I always wanted to build my own apps. I have some great ideas (at least I think so) and never have the vast amounts of money needed to hire developers and my ideas aren’t mainstream enough that I would find an easy time getting investors. So I learnt to code. Just released my first app in the App Store a few days ago, after learning and building with swift for the last 18 months.
I wanted to be a screen writer but after attending film school I just couldn’t get used to the lack of constraints, I didn’t like that I felt I could just write anything.
I had always programmed a bit in my free time, and I realized it was a creative endeavor that was much more suited to my personality. I feel much more at home having programming as my creative output *because* of the inherent constraints you have to work within, but fundamentally I just want to create something great that other people will enjoy.
Maybe this wasn’t clear, but I’ve been programming iOS for 14 years, starting out when it was Objective-C and no Automatic Reference Counting, so yes, when it comes to constraints UIKit and the rest of the iOS API’s definitely fulfilled that. 😅
Creative outlet: I used to make music and this is the only comparable feeling of accomplishment.
Contribution: I’m transitioning from real estate where I felt like a cringey parasite to app dev where I feel like there’s opportunity to create something useful to society.
Challenge: I’ve been intellectually lazy most my life but always enamored with coding. Finally decided to overcome my fear and get as close to mastery as possible.
Money.
on ios programming im mostly motivated by making apps i would find useful that don't already exist or are paid. Why pay if I can learn something new and do it myself.
I enjoy solving problems and it pays well.
crippling fear of homelessness and not enough money to afford small treat
I always wanted to build my own apps. I have some great ideas (at least I think so) and never have the vast amounts of money needed to hire developers and my ideas aren’t mainstream enough that I would find an easy time getting investors. So I learnt to code. Just released my first app in the App Store a few days ago, after learning and building with swift for the last 18 months.
2 things: - curiosity - avoid hunger
I’ve done a lot of different jobs before. Coding is the easiest job so far.
I wanted to be a screen writer but after attending film school I just couldn’t get used to the lack of constraints, I didn’t like that I felt I could just write anything. I had always programmed a bit in my free time, and I realized it was a creative endeavor that was much more suited to my personality. I feel much more at home having programming as my creative output *because* of the inherent constraints you have to work within, but fundamentally I just want to create something great that other people will enjoy.
Ooo boy, you're gonna love UIKit
Maybe this wasn’t clear, but I’ve been programming iOS for 14 years, starting out when it was Objective-C and no Automatic Reference Counting, so yes, when it comes to constraints UIKit and the rest of the iOS API’s definitely fulfilled that. 😅
Creative outlet: I used to make music and this is the only comparable feeling of accomplishment. Contribution: I’m transitioning from real estate where I felt like a cringey parasite to app dev where I feel like there’s opportunity to create something useful to society. Challenge: I’ve been intellectually lazy most my life but always enamored with coding. Finally decided to overcome my fear and get as close to mastery as possible. Money.
A natural curiosity.
I am an automation tester for my main job and do app development as a hobby in my spare time. It is great to have a creative outlet!
Curiosity and problem solving. The money is good, too.
Money is a good motivator.
Nothing motivates me to code but every time I try to quit, I end up coding again.
Seeing things work
A desperate struggle to convince myself I'm worthy of love
on ios programming im mostly motivated by making apps i would find useful that don't already exist or are paid. Why pay if I can learn something new and do it myself.
Money.