viesure / ios-interview

[primozcuvan]

Dear Viesure developers.

First of all, I must say that I am honoured that I was able to participate in this challenge.

This was my first "real" encounter with SwiftUI until now.
Firstly, I looked closely at the requirements of the app and drew a simple HLA (high level architecture) plan and I divided the application's work flow into three main parts: Data, UI/UX, Connectivity + Encryption. Then I did a step-by-step research of each field. I started to look at how SwiftUI works, what is important, good practices and so on. I really like how Combine works with SwiftUI. I had some problems with encryption and couldn't implement it in the given time frame.

Monologue:
Sadly, I wasn't able to finish and meet all of the requirements until the deadline. I had a lot of work for my current job and some side kicks. I hesitated a bit about what should I do in this situation. Should I take more time and submit my code after the deadline or is it more important that I stick to the deadlines and deliver user-wise working application? I thought about it and came to the following conclusion. In real life there are times that you will simply not be able to meet the deadline with the "perfect" application and when it comes to this, it is important to give at least an MVP (minimum viable product) from yourself. Why? Because this is the version the users can use (give feedback) and you get more time to complete all further features.
In my opinion iteration is the most important thing in the startup world.
No startup produces the "perfect" solution to the problem they are solving. It comes with iterations and learning as they go.

Conclusion:
Why do I still think I am the best candidate for this job? Because I proved (at least to myself once again) that I can learn fast and that I can combine more fields than just software development. I am not ashamed to say that my solution is not "perfect" because it is not! xD But one thing I can say: I am willing to learn and I will learn from every person that is willing to teach.

P.S. I didn't think SwiftUI could be this awesome! :D

Best regards,
Primoz Cuvan