Productive Week In My Life as a Software Engineer | Living In NYC 2024

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Welcome Back! In today's video, I will take you through a productive week in my life in NYC as a Software Engineer building my first iOS app. I'll walk you through a week of planning, building, and implementing the new designs. I also share what my experience is like collaborating with a designer for the first time.
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► Timestamps
0:00 - My 2024 Morning routine
0:42 - Day 1: Planning for the new year
2:16 - How I'm Planning To Launch My App
3:42 - How I'm Planning My Finances For 2024
4:36 - Whitney Museum Event
5:16 - Day 2: I Got My Designs Back
6:03 - How I worked with the designer
8:26 - Implementing Design
9:24 - Day 3: Visiting Free Workspaces In NYC
10:20 - Ariston Cafe
11:40 - Public Hotel
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[@Bukola1]

Thank you so much for stopping by and joining me on a week building this app! If you'd like to manage your screen time and learn more about my app, visit this page: www.bukola.dev/app

[@daryldetrick309]

Hey Bukola. Enjoyed watching this video. Can't wait to see the app finalized. Going to have my classes watch some of these. CS@WH proud. Reach out when you some time.

[@creatoratplay]

As a Product Designer I love how you shared your collaboration with a Designer!! I also love the book 12-week year, so it was awesome to see your Notion setup! Thank you!

[@Bukola1]

Thank you for the kind comment!

[@Bukola1]

My already high respect for product designers has only increased while working on this project product design UI/UX is so important

[@creatoratplay]

And mine for developers!! To be able to build digital products/services is so empowering!! 🧠💪🤯@@Bukola1

[@BLESSINGMARIEE]

Love this - is always great to see how people approach building

[@Bukola1]

Thanks for stopping by!

[@gatw1977]

I’m rooting for you! You go girl, can’t wait to use your app

[@Bukola1]

Thank you 🙏

[@AndrewHitti]

It’s sooo hard to create and launch a product!!! Everything takes longer than you think and there are so many random steps you don’t expect. But watching you handle the ins and outs is so inspiring 😍! Also the Whitney exhibit was so good! Awesome vlog 🤩

[@Bukola1]

Thank you! It’s been difficult but rewarding ❤️❤️

[@CeeCee113]

Good to see you again bukola ❤ stay winning 🏆

[@Bukola1]

Thank you ❤️❤️ wishing you well too

[@asimplecadence]

As a UX Researcher, I've gotta say Figma is such a blessing. When I worked with UX Designers, the discussions about design intent and testing is SO flexible because of how malleable Figma is.

[@DuraanAli]

This is pretty cool, Can't wait to try out the app. You're inspiring me to start vlogging the project I'm working on.

[@Bukola1]

Thanks! Go for it, it’s fun to vlog but the editing is very time consuming 😭

[@rashad0802]

Bukola! It is sooooooo good to see you back! Welcome back! I have been following your content for years and am always excited to see a new post notification from you!

[@Bukola1]

Thank you so much!! I’ll be posting more consistently these next few weeks

[@rashad0802]

@@Bukola1 I am looking forward to it!

[@girlgeek01]

Yes, welcome back Let's go! Proud of you lady!

[@Bukola1]

Thank you for stopping by ❤️❤️❤️

[@mjhns2]

I commend your ability to reinvent yourself. Frequently, we believe the misconception that we must have everything sorted out before taking action. There's no need for a detailed roadmap or a fixed direction; you simply have to be open to moving forward and sometimes failing backwards.

[@user-bh3gp6ij1k]

Rooting for you! I hope you have a great year ❤ thanks for taking us along for the ride

[@Bukola1]

Thank you 🙏

[@hellostephaniem]

This is an awesome look into building an app. I’m UX designer and I LOVE seeing you work with a designer 🎉❤ So excited for you!

[@Aj-vr7ug]

I get a lot of video editing inspo from you. Easily one of my favs on YT

[@Bukola1]

Wow, thank you!!

[@uzplaylistsradio]

commented from the wrong channel last time & didn't even see you highlighted... but thank you for including my question! really helpful breakdown and inspirational too. also great music choices -- excited to see whats next

[@user-rn7dm3jc4s]

lovin it! inspirational

[@Bukola1]

Thanks!

[@bebeentertainment22]

BUKOLAAA😍😍😍 yessssss 😍

[@Bukola1]

❤️❤️❤️

[@PixelsPeeper]

So inspiring 😊

[@Bukola1]

Thank you! 😊

[@suncoco4070]

2024 is going to be a great year! Let's block all negative energy and replace it with a positive thought.

[@Bukola1]

Exactly positive energy only!

[@uzplaylists]

love it thank you

[@Bukola1]

You are welcome!

[@joshuaclarke1727]

I stayed at the Public Hotel when I was visiting NY! Cool to see in your video

[@Bukola1]

Wow no way! Its such a beautiful hotel

[@MissEAG]

With the cost of living in NY being so crazy, do you think you could accomplish everything you're shooting for in another city? Or is being in NY and being in that creative culture and fast paced city part of what motivates you?

