hora Blog
Updates, dev logs, launch notes, and technical write-ups from building hora Calendar: a native Mac app for Google Calendar, real-time sync, keyboard workflows, SwiftUI performance, and the product decisions behind each release.
2026-06-15
How to Sync Your Calendar With a Scheduling App
How to sync your calendar with a scheduling app like Calendly: two-way sync, the Apple iCloud gotcha, and why busy times don't always block.
2026-06-05
Types of Calendar Layouts: Which View to Use
Types of calendar layouts explained: day, week, month, agenda, timeline, and year views, plus when each one works best.
2026-05-29
Google Calendar App for Mac: What hora 1.0 Brings
hora 1.0 is a native Google Calendar app for Mac with real-time sync, menu bar, widgets, quick add, Focus Time, and privacy-first design.
2026-05-21
Google Calendar API vs CalDAV
Google Calendar API vs CalDAV: a practical breakdown of sync, features, auth, and performance so you can pick the right calendar integration.
2026-05-14
Google Calendar Swift Package Migration
I spent a month hand-writing Google Calendar API code before switching to Google's Swift package. I would not do it again, but it was worth it.
2026-05-13
Time Blocking App for Mac: 2026 Guide
Looking for the best time blocking app for Mac? Here is a practical 2026 guide to choose the right app by workflow, not feature fluff.
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