Valentin

sfe @BeReal_App
I am cooking 📲 not 🍝

[Valentin @valentin_mll]

5 months into indie hacking

- Didn't work as expected
- Couldn't generate enough incomes
- Create tremendous doubt

But I'm not quitting.

I'll keep pushing until it works.

In the meantime, I'm freelancing to keep my finances stable.

More details in the latest issue 👇

[Valentin @valentin_mll]

@ema_totaro Genuinely impressed by the amount of challenges you encounter man with total respect for your resilience 💪

Soooo, looking forward for the crazy next things!

[Valentin @valentin_mll]

@nomad_maker Wish you all the best for the coming adventures 🤘

[Valentin @valentin_mll]

@lukecarry_ Simulation is becoming real

[Valentin @valentin_mll]

@YazdiAlexandre @Le_Figaro let's go on 2026 🚀

[Valentin @valentin_mll]

@julianivaldy would love to join the group 🫶

[Valentin @valentin_mll]

How I say "I'm French" without saying it

Who wants some?

[Valentin @valentin_mll]

Solopreneurship is tough

Easing the load is the real challenge.

For iOS makers:
- Copy/paste UI logic
- Reuse business logic (Core Data, Network Layer)
- Implement services (In-App Purchases, analytics)
- Set up continuous integration
- Use boilerplates to launch faster

[Valentin @valentin_mll]

another weekend, another round of coffee for deep work mode 🧠

PS: nearly drowned my Mac in matcha this time 🤦‍♂️

[Valentin @valentin_mll]

just realized today that new Xcode 16 projects create folders by default, which is great for a lot of reasons 💻

[Valentin @valentin_mll]

React native meetup at PMU in Paris

discussed: react native bridge, react native edge-to-edge, and node.js

gained insights into cross-platform development while engaging with talents in the ecosystem

A big thank you to Tech Connection and PMU for hosting this enriching meetup!

[Valentin @valentin_mll]

Cursor programming is dope

it’s not about depending on it

it’s about saving time on those tedious, repetitive tasks

coding has become a lot more fun for everyone!

[Valentin @valentin_mll]

If you enjoyed this post

👉 Follow me @valentin_mll for content about iOS indie hacking.
👉 Get +1 free issue every Saturday about iOS indie hacking to help you monetize, get users for your apps
https://t.co/JKHz3F1UBZ

[Valentin @valentin_mll]

i'm embracing coffee shops as my go-to workspace

it's much easier to dive into deep focus mode by changing my work environment

It only takes:
- airpods
- macchiato
- table + chair
- macbook

deep work: guaranteed

[Valentin @valentin_mll]

App Store Connect now officially supports feature nomination 🥳

[Valentin @valentin_mll]

If you enjoyed this post

👉 Follow me @valentin_mll for content about iOS indie hacking.
👉 Get +1 free issue every Saturday about iOS indie hacking to help you monetize, get users for your apps
https://t.co/JKHz3F1UBZ

[Valentin @valentin_mll]

I've trained like a snowman this morning

[Valentin @valentin_mll]

If you enjoyed this post

👉 Follow me @valentin_mll for content about iOS indie hacking.
👉 Get +1 free issue every Saturday about iOS indie hacking to help you monetize, get users for your apps
https://t.co/JKHz3F1UBZ

[Valentin @valentin_mll]

Went to a coffee shop to enter in deep work mode

Need to finish some freelance work

[Valentin @valentin_mll]

ai won't replace developers

instead, it will serve as a valuable aid

end all repetitive tasks, we will focus on true value

[Valentin @valentin_mll]

migrating to Cursor for iOS development

first thing first, keyboard shortcuts and navigation

i needed to deactivate the "Press And Hold" feature for the app exclusively.

here’s how I accomplished it in the terminal:

defaults write {cursor_bundle_id} ApplePressAndHoldEnabled -bool false