hey, i'm Jay.
i build apps & ship in public.

Here's where I write about what I'm building, what I'm breaking, and what I'm learning.

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// recent posts
Apr 15, 2026 aiworkflowjaba
How I Automated JABA's Developer Update Posts
I built a GitHub Actions pipeline that collects merged PRs across three repos, generates a developer update post with Claude, validates the output, and opens a PR for my review every two weeks.
Apr 4, 2026 shipping notes
Numbers Up, Lessons Mixed 📊
New users nearly 5x'd in Camp Notes, plus a technical trick to keep everyone on the latest version.
Mar 6, 2026 shipping notes
New app launched but basically no users
February 2026 recap and what I'll be doing in March.
Nov 9, 2025 swiftswift testing
How to run Swift Tests Serially across files
Here's how I am running Swift Tests serially. Note, this is using Swift Testing.
Oct 31, 2025
Journey to $1000 MRR: Month 1 recap
A deep dive into what happneed this month and how close I am to reaching my $1000 MRR.
// about

I'm Jay Wilson, an indie app developer who cares deeply about craft. I believe the best apps aren't just functional — they're thoughtfully designed, carefully built, and genuinely enjoyable to use. The details matter.

I run CCT Plus LLC, where I build and ship my own apps. Every product I put out is something I actually use myself — no filler, no dark patterns, nothing that wastes the user's time.

This site is where I write about the process. The decisions that go into building something worth using, the tradeoffs I actually face, and the things I learn along the way. It's honest, it's specific, and it's for people who care about making good software.

If you want the personal side, I'm over at jaywilson.zip.

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