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Development posts from the Add Jam team

Explore our 25 posts in the Development category. Gain expert insights and practical advice on this topic.

Optimising React Native App Performance in 2026

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Optimising React Native App Performance in 2026

Practical React Native performance optimisations we applied to a production app. From taming re-renders and Zustand store writes to batching API data and making maps usable.

Our Experience Adding E2E Testing to React Native with Maestro

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Our Experience Adding E2E Testing to React Native with Maestro

We added end-to-end testing to a React Native project using Maestro. Here's what we liked, what we ran into and whether we'd recommend it.

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)

What Cyber Essentials Plus certification involved, why compliance matters more than ever when AI writes your code and tips for making it 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 founders far, but turning that prototype into a product customers trust requires professional engineering. Here's why.

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

JSON-LD structured data can dramatically improve your search visibility, click-through rates and give your product a competitive edge in 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

How Add Jam uses Glasgow as a living laboratory for mobile app development, testing Apple Search Ads and ASO techniques through real local apps.

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

AI coding assistants can take you far but what other tools do you need to ship a real product? Our guide to making 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? 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.

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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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