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Getting ready to Launch

Post author By Michael Rowe
Post date July 26, 2026
Categories In blog, Personal - Software and IT
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Over the last few weeks, I’ve been working hard in the evenings and weekends to get my app, Stepwise Improvements, ready for launch. I’ve had over 20 new builds, working on small code cleanup, test coverage, and uncovered bugs to make this one of the most exciting app launches for me. I have taken my […]

Building StepWise

Post author By Michael Rowe
Post date July 18, 2026
Categories In blog, Personal - Software and IT
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Two Weeks From First Commit to a Walking Coach experience A build diary for a watchOS-first app, what shipped, what broke, and what my git history taught me. The idea StepWise is a simple pitch: your Apple Watch nudges you to take a short 5‑minute walk (target pace: a gentle 2 mph) at a steady […]

New App Ready for TestFlight

Post author By Michael Rowe
Post date July 12, 2026
Categories In blog, Personal - Software and IT

I’ve been working on this new app for a few weeks, and I believe it is ready for feedback from testers. I put together a teaser video to help people understand what it does, without giving too much away. I am still waiting for Apple to approve the submission for testers, so hopefully I’ll get […]