The Flying Jalapeño Lives

I had intended to post about my own app, but in light of yesterday’s news…

After combing through the API differences between 2.2.1 and 3.0, which I can’t discuss openly, I am really excited.

What I haven’t written about yet, is that Compounds was my first Objective-C app, Cocoa app, and iPhone app. To be honest, the 2.x sandbox I learned to develop i was warm and secure. I clearly saw the boundaries and I became comfortable very with them.

With 3.0, that all changes. I am suddenly in the Gobi, with endless possibilities. In some ways this is great, I can do what I want, but to continue the analogy, I have to keep moving, exploring, and avoiding quicksand.

I think there is much to be said about being creative under restrictions. For one, at least for me, it is seems easier. Now I feel like I am scrambling all over again. Admittedly much better prepared, but working overtime to learn the new APIs, nonetheless.

Of course, the new possibilities outweighs any of my trepidations, and, like every other Phone developer, I am already heard at work.

Hi,

I am one of the developers of Compounds for the iPhone.  I’ve gone through some interesting times over the past few months transitioning from Electrical Engineer to Independent Software Developer.  I will be writing down a few musings on my company’s projects as well as some of my personal endeavors.  Until then enjoy my blank, barren blog.