2023 has been a improbable 12 months for me in some ways. This text continues to do nicely, which is continually shocking, and the Swift Package deal Index acquired assist from Apple and continues to develop past all expectations. But, I really feel melancholy as we method the top of 2023.

I hope you’re not feeling the identical means I’m, however simply in case you’re, it’s value a reminder, and I say this primarily to myself: Breaks from work are important.

I’m horrible at taking breaks. Once I labored for another person, I all the time ended the 12 months with spare trip days as December ended, and that drawback solely received worse after I began working for myself. It’s not that I by no means take a time without work, however needing to ship this article each Friday means I can by no means change off for an entire week, which maintains a comparatively constant stage of background stress all year long. I don’t imply to complain. I do know I’m fortunate to be on this state of affairs, and there are numerous jobs with far greater stress, but it surely doesn’t change the truth that I really feel exhausted.

So, I’m going to attempt to change off as a lot as attainable for the following two weeks and give attention to the optimistic issues that occurred this 12 months. I’ll put collectively the “Better of And Lastly…” version that you just’ll obtain subsequent Friday as quickly as I’ve despatched out this concern, and that’s the e-newsletter achieved till the brand new 12 months! I’ll additionally take as a lot time as attainable off from the bundle index, and despite the fact that I’ve an concept for a bit of experiment within the documentation internet hosting system I’d like to prototype in a number of spare days, I feel it wants to attend.

Thanks all a lot for persevering with to learn my phrases right here throughout 2023, for writing all the weblog posts and articles I hyperlink to, and for the suggestions and sort phrases you ship in replies. I additionally hope that, wherever attainable, you may also take a break over the vacations.

I’ll be again at full capability, refreshed and able to go on the fifth of January, and I can’t wait to see what 2024 brings!

Dave Verwer