Where have I been since the last blog post


Hi, it’s been a while since I last posted a blog. It feels strange because I used to post often, and they were generally about technical topics. This time, I'm sharing with you as if speaking to a friend. So, where have I been since our last conversation?
First of all, my blog post frequency decreased significantly after changing jobs. In my previous job, I wasn’t learning much, and I was writing to learn more. My new (current) job has changed my life significantly, and fortunately, in a good way. It was a milestone in my life. I wanted to work remotely, without being tied to a specific city. This job allowed me to travel more and work from different places. On a deeper level, I really like to feel like a bird. I don’t want to be in a cage, so it was a nice opportunity for my soul.
In my previous job, I was working on a hybrid app, not a native iOS app. This job involves a native iOS app used by millions of people. In my previous job, there was only one co-worker who could mentor me. My current job has wonderful, genius people who love learning and teaching. This job has helped me learn more about my field and my interests, so I didn’t feel the need to write blog posts because my job was already feeding my desire to learn.
In these almost three years, I built two apps on my own to improve myself. Software development is not only about writing blog posts; I needed more coding experience. During this time, I also gave three talks at the Devnot Mobile Conference in Istanbul, Turkey.
Writing was like a comfort zone for me. I tried new zones, new experiences, faced public speaking anxiety, started new hobbies, and returned to old hobbies. And… here I am. I feel like I’ve learned a lot during these three years. I can’t wait to share everything, one by one. I needed to experience more to write more. Here I am.
I can’t wait to share some technical insights and my experiences, like the mistakes I made when I released my first app. Please subscribe to my mailing list to get notified when I post. Don’t worry, I won’t spam you! Until next time, take care! 🙋🏻♀️
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Irem Karaoglu
Irem Karaoglu
iOS Developer at Hepsiburada