My story of passing the telc B1 German exam
Something I once thought was too difficult, turned out to be more manageable than I expected.
Mert Bulan
Why I stopped using the Tchibo capsule coffee machine
What started as a simple way to enjoy coffee quickly turned into a daily struggle that left me seeking something better.
These 4 watchOS 11 Bugs Are Driving Me Crazy
I’ve used my Apple Watch daily for over a year—and these 4 bugs in watchOS 11 are driving me nuts.
Becoming 30: Reflections and the Road Ahead
A journey through the lessons of youth and the promise of what's to come.
My Cowboy Classic E-Bike Review After 3.000 KM
Commuting around Hamburg for almost 3 years with the Cowboy Classic e-bike.
My 2025 Q1 Highlights: Top 3 Faves in Books, Movies, and TV Shows
Sharing my favorite books, movies, and TV shows from the first quarter of 2025.
My checklist before submitting a new app to App Store Connect
A checklist to simplify app submissions and reduce rejection risk on App Store Connect.
The Role of A/B Testing in Enshittification
How over-relying on A/B testing can degrade user experience and contribute to the enshittification of products.
Don't rely on BGAppRefreshTask for your app's business logic
Why you shouldn’t rely on background app refresh tasks for critical data updates in your app.
How to get subscription notifications on iPhone without RevenueCat
Learn how to set up subscription notifications on your iPhone using CloudKit and Cloudflare for free.
Steve Jobs Syndrome and How to Identify It
Recognizing the danger of imitating an icon without understanding the real principles behind success.
We need Universal Basic Land, not Universal Basic Income
Before you jump to labeling me a socialist, just take a moment to hear me out and consider the idea.
We don't need startups, we need Digital-Mittelstand
While the German economy is stagnating, Digital-Mittelstand may offer a solution.
Once You're Laid Off, You'll Never Be the Same Again
It’s been over a year since one of the most significant turning points in my life, and it’s time to reflect on that.
Be careful how you save Relationship in SwiftData
SwiftData is cool but it comes with a lot of issues but you can easily avoid them.
Never use SwiftData without VersionedSchema
No versioned schema in SwiftData? Prepare for crashes—learn from my mistake.
How to retire early in Germany
It's not about how much you earn, but how much you save. Here's how you can retire early in Germany.
How to bring back English as supported languages on App Store
After starting to use String Catalogs, I noticed that English was no longer listed as a supported language on the App Store. This post shows you how to bring it back.