[@Bukola1]

It would be easier in a different city, cost of living here is crazy 😭but it’s easier for me because expenses are shared with my partner …. But living nyc is motivating, even walking around it’s inspiring to see what humans have created and you are also surrounded by people who are striving

[@Ms.FelisCatus]

Hi Bukola! I love your videos/vlogs so much! Will you be making a part 2 video about your trip to Japan? (Maybe about Kyoto) Ive watched your shorts on the topic but I really prefer the long videos. 😆 I have so many questions about the trip. Did you have people staring at you? Was it hard to navigate around town or did you have a guide? How much money would you recommend for someone else taking a week long trip there? I always wanted to visit but I'm nervous with how I would be treated being a black woman and all. Thanks! ❤

[@Bukola1]

I decided not to make a part 2 since the first video didn't perform well. However, I must say that Kyoto was amazing and I highly recommend visiting! I'm happy to answer any questions you may have. ***Did you have people staring at you?*** Surprisingly, no. I felt like people avoided making eye contact. I think it's culturally taboo for strangers to make eye contact. ***Was it difficult to navigate around the town*** I didn't have a guide, but it was easy to get around using Google Maps. The signs are in English, and there are quite a few people who speak English. Google Translate was also very helpful. ***How much money would you recommend for someone taking a week-long trip?*** Food, activities, and transportation were relatively cheap. The biggest expenses were airfare and hotels. I think you could have a great trip with $3-5K for a week, with airfare and hotels being the largest expenses. ***How would I be treated as a black woman?*** I was treated well! I felt comfortable and safe as a black woman there.

[@Ms.FelisCatus]

@@Bukola1 I'm sad to hear that the Japan video didn't do so well. Your travel and "what I spend in a day/week" videos are my favorite. The quality of your videos is top tier! Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions! 🥰

[@DeltaXML_Ltd]

Great video! 😁

[@Bukola1]

Thanks! 😁

[@killswitch.]

Well done bukky! I was wondering what monitor you use, it looks pretty good

[@Bukola1]

Thanks! This is the monitor geni.us/LG32InchUltraFine

[@killswitch.]

@@Bukola1 Thank you very much.

[@felm.974]

Wait, you do all this during work hours, that freely? ... I'm a Ux/UI designer and my boss is on me the whole day, lol, I feel like maybe it is just the company I work for because I see other UX/UI on youtube who seem to be way more free during work hours than I have ever been at this job, maybe it is time to work for a different company lol..

[@Bukola1]

I’m self employed! So I set my schedule

[@felm.974]

@@Bukola1 Oh, I see, my bad, I'm new in your channel, but wow, maybe this is how I should be in the future, self-employed, lol, thank you. :)

[@LemonMelon-lz8cs]

@felm.974 i think she took a sabbatical for 6 months or so . Not sure

[@tolulopelajmk]

Oh my, I just started learning UI/UX and I hope to be self employed

[@abbyc.4215]

Love this video and the coat. Where is it from if you don't mind?

[@Bukola1]

Thank you! It’s Aritzia coat from a few years back!

[@abbyc.4215]

@@Bukola1 You're so welcome and thank you for sharing.

[@thato_ramaisa]

A wholesome video🥵

[@Bukola1]

Thank you!

[@mlntdtechbae]

My co-founders & I are still early with out app/platform, moving towards our prototype. Can I ask, what framework you're using to do the coding for your app? No worries if you're keeping that info to yourself.

[@haly980]

Would you mind sharing where is the bedframe from?

[@Bukola1]

no problem! from west elm!

[@sahrah8318]

What program did you use to plan your 12 weeks?

[@Bukola1]

I use Notion! But you also use a spreadsheet

[@flaviomoreira01]

Honestly I think you should reveal the app, because ideas are cheap and what makes any business succeed is the implementation. Also, being transparent is good to validate your idea and know upfront if anyone would pay for it. Also, having competitions is good because it improves your product and make you learn from your competitors.

[@misshoneynevercame4832]

Until another big company runs with her idea and has more money to invest in marketing. They don't even have to improve the app/product. Them being able to invest more could be her downfall.

[@flaviomoreira01]

@@misshoneynevercame4832 It's possible but it very unlikely because big companies are less flexible when it comes to pivoting and making decisions in general. It would hurt even more if you build it,lunch it and they take then them just taking the idea

[@flaviomoreira01]

@@misshoneynevercame4832 Plus, building in public will create a community that could support and improve your ideas because the community can provide feedback which is important when launching SaaS products

[@Bukola1]

The app idea was already shared a few videos from now, but the design I won't share until the app is in the app store!

[@topseekrit]

What was your hiring process like? Is she someone you knew or did you go searching on LinkedIn or job boards?

[@Bukola1]

Yes it was a Designer in my network, she has experience designing other popular apps!

[@user-eb4fq9jm5v]

What app is being used at time 2:38?

[@Bukola1]

Notion!

[@mayonce6561]

When using a designer did you have to have them sign an NDA or anything?

[@olajokesjourney]

Can this be done on a ipad?

[@Bukola1]

yes I believe the app will work on an iPad !

[@gourabsarker9552]

Mam do you earn 300k dollars a year as a software engineer in new York? Plz reply. Thanks a lot.

[@AnnaMuzaza]

Are not you excluding a huge market by only targeting people with iOS?

[@Bukola1]

I know, hoping to release a android version later this year if its possible!

[@SanskarWagley]

what kind of app?

[@Bukola1]

Explained it more in the last video, but it’s a screentime management app! The link in the description box has more details about the app

[@her5923]

Hi i m a software test engineer if u need any testing contact me

[@Bukola1]

Thanks!