It happens sometimes when you follow a 78solutions methodology — solve 1.5 problems a week (well) — and let the solutions to one problem evolve into answers for another.
I was deep in FitnessTracker when I realized the photo module I had built was genuinely useful on its own. As I explored the idea further, I saw that with just one more module, I could turn that feature into a dedicated tool — one that I could use for both my publishing workflow and photography hobby.
And so, here we are.
My development practice is built around reusable software. It’s such a core part of my workflow that before I call a module “done,” I drop it into my Tauri starter and make sure it runs. In that sense, StorePhotos isn’t a distraction — it’s just taking integration testing a little too far. :)
The stack is identical to FitnessTracker: Tauri, SQLX, React, and custom SCSS. StorePhotos and FitnessTracker will share roughly 70% of the same code, the same support system, and the same tooling — so supporting one will likely make the other better.
StorePhotos will be released for Windows in Q3 2025, with a macOS release likely to follow in early 2026. Stay tuned to the development log for updates.