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Development posts from the Add Jam team

Explore our 23 posts in the Development category. Gain expert insights and practical advice on this topic.

What We Learned doing Cyber Essentials Plus Certification (And Why It Matters in the AI Era)

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What We Learned doing Cyber Essentials Plus Certification (And Why It Matters in the AI Era)

Add Jam recently achieved Cyber Essentials Plus certification. Here's what the process involved, why compliance matters more than ever when AI writes your code and some tips for making the process easier.

Why Grassroots Tech Matters

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Why Grassroots Tech Matters

We stepped in to sponsor GlasgowJS when their venue fell through. Here's why supporting grassroots tech meetups matters more than ever.

From Vibe Code to Production: When Your Prototype Needs Real Engineering

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From Vibe Code to Production: When Your Prototype Needs Real Engineering

Vibe coding can take non-technical founders far, but turning that prototype into a product customers can pay for and trust requires professional engineering. Here's what you need to know.

Beyond Vibe Coding - Applying AI to Other Business Functions

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Beyond Vibe Coding - Applying AI to Other Business Functions

Vibe coding is cool but can the Vibe be applied anywhere else? Examples of how Add Jam are apply AI in business functions other than writing code.

Why You Should Add JSON-LD to Your Website or Web App

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Why You Should Add JSON-LD to Your Website or Web App

Adding JSON-LD structured data can dramatically improve your website's search visibility, click-through rates and user experience whilst providing your product a competitive edge in search results.

Using Glasgow as Our Tech Test Bed - How Local Apps Drive Innovation

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Using Glasgow as Our Tech Test Bed - How Local Apps Drive Innovation

Discover how Add Jam leverages Glasgow as a living laboratory for mobile app development, testing everything from Apple Search Ads to ASO techniques through real local applications that serve our community.

The Other Tools and Services a Vibe Coder Needs in 2025

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The Other Tools and Services a Vibe Coder Needs in 2025

Using AI coding assistants can take you far but what other tools and services do you need to ship a software product? This is our guide to making your AI-generated code production-ready.

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? Discover what vibe coding means in 2025, the tools that make it possible, and whether you can truly build a startup without traditional coding skills.

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

We explore the real costings of mobile app development in 2025. From choosing the right tech stack to smart development strategies, learn how to maximise your app 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

Learn how to easily integrate audio playback into your React Native apps using the react-native-track-player package. Includes code snippets you can use in 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

Discover how to leverage AI language models like ChatGPT and Claude for system design, UML diagrams, and entity relationship modelling. Learn about using Mermaid for clear technical documentation.

React Native Modals in 2025

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React Native Modals in 2025

Explore the different approaches to implementing modals in React Native for 2025. From built-in solutions to advanced implementations, learn which modal strategy best suits your cross-platform development needs.

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Recent case studies

Here's a look at some of products we've brought to market recently

With Jack - Freelance Insurance

With Jack - Freelance Insurance

With Jack offers peace of mind and protection for UK freelance creatives and SMEs. Friendly, personable and reliable insurance.

Simple ASO Keyword Tool - Free ASO Platform

Simple ASO Keyword Tool - Free ASO Platform

We built a free, no-nonsense App Store Optimization tool that helps developers avoid common keyword mistakes and boost their app's visibility. What started as an afternoon project has evolved into a suite of free ASO tools helping app creators worldwide get their apps discovered.

PEM Diary - ME/CFS Crash Log

PEM Diary - ME/CFS Crash Log

PEM Diary is a React Native mobile app designed to help individuals with ME/CFS track and document PEM episodes. Built from personal experience, this app serves as a handy tool to understand your condition

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Michael Hayes

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