uAlarm – Youtube Alarm App

My alarm app venture leveraged YouTube’s API to create a personalized wake-up experience, allowing users to awaken to a video of their choice. This innovative concept introduced unique challenges, notably requiring the app to remain open to function effectively. My journey into problem-solving is detailed on my developer journey page, where I describe implementing creative but temporary solutions to enhance usability. One such workaround involved using the phone’s photosensor to turn off the screen when placed face down, inspired by similar mechanics I observed in apps that used AM/FM radio signals. This project not only required me to master new skills such as making REST API calls, handling UserDefaults, and managing local databases, but it also pushed the boundaries of my technical knowledge at the time. Reflecting on this from the perspective of 2024, my confidence has transformed from uncertainty to certainty—I don’t just think I can tackle such challenges; I know I can.