Valentin

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 👇

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

After 5 years as a freelance Shopify developer and 2.5 years inside the mothership, I’ve made the decision to leave Shopify. As I reflect on these years, I keep thinking about my very first Shopify client: a French woman who needed a store built for the haircare products she was making at home. Without knowing it, she introduced me to Shopify and put me on a path that would change the course of my life. In the Shopify ecosystem, I met my partner, made friends for life, moved to the UK, learned a ton, challenged myself, was challenged, and grew more than I could have imagined. Thank you to everyone who made this 7.5-year journey unforgettable. It’s been a wonderful chapter. People thought I was passionate about the Shopify product itself. It’s true, I was. But what I’ve recently discovered is that what I love even more is what sits underneath it: building things that are useful to people, and that have a positive impact on their business and their life. The two often go hand in hand. This is what will guide my next chapter, which I’ll share more about soon. In the meantime, I’ll take some time to reset, recharge, soak up the sun, and hold my loved ones tight.

@lukecarry_ Simulation is becoming real

funny how this tweet feels so wrong now only 1y ago

@YazdiAlexandre @Le_Figaro let's go on 2026 🚀

C'est pas facile, mais on a bien avancé sur BeReal en 2025. Retour sur cette année sportive par @Le_Figaro lefigaro.fr/secteur/high-t…

@julianivaldy would love to join the group 🫶

The #1 community for mobile app founders. I'm less active on X but sharing everything over there. Today I’m dropping 50 invites 👇 Last month, I launched the Mobile Consumer Club: A community of 497+ mobile app builders. Started the group after hearing the same questions: - Is my app idea good? - How can I validate my concept on TikTok? - How do I create organic content efficiently? But every time, the answer depended on: Context, timing, resources… So I thought: Why not create a space to learn together? A place where: - young people break down TikTok trends - devs and designers share the latest AI tools - marketing cracks share their best tactics The goal? Put collective intelligence to work for everyone. Save time, avoid traps, move faster — together. If you're building (or want to build) a consumer mobile app, this is the place to be. Want to join the group? 1️⃣ Like this post 2️⃣ Drop a comment I’ll shoot you an invite.

How I say "I'm French" without saying it Who wants some?

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

another weekend, another round of coffee for deep work mode 🧠 PS: nearly drowned my Mac in matcha this time 🤦‍♂️

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

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!

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!

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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

App Store Connect now officially supports feature nomination 🥳

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I've trained like a snowman this morning

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Went to a coffee shop to enter in deep work mode Need to finish some freelance work

ai won't replace developers instead, it will serve as a valuable aid end all repetitive tasks, we will focus on true value

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

just streamed the CocoaHeads meetup at Komity! this monthly gathering is designed by iOS devs, for iOS devs, offering engaging conferences and discussions by the end, it's all about tech talk, networking, and sharing valuable insights big thanks to Tech Connection and Komity for hosting! 🔥