A Productive Week In NYC as a Software Engineer | Christmas In NYC

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Welcome back! In today's video, I will take you through a week in my life as I build my first iOS app. Additionally, I visit a Christmas Market in NYC and enjoy the holiday season in the city.
Stanford iOS class: cs193p.sites.stanford.edu/2021-0
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► Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
0:39 - Introducing my iOS App
2:26 - App Tour (walk through)
3:47 - Fixing Bugs In The App
4:12 - CS Classes
5:33 - Tuesday: Improving the design of my app
7:52 - Unboxing my Christmas present
9:02 - Exploring Christmas markets in NYC
10:46 - Wednesday
12:58 - Making Dinner
13:15 - How I learned iOS Development (Swift)
BUSINESS INQUIRIES
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[@Bukola1]

Happy Holiday! Thanks for your support this year. If you are interested, check out the app, I'm working on: www.bukola.dev/app

[@DB-Barrelmaker]

Do you do consultations?

[@Bukola1]

no I don't!

[@DB-Barrelmaker]

@@Bukola1 too bad. Thanks for the reply 🙏🏿🖖🏿

[@AymanSully]

Your mixed content is great! Everything is enjoyable to watch cause you always make so many smart decisions and always take risks, always learning, always adapting. Reminds me to not get too comfortable in my day-to-day.

[@NuellaTrueMusic]

All the content, love it all

[@Bukola1]

Wow this is so kind! Thank you ❤️❤️

[@ninawainaina]

Congratulations Girl. As a fellow black girl in tech, I am proud and happy for you. I can't wait to use your app.

[@thealys]

Proud of you

[@Bukola1]

Thank you so much, you don't know how much your support means to me 😭

[@creatoratplay]

This was awesome! I love how the NYC lifestyle goals was mixed in with learning how to build an iOS app!

[@Bukola1]

Thank you 🙏More to come!

[@MissEAG]

I love your sister's honesty about food not being that good - so often, ppl want views or to be overly positive and in reality you try that item and it just is not it - and it annoys me that someone blatantly lied about how good it was, and now I wasted money, calories and a meal on something mediocre.

[@Bukola1]

She always keep it real 😂

[@asimplecadence]

Your productivity and ambitions are inspiring. Keep doing what you do!!

[@kaialabi7622]

I love the mixed content. The variety is awesome. Congratulations on the app. I'm so proud of you for taking a risk, trying to solve a problem and adding real value to the app marketplace. The way you keep pushing yourself to learn new things, even at your level, is so inspiring. Thanks for the latest video update. I really enjoyed it. Happy Holidays!

[@Bukola1]

Thank you ☺ and Happy Holidays and a great new years to you too!

[@KasiaZ]

I really enjoy your content - it brings so much value! Also, you are super delightful, smart, classy and enjoyable to watch

[@nanden4641]

You're super motivating for those of us making the transition from a non-technical bakcground into technical jobs. Also I can't wait to use the app when it's up and running, I recently read Deep Work by Cal Newport and reducing screen time is an NB goal. Love from South Africa

[@Bukola1]

Thank you 🙏Deep Work by Cal Newport is one of my favorite books! Really hoping to apply the lessons of that book more in 2024

[@raihana.onfilm]

your drive and hard work is super inspiring! Happy new year 🧡

[@hakimjenkins7137]

So glad you passed your courses! Discrete Math from my old Poly days still haunts me. Can’t wait to get into your App! Screen time is a never ending challenge in my household 👍🏾

[@AdamaLorna]

I love this! I’ve really enjoyed watching you navigate your sabbatical ✨

[@valeriacerpasalas2330]

I admire you so much, you are building your development career by yourself and in NYC. I come from a non-technical degree and your videos are helping me so much. Especially nowadays in these hard times for entry level roles in tech. Thank you for all you share. Happy holidays and hugs from Peru.

[@Bukola1]

Thank you so much! Happy Holidays to you too.... The industry has changed so much since my first videos 4 years ago, its so much harder to break in but I think developing these skills is still worth it long term

[@gabrielfono844]

I have been loving her content since my day 1

[@eucagwar]

Your content is great! Thanks for taking us along on your journey

[@sahanasundar1903]

This was such an inspiring and fun video to watch! Wishing you all the best with your sabbatical and app building journey and I'm excited to try it when it launches.

