Tesla – The iPhone of the Cars

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Tesla - The iPhone of the Cars


When I first rented a Tesla, it felt just like the first time I held an iPhone — love at first sight. The sleek design, the instant acceleration, and the cutting-edge technology captivated me immediately. Now that I own one, I realize it’s even more than it seemed during that first encounter. Tesla isn’t just a car; it’s an entirely new philosophy of driving. If we draw a parallel, Tesla in the automotive world is like the iPhone of the Cars. There are many cars on the market, but they all fall into two categories: Tesla and everything else.

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Solving the Xcode Slow Debugging Issue

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Xcode Slow Debugging


If you’re an iOS developer, you’ve likely encountered the Xcode Slow Debugging Issue when testing apps on a physical device. This frustrating problem can bring your workflow to a crawl, turning even the simplest debugging tasks into a time-consuming ordeal. Fortunately, there’s a reliable workaround that can save you hours of frustration and get you back to coding efficiently.

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How to Get an Ideal ChatGPT Prompt

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How to get an ideal ChatGPT prompt

In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, a new profession has emerged that bridges the gap between human intention and artificial intelligence capability: the Prompt Engineer. This role isn’t just another tech buzzword – it’s becoming increasingly crucial as AI tools like ChatGPT become more integrated into our daily lives and work processes. Let’s go through the basics and at the end you’ll get to know how to get an ideal ChatGPT prompt.

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10 ChatGPT Life Hacks – Make the Most of This AI Tool

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10 ChatGPT Life Hacks

Artificial Intelligence has changed how we work, learn, and engage with technology. At the forefront of this revolution is ChatGPT, a versatile AI assistant capable of boosting productivity, sparking creativity, and providing assistance across a range of tasks. Here’s a closer look at its key functionalities and practical applications. So, what are the 10 ChatGPT Life Hacks?

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How to Manage Your Money Like The 1%

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How to Manage Your Money

Managing your finances effectively can be the key to achieving long-term financial security and personal fulfillment. Enter the 15-65-20 Rule – a structured financial strategy that helps anyone, regardless of their income level, budget smarter and save more effectively. Here’s how you can apply it to transform your money habits. So, how to manage your money like the 1%?

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How to Manage Your Time and Get Everything Done

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It’s been four years since I embarked on my journey of creating monobudget, which reached the TOP-20 financial apps in the Ukrainian App Store and was nominated for the “Choice of the Country” award in 2024, while managing a full-time job in tech. The first year was a whirlwind of anxiety; I often woke up fearing I wouldn’t be able to fit everything into the 16 hours I had each day. However, through trial and error, I’ve discovered several effective time management strategies that have helped me maximize productivity. In this article, I’m excited to share eight time management tips that have transformed my approach to work and creativity. So, how to manage your time and get everything done?

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monobudget has officially been nominated for the status-title “Choice of the Country” 2024

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It’s been 5 years since I made the first commit to the monobudget project, and today I received this message.

The analytical center “Choice of the Country” has conducted a ranking and detailed analysis of all companies in the nomination “Financial Management App of the Year” in Ukraine, and we are pleased to inform you that your mobile app “monobudget” has officially been nominated for the status-title “Choice of the Country” 2024.

That’s the news 😎

Understanding Accessibility Identifier Propagation in SwiftUI: A Common Pitfall

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SwiftUI is a powerful tool for building modern iOS apps, but it still has some quirks, especially when it comes to UI testing. One of the more frustrating issues you may encounter is the unintended accessibility identifier propagation in SwiftUI from container views to child views. This can make UI testing difficult, as multiple elements end up sharing the same identifier. In this post, I’ll explain this behavior and how to avoid it using a simple example.

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The Evolution of Becoming an iOS Engineer: 2024 vs. 2014

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This is my 10th year as an iOS engineer. Over the past decade, the field of iOS development has transformed dramatically. The journey to becoming an iOS engineer in 2024 presents both greater challenges and opportunities compared to 2014. This article explores the evolving landscape, technological advancements, and the increasing complexity of the skill set required, illustrating how the path to becoming an iOS engineer has become more demanding yet rewarding.

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