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Development posts from the Add Jam team

Explore our 26 posts in the Development category. Gain expert insights and practical advice on this topic.

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.

Tech Startup Trends in 2025

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Tech Startup Trends in 2025

The key tech startup trends for 2025 we believe will matter most, from AI in healthcare to EV infrastructure and privacy-first technology.

Using paper to prototype your app design

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Using paper to prototype your app design

A simple paper prototype can be a powerful tool in app design. You don't need fancy software to start bringing your app ideas to life.

Recent case studies

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

Tummy Time - Baby Sensory Play

Tummy Time - Baby Sensory Play

A sensory play app for babies during tummy time. Built with SwiftUI for iOS and iPadOS, using the camera, accelerometer, touch and sound to create engaging scenes that encourage babies to lift, look and explore.

Cyber Check - Cyber Essentials Compliance, Simplified

Cyber Check - Cyber Essentials Compliance, Simplified

A desktop application that automates Cyber Essentials Plus device auditing. Built from our own certification experience because manually checking 50 security settings across every machine is nobody's idea of a good time.

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.

We take products from an idea to revenue

Add Jam is your plug in team of web and mobile developers, designers and product managers. We work with you to create, ship and scale digital products that people use and love.

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Michael Hayes

Co-founder of Add Jam

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