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Development posts from the Add Jam team

Explore our 16 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? 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.

Essential Tools and Services for React Native Apps in 2025

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Essential Tools and Services for React Native Apps in 2025

Here are the essential tools and services we rely on for creating successful React Native mobile applications in 2025. Reduce errors, improve user experience, monetise and scale your app with ease.

Implementing Internationalisation in React Native Apps

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Implementing Internationalisation in React Native Apps

A guide to implementing internationalisation (i18n) in React Native applications, including TypeScript integration, native platform considerations, 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

Looking to have improve your Rails project structure? Use Controller Concerns to keep our Rails controllers clean and maintainable. Learn from real-world examples Add Jam have in production.

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 technology stack for your startup. Learn how to avoid common pitfalls and make decisions that will set your business up for success.

How to use Rails Model Concerns

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How to use Rails Model Concerns

Learn how to use Ruby on Rails model concerns to build maintainable, scalable applications. Practical examples, best practices and code snippets from our decade of Rails development experience.

Using Live Activities in a React Native App

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Using Live Activities in a React Native App

A comprehensive guide to implementing and updating iOS Live Activities in your React Native application, with a focus on secure implementation patterns and authentication challenges.

Improving React Native Testing with Jest Snapshots

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Improving React Native Testing with Jest Snapshots

Enhancing our React Native app's testing strategy by incorporating Jest snapshot tests to catch unintended changes and ensure our app's functionality remains stable.

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Recent case studies

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

Simple ASO Keyword Tool

Simple ASO Keyword Tool

We built a free, no-nonsense App Store Optimization tool that helps developers avoid common keyword mistakes and boost their app's visibility. Created in an afternoon, it's now 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

Educational Intelligence: Money Matters

Educational Intelligence: Money Matters

How Add Jam partnered with Educational Intelligence to create Money Matters, a digital platform addressing the UK's financial literacy crisis where 12.9 million adults struggle with money management.

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Michael Hayes

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