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SDK58 — The Expo SDK 58 beta is open. It adopts the iOS 27 UIScene lifecycle, and R8 is now on by default for Android release buildsSWIFT — Rork no longer creates new Expo projects. New apps are Swift, Kotlin or React, and existing Expo projects keep building as before11/01 — Forty-two days remain for anyone who filed an extension on Google Play's target API level. Miss it and new users on newer devices stop seeing the appEXPOGO — Scanning the QR code in Expo Go stopped working for some people. Since September 3, iOS requires you to be signed in on both the terminal and the appNEW — What I changed when prebuild stopped and asked for the standard Swift AppDelegateXCODE27 — Xcode 27 is not required yet. The latest EAS Build image is still 26.6, and the 27 image is listed as coming soonSDK58 — The Expo SDK 58 beta is open. It adopts the iOS 27 UIScene lifecycle, and R8 is now on by default for Android release buildsSWIFT — Rork no longer creates new Expo projects. New apps are Swift, Kotlin or React, and existing Expo projects keep building as before11/01 — Forty-two days remain for anyone who filed an extension on Google Play's target API level. Miss it and new users on newer devices stop seeing the appEXPOGO — Scanning the QR code in Expo Go stopped working for some people. Since September 3, iOS requires you to be signed in on both the terminal and the appNEW — What I changed when prebuild stopped and asked for the standard Swift AppDelegateXCODE27 — Xcode 27 is not required yet. The latest EAS Build image is still 26.6, and the 27 image is listed as coming soon
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Dev Tools/2026-04-21Intermediate

Building a Settings Screen That Actually Works in Your Rork App — Notifications, Subscription Management, and Legal Requirements

A practical guide to building production-grade settings screens for your Rork app, covering notifications, subscription management, legal disclosures, and support flows — with real code examples.

Business/2026-04-20Advanced

From Rork Prompt to App Store Revenue: A Case Study

A detailed personal case study of taking a Rork app from concept to App Store revenue. Every phase documented: planning, development, App Store review, launch, monetization, and iteration — with real numbers.

Getting Started/2026-04-20Beginner

3 Walls Every Rork Beginner Hits — And How to Actually Get Past Them

Every Rork beginner hits the same three walls: prompts that don't produce what you imagined, apps that break on real devices, and App Store rejections. Here's how to get past each one with practical, experience-based advice.

Getting Started/2026-04-20Beginner

Build a Baby Diary App in 1 Hour with Rork — A Beginner's Guide to AI App Development

Learn how to build a baby diary and growth tracking app using Rork — no coding required. Add photo journaling, height/weight charts, and a photo gallery in about 1 hour with AI-powered app development.

Getting Started/2026-04-20Intermediate

Build a Complete App Over the Weekend: A Practical Rork Workflow for Indie Developers

A practical two-day workflow for building and submitting an app with Rork. Covers idea selection, prompt design, TestFlight distribution, and App Store submission — everything you need to make the most of your weekend.

Business/2026-04-20Intermediate

Rork vs Bubble vs Glide: An Honest Comparison From an Indie Developer Who Used All Three

A straight-talking comparison of Rork, Bubble, and Glide from an indie developer who has used all three. Which tool to pick in 2026 for mobile apps, web apps, and everything in between.

Dev Tools/2026-04-20Intermediate

What Changes After You Launch a Rork App — The Reality of Maintaining What AI Built

Lessons from shipping a Rork-built app on the App Store and watching real users interact with it. Where AI code generation shines, where it falls short, and what you'll need to add yourself.

Dev Tools/2026-04-20Intermediate

Rork App Data Not Saving or Disappearing: Causes and Fixes

When Rork app data isn't saving or disappears after a restart, a handful of root causes explain most cases. This guide covers AsyncStorage pitfalls, async timing bugs, key mismatches, and when to switch to MMKV.

Dev Tools/2026-04-20Intermediate

Why useEffect Loops Infinitely in Rork-Generated Code — and How to Fix It

Rork-generated React Native code can trigger useEffect infinite loops through subtle dependency array mistakes. This guide covers 5 common causes — stale deps, object references, unstable callbacks — with Before/After code fixes.

Dev Tools/2026-04-20Advanced

Using Rork Max Auto-Backend at Production Level — Data Persistence, Auth, and External Service Integration

Complete production guide for Rork Max's auto-backend API. Covers database design for data persistence, JWT auth flows, external API integration including Stripe, and the migration strategy for when Rork's backend reaches its limits.

Business/2026-04-20Advanced

Cutting App Store Review Replies From 32 Minutes a Day to 8 — App Store Connect API × Gemini × Cloudflare Workers in Production

Field notes on an AI-drafted, human-approved review reply pipeline: why 0.85 became my confidence threshold, JWT clock-skew workarounds, and Crashlytics-driven reply branching, with three months of measured numbers.

Dev Tools/2026-04-19Advanced

Build a Brand EC App with Rork × Shopify Storefront API — Products, Cart, Checkout, Order History, and Push Notifications

A complete guide to building a branded e-commerce mobile app with Rork and the Shopify Storefront API. Covers product listing, cart management, checkout flow, order management, and push notifications — with production-ready code and App Store submission tips.