[@crhntr]

Thanks! This was inspiring. I'll follow you on TikTok but also need to cut back how much time I spend on there. I'm looking forward to trying your app.

[@Bukola1]

Wow! Thank you so much ❤️❤️

[@oyindamolaademolaa]

Your content is authentic and very inspiring!

[@Jen_makes_ppt]

I love the mixed content, humans are multifaceted and it's great you're taking us along on the journey, much love❤️

[@Bukola1]

Thank you 🙏

[@AndrewHitti]

What a cool idea! Just signed up on your site. Also perfect video to snuggle with while recovering from eating so much yesterday 😂

[@inciinci0212]

What do you meannn you're married aaah🙌🏻💍 Congrats!

[@Bukola1]

Yes since early this year! Thank you!!

[@nauticdixons]

​@Bukola1, will you show a few wedding clips? I hope e pay bride price o 😅 No pressure, though. Enjoy your marriage. You're such an inspiration to so many people, young and older.

[@alias.9500]

love how wholesome authentic and encouraging this was to watch!

[@michaela3874]

Excited to see more of the app, congrats! 🎉 … your sister is so funny 😅.

[@Bukola1]

Thank you!! 😁

[@jean.riddick]

Glad you are working on this. I read a book on how social media literally steals our focus.

[@autumnmariah4464]

I'm so excited for this app launch, such a good and fresh idea!

[@alona724]

Wow that was fast. She just can’t stop… glad you found a new gig! Happy Holidays

[@SashaBlake]

Can’t wait to support your App! Proud of you ❤

[@akosuakoranteng3327]

I really enjoyed this video and vlogging style by the way!

[@bagery]

Love your multitasking, way to use that time!

[@lennon7575]

I try to limit my time on social media as I always feel I could be doing something much more productive. I feel it’s important to have some down time so I tend to look at social media at the end of a productive day where possible. I can watch random videos of people making snow angels without feeling guilty when I’ve done everything I set out to do for the day. Happy Holiday, too!

[@Bukola1]

Exactly! For me the perfect social media time is in the evening but a few hours before going to sleep!

[@nothing58255]

Congratulations on the marriage 🎉

[@mcamara9529]

I absolutely love all the content of your channel! Keep posting all kinds content you enjoy creating. I will surely be watching

[@Bukola1]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate you ❤️❤️❤️

[@colortura]

Happy holiday's Bukola. I'm glad you are working againg. I missed hearing about the tech industry. Have a great New Year.

[@Bukola1]

Happy holidays to you too!!

[@ozioma]

somehow every time your content changes you never lose me, it's all so interesting!

[@issiewizzie]

Happy festive season an inspiration to your all generations . I pointed my nephew to your vlog telling him "no more excuses "

[@dtncanada]

Excellent! Amazing content and work. Keep it up!

[@Bukola1]

Thanks a ton!

[@thetechypharmacist]

Your content is great and you inspire me a lot

[@katiescape]

Ooooh the blocking sessions sounds perfect, I've signed up for the first look

[@Bukola1]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@VBoo459]

This is going to be such an amazing functional app! I WILL be downloading it once its available! Congrats!

[@chloeshih]

I AM SO EXCITED FOR YOUR APP!!!! :D :D :D you're always doing the coolest things!

[@omonighoegi1921]

Bukola you are my favorite influencer/content creator. Please never stop being you!

[@Bukola1]

Thank you 😭😭

[@stephanieonyekaba8274]

Love watching your channel Bukola! Can’t wait to see the final app :)

[@Bukola1]

Thank you!! 😊 it will be out soon!

[@kensg]

Copngrats on the app & all the best in the new year ..

[@AlieshaNicole]

First time commenting and I just want to say I love watching you try out different things and share with us. I'm also on a journey to figure out what I want my channel to be and at the moment it's literally "come along with me as I do and try this and that". I'm finding those types of channels are fun to me and more interesting because I learn something new. While the other more predictable channels have become background noise for me while I'm working or cleaning. Hope this feedback helps!

[@zucchinigreen]

Even though I'm not into tech, i watch your videos cause they're so inspiring and makes me miss NY. Love that in your "funemployed" phase, you're doing all the things you really want to do. I'm on break from my full-time job for the holidays and found myself just scrolling through stories, forced myself to stop! Now I'm 80+ pages into a book I got for Christmas lol. As an Android user, we have something similar to the app you're building, but it's definitely not calming, especially on Dark Mode lol. It's like a school teacher tapping you to log off. I ignore it most times, but will try to do like you and make the most of my time. Best Wishes Of The Season!

