Before You Type "Connect Supabase": The Two Values to Copy, and the One You Must Not
Rork asks for just two things before you type Connect Supabase in chat: a Publishable key and your project link. Here is where to copy them from, how to avoid pasting the secret key that sits on the same screen, and a small script that checks the values locally first.
The night the Play Console wouldn't