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The Application Model is Outdated

The fundamental way we interact with computers hasn’t really changed since the 1980s. Sure, we’ve added more layers of complexity, polish, and buttons you wanna lick – but are things really that different?
May 13, 2023 2 min read

The Bleakness of Chat Interfaces

If the future of user interfaces is text fields and chat bubbles, it’s probably a future I don’t wanna participate in shaping. But then of course it’s not.
May 3, 2023 1 min read

Personal Website Tidbits

I'm going to share the open-source packages that I've used while putting together my new personal website (philz.work). I’ve been really impressed with the results I’ve been able to achieve in a short amount of time and with a relatively low amount of effort (because, you know, day job and all).
Dec 27, 2022 1 min read

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Phil's Blog

Hi, I'm Phil Zakharchenko. This is my personal blog with thoughts and ideas around application development on Apple platforms, macOS user interface, Swift, AppKit, SwiftUI, and technology in general.

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