Ruben Mertens
Ruben is a freelance iOS developer in Ghent who quotes, builds and maintains apps for small companies. He covers project costs, tools, devices, desk setups and the day to day of working as a developer.
4 pieces by Ruben
USB-C hub for MacBook: what to check before you buy, and picks
What to check in a USB-C hub for a MacBook: pass-through power, how many screens macOS will extend, USB-A for test phones, card readers, Ethernet and heat.
A mobile developer's desk: hubs, cables, chargers and stands
What a mobile developer's desk needs: USB-C hubs and specs that matter, data versus charging cables, multi-port chargers, phone stands and a second screen.
How much does it cost to build an app? A line by line breakdown
A freelance iOS developer walks through an app budget line by line, from discovery and design to backend, testing, launch and the yearly cost of upkeep.
From mobile developer to engineering manager: what changes
A freelance iOS developer looks back on two years as a mobile team lead: the calendar, one-to-ones, hiring, saying no, and why going back to code is fine.