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Development posts from the Add Jam team

Explore our 28 posts in the Development category. Gain expert insights and practical advice on this topic.

Vibe Coding Your First Mobile App in 2025

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Vibe Coding Your First Mobile App in 2025

Is AI-powered vibe coding the future of app development? What it means in 2025, the tools behind it, and whether you can build a startup without coding.

How much does it cost to make a mobile app in 2025

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How much does it cost to make a mobile app in 2025

The real costs of mobile app development in 2025. From choosing the right tech stack to smart strategies for maximising your development budget.

Playing Audio in React Native with react-native-track-player

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Playing Audio in React Native with react-native-track-player

Integrate audio playback into your React Native apps using react-native-track-player. Includes ready-to-use code snippets for your project.

Using AI Language Models for System Design and UML Diagrams

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Using AI Language Models for System Design and UML Diagrams

How to use AI language models like ChatGPT and Claude for system design, UML diagrams and entity relationship modelling with Mermaid syntax.

React Native Modals in 2025

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React Native Modals in 2025

A complete guide to implementing modals in React Native for 2025. Compare built-in solutions and advanced strategies for your cross-platform app.

Essential Tools and Services for React Native Apps in 2025

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Essential Tools and Services for React Native Apps in 2025

The essential tools and services we rely on for React Native apps in 2025. Reduce errors, improve UX, monetise and scale your app with ease.

Implementing Internationalisation in React Native Apps

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Implementing Internationalisation in React Native Apps

Implement internationalisation (i18n) in React Native with TypeScript integration, native platform setup and automated translation workflows.

Simplifying Rails Controllers with Concerns - Real-world Examples from Our Projects

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Simplifying Rails Controllers with Concerns - Real-world Examples from Our Projects

Keep your Rails controllers clean and maintainable with Controller Concerns. Real-world examples from Add Jam production applications.

Choosing Your Tech Stack as a Startup: A Practical Guide for 2025

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Choosing Your Tech Stack as a Startup: A Practical Guide for 2025

A no-nonsense guide to selecting the right tech stack for your startup. Avoid common pitfalls and make decisions that set your business up for success.

How to use Rails Model Concerns

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How to use Rails Model Concerns

How to use Rails model concerns for maintainable, scalable apps. Practical examples and code snippets from a decade of Rails development.

Using Live Activities in a React Native App

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Using Live Activities in a React Native App

A guide to implementing iOS Live Activities in React Native, covering secure implementation patterns and authentication challenges.

Improving React Native Testing with Jest Snapshots

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Improving React Native Testing with Jest Snapshots

How we use Jest snapshot tests in React Native to catch unintended UI changes and keep our app's functionality stable across releases.

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Michael Hayes

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