I am a programmer who loves games, enjoys programming, and admires Apple's design. I appreciate the smooth experience that native apps provide and the compact yet powerful applications they offer.
I enjoy the process of turning the sparks of learning into new products. For me, it’s a journey of constant exploration and continuous refinement. I firmly believe that the best creations are born from a never-ending curiosity. In this vast world, I wish to connect with more people through my code. My hope is that my work, in its own small way, can add a unique splash of color to this big world.
I have a special place in my heart for Python. It was the first language I ever learned, and its flexibility and power as a "glue" language continue to serve me well. However, my current fascination is Swift. Since I started developing native applications with it, I've been captivated by its modern design and seamless integration with the Apple ecosystem. You could say Python is my reliable old friend, while Swift represents the future I'm actively exploring.
Without a doubt, Death Stranding. To me, it transcends the medium of gaming and stands as a true masterpiece of the "Ninth Art." The narrative of the first game is profoundly compelling, and its unique gameplay centered around the theme of "connection" offered an immersive experience unlike any other. I've clocked over 300 hours across both Steam and PlayStation, having completed its breathtaking journey multiple times.
It depends on the context. For native development within the Apple ecosystem, Xcode is the undisputed champion. Its deep integration with the system provides an unparalleled, smooth, and aesthetically pleasing experience. However, when I'm working with multiple languages or scripts—like Python, Go, or Shell—Visual Studio Code (VSCode) is the true king. Its incredible extensibility and cross-platform capabilities make it the ultimate tool for tackling diverse programming tasks.
The benefits of native development with Swift are clear: you gain seamless access to a vast array of powerful frameworks and tools provided directly by Apple. This allows you to implement complex features with more concise and efficient code, achieving powerful results with less effort. As a user deeply invested in the Apple ecosystem, my motivation is simple: I want to build tailor-made tools for myself, polishing that "final mile" of the software-hardware experience to perfectly suit my needs and elevate my digital life.
For anyone already in the Apple ecosystem, the answer is a resounding yes. The primary advantage lies in its incredible integration. Apple provides a rich suite of developer libraries that significantly lower the barrier to entry and ongoing costs, especially for backend services. A prime example is iCloud. Take my app, PooTime!, for instance. All data synchronization is handled seamlessly by iCloud, meaning I have virtually zero server-side costs. In contrast, developing for Android or Windows would typically require me to purchase and maintain my own servers or databases. Consequently, the only significant hard cost for an Apple developer is the annual Apple Developer Program fee ($99), and even a custom domain isn't a necessity to get started.
My top recommendation is Cloudflare. Its Workers & Pages platform offers a remarkably generous free tier that is more than sufficient for most individual developers and small companies, all while providing top-tier performance and security. Interestingly, in the Chinese developer community, Cloudflare has earned an affectionate and fitting nickname: “赛博活佛” (sài bó huó fó). It literally translates to "Cyber Bodhisattva" or "Cyber Living Buddha." This title perfectly captures the sentiment: it refers to an entity in the digital world that generously helps everyone without asking for anything in return. Cloudflare embodies this by providing powerful, free services that solve critical infrastructure problems for countless developers, silently empowering your projects from behind the scenes.
There's an old Chinese proverb, “书读百遍，其义自现” (shū dú bǎi biàn, qí yì zì xiàn), which roughly translates to, "Read a book a hundred times, and its meaning will reveal itself." I believe this wisdom applies perfectly to programming. For most of us, it's impossible to grasp all the obscure theories and complex concepts at once. Instead of getting stuck overthinking, my advice is to just write more code. You'll be amazed at how many difficult problems and concepts, which once seemed insurmountable, will suddenly become clear through the sheer act of practice and repetition, allowing you to finally master their essence.
