Over the last 10+ years, I've worked as an iOS Engineer, Tech Lead, and Mobile Architect, building products across fintech, crypto, and enterprise environments.

I've also interviewed hundreds of engineers, from Junior developers to Engineering Managers.

One thing I've learned is that engineering growth rarely comes from learning another framework.

It comes from understanding how systems evolve, how technical decisions are made, and how experienced engineers think about trade-offs.

That's what this newsletter is about.

Here you'll find practical insights on:

• iOS development and Swift
• Mobile architecture and system design
• Technical leadership
• Career growth
• Interview preparation
• Real-world engineering lessons from production systems

No hype. No recycled content. No "10x engineer" nonsense.

Just practical ideas, frameworks, and lessons that have helped me throughout my career.

If you're an iOS engineer looking to move from Junior to Senior, from Senior to Architect, or from individual contributor to leadership, you're in the right place.

Thanks for subscribing.

— Mike Salari