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Insights and advice on building brilliant software products

Tap into expert guidance from our seasoned team at Add Jam, where we specialise in creating cutting-edge React Native apps, robust Ruby on Rails solutions, and dynamic React web applications. Discover actionable tips and insights to elevate your business, enhance your products and services, and drive meaningful innovation.

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.

Essential Free Resources for Scottish Startup Founders

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Essential Free Resources for Scottish Startup Founders

A curated collection of useful free resources, communities and support available to tech startup founders in Scotland.

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.

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.

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.

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Michael Hayes

Co-founder of Add Jam

Hey! Co-founder of Add Jam here. I'm available to chat about startups, tech, design, and development. Drop me a message or book a call in my calendar at a time that suits you.