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Opinion posts from the Add Jam team

Explore our 10 posts in the Opinion category. Gain expert insights and practical advice on this topic.

Have Some Fun with Claude Code

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Have Some Fun with Claude Code

Claude Code is more than a coding assistant. Here are some fun commands, tools and community hacks that make working with it genuinely enjoyable.

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.

Please Stop Ending Every Sentence with 'Right?'

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Please Stop Ending Every Sentence with 'Right?'

That verbal tic where you end every sentence with 'right?' might be undermining your message.

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.

How to Take an App Idea to Market - Startup First Steps

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How to Take an App Idea to Market - Startup First Steps

Turn your app idea into reality. The essential first steps every startup founder should take, from validating your concept to finding a dev partner.

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.

How to Choose a Fractional CTO for a Startup

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How to Choose a Fractional CTO for a Startup

How to find, evaluate and work with a fractional CTO to guide your startup's technology strategy without the cost of a full-time hire.

Market First, Code Later: A Strategic Approach to Product Development

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Market First, Code Later: A Strategic Approach to Product Development

Stop writing code before you know where your product will live. Why successful founders focus on market strategy first to build with stronger fit.

Just charge where you park

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Just charge where you park

After 5 years of EV ownership, we explain why the future of charging lies in accessible AC points where people naturally park, not rapid hubs.

EV mythbusting from a petrol head

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EV mythbusting from a petrol head

Debunking common myths about electric vehicles after 4 years of EV ownership. Why EVs are more practical and affordable than you might think.

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.

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Michael Hayes

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