[@blissfull7648]

Congrats on your new job

[@mythking541]

As someone who has taken Discrete Math, I can say it's an acquired taste whether you enjoy it or not. I did, but I love all things math (take that as you will). I agree that getting into specific topics like Computer Architecture and OS will help you get a better idea on whether attending more classes is worth it for you. Also, question, if your app succeeds, do you plan to design it for Android?

[@charmaineriley9079]

New York City is beautiful for Christmas.😊

[@Bukola1]

It really is, the whole city changes!

[@lovelala6861]

I’m obsessed with you. So smart!

[@shachede6828]

Also congratulations on on your marriage!

[@norealnameyetok]

love all your content, it’s multifaceted like me and you!

[@Bukola1]

Thank you, I sometimes feel like having multiple interests can be chaotic but the people that get it get it lol

[@redginesimon]

Love your sweater!

[@Bukola1]

Thank you!

[@sincerely_chris]

Love it!❤

[@Blissful-es1kk]

LOL, I definitely need your app to limit my KZbin screen-time!!! Needless to say, I signed up to be notified, when your app drops.

[@lilac8794]

I prefer this type of content

[@DiabeticGameGuy]

Your videos have the best music.

[@_silentrose]

Omg your sis is so pretty just like you and you guys sound a like lol loved seeing her in your video ❤ Also, congrats on your new app and look forward to your iOS developing journey since this is also an interest of mine for the future 😇

[@uzplaylistsradio]

can you talk more about the back and forth you're having with your designer? doing something similar right now as well

[@Bukola1]

Yes adding more details to the next video!

[@CarlaJenkinsTV]

Congratulations on publishing your app. I am interested in when you drop your Swift IoS tutorial video.

[@PriscilaMonteiro]

This App already looks so useful!! I have the same problem, I just can't find any good apps or tools to manage my screen time, the blocking sessions are such a great idea! I can't wait to use it!

[@user-dw5qw3hy1o]

This app you’re doing is actually very impressive

[@kisarunihofmannndosi5327]

I'm here for the ride 🚗🚗

[@MOMO_ADE]

OMG YES YES! As a new KZbinr I find myself not taking a break from social media! So tried several app lock apps and I don’t like any of them. I will sign up!!

[@sciencewithesi9149]

Love this app!

[@Bukola1]

❤️❤️❤️

[@hello_dayana]

so awesome that you are building your own app, that’s something i want to do if i’m ever funemployed or maybe squeeze it into my workweek but it’s hard when you already code all day 😢

[@MonicaSoyemi]

I'm also in NYC! Would love to meet, congrats on your app launch!

[@katedubois4052]

This app is great! Love that you are sharing the process. I’m a product manager for SaaS companies and it’s so cool to see this from a solo dev experience. You’ve got something here! One of the biggest things I have with wanting to cut down a screen time is “why” I want to cut it down. At night so I can wind down and sleep easier, during events so I can stay more focused, etc. what about a way to enter in this information to see does blocking out these apps help with my goals? Just an idea! this looks so cool!

[@francesdobbins2964]

I'm excited about your iOS launch. I want to reduce my screen time as well. Do you thing your new app will available for Android users like myself? Continued success, Happy Holidays!

[@Marymylifemylove]

The content is nice and fresh. Mixing it up gives real life. Which MacBook do you have?

[@isiscuriel153]

Oh i have been thinking about making a cross platform better digital wellbeing app and I think this video was the little push i needed !!

[@Kakarott2023]

that is soooo cooll❤❤

[@marthamutale387]

Enjoyed this. What is your goal with the app? What will it be used for?

[@innocentmadanhire2391]

Your sister 😊🥺

[@lowwastehighmelanin]

My policy with social media right now is: post then ghost. If I don't have a message to respond to, nothing to say or it's too depressing, I leave. I tried Opal but it's too aggressive and they want to much money for basic focus functions that only even work based on Free functions in iOS. I'm excited to try this thing you're making out! :)

[@mastershonobi110]

Nicely done..:

[@Bukola1]

Thanks!

[@saadatusdaily]

What a way to introduce your sister😀😀

[@honeyloop2746]

I am currently in my formal CS education, 3 semesters into the Bachelor program at TU Vienna and I can say these introductory classes like Discrete Math are there for a reason. I didn't see value in it last year either and wondered what it was used for. Now that stuff gets more advanced and interesting I see the value. In almost every course we need and use the basics and have to have a solid foundation because almost everything else uses them to specify really anything. Without a solid base it would be very hard to follow. So yeah, I understand your struggle but can say that it will pay off in the future if you continue studying!

[@lowwastehighmelanin]

Where is TU Vienna? 😮

[@honeyloop2746]

@@lowwastehighmelanin in Vienna, the capital of Austria 😄😊

[@kamertonaudiophileplayer847]

When I learn a new system, for example, iOS, I do exactly like you, I start doing some app, however I publish it in the app store ASAP.

[@akosuakoranteng3327]

Congrats on your grades on the CS classes Bukola! Do you mind please sharing which courses you’re doing?

[@Bukola1]

Thank you! This is the program: ecampus.oregonstate.edu

[@akosuakoranteng3327]

@@Bukola1 great thanks so much Bukola!

[@MadelineEngle]

Girl you gotta link me that coat though haha 🙌🏼

[@NOCDIB]

Did you consider making your app cross-platform (React Native, Flutter) before going iOS native?

[@nicoleosayande8672]

the most useful cs classes are 3rd year courses: algorithms, system architectures etc.

[@Itss_chii]

Yess app! routing for you! ....let me know when you're hiring LOL I gotchu with all your legal operations needsss

[@mercedesbandz5746]

I wish you the best with your success.

[@Bukola1]

Thank you 🫶🏿

[@lowwastehighmelanin]

WAIT WHEN DID Y'ALL GET MARRIED? Congratulations!!!!

[@Rebrandiishworld]

Weldone

[@solvedfyi]

So iOS doesn't let you automatically switch to a certain mode, where specific apps are blocked, at chosen times?

[@jewelzdany1]

Were the classes online or inperson? A post bacc sounds interesting. I'm self taught and was looking at masters but because i lack the undergrad experience, i don't think im qualified

[@blurryinterests]

Where did you get the blue sweater you were wearing in the beginning of the video? I love the color and collar

[@Bukola1]

Thank you! Its from aritizia

[@blurryinterests]

@@Bukola1 Thanks so much!

[@ronjohn200]

What software you use to show app in screen while recording.? I'm an aspiring KZbin and need pointers on editing software etc.

[@alexakerr8935]

Hi ! I am a new subscriber and this is the first video of yours I have seen (I am going to watch more bc I love this content) Out of curiosity if you don't mind me asking, why did you quit your previous job? I am getting into coding and would love to hear all aspects of the work

[@Bukola1]

Hi welcome! I quit my job because it was too overwhelming doing both a full time job and content creation, so I took a break to rest and now I'm working on launching my first app! I still have a few months left of my sabbatical so we'll see what happens

[@alexakerr8935]

amazing thank you for replying ! I wish you all the luck with your app it really holds value and will be put to use@@Bukola1

[@leerenae313]

Hey Bukola Just a quick question why did you opt for a native app instead of building a hybrid application? Just asking because I'm an android phone user and would have loved to try out your app 😄

[@AbiTheEngineer]

i love how your sister's rating everything a 7 😂

[@Bukola1]

haha she's so funny!

[@laurasspace]

I really like your necklace, can you link it?

[@CarlaJenkinsTV]

I have regarding app development. Since you worked at Google, why create the app in IoS versus Android and putting it in the Google Play store?

[@ayomikunogunjuyigbe1286]

Please can you talk more about the course you are taking?

[@Bukola1]

yes once I'm done and I feel like I'm at a good place, I'll make a video about the resources I used to learn iOS development. I'm still a beginner. These are some of the resources I've been using so far -cs193p.sites.stanford.edu/ -www.youtube.com/@CodeWithChris/videos -www.youtube.com/@appstuff5778

[@MuffySkateLove]

Hey hey! This is my first time commenting! But I'm in the process of learning UX/UI and found your page but I love your content and love the randomness. Keep it going!

[@shannonciara]

New sub here :) Are you enrolled in Stanford or just taking that specific class there?

[@Bukola1]

No just taking the Stanford class online! The link is in the description box

[@TheDiomio]

Mama. You're supposed to be RESTING. Kilode appi ni, appi ko?! You type A's are another breed 😂

[@joann4369]

your website is so nice, what did you use to build it?

[@Bukola1]

using squarespace! Thank you