left behind those that care more for the greener pastures? Or will that garden flourish and become new again, rekindling my heart?
As it stands now, I’m not so sure. Whatever the case may be, the magic that captured me is fleeting, and I can’t stand to keep watching my surroundings fall apart in front of me. Long gone are the days where I were naïve where I didn’t see the cracks in the system.
The moral of the story is this: I need a break. I’m not sure I can keep the withering passion for developing for Apple’s platforms much longer. Perhaps it is time for me to explore greener pastures or find a new garden to tend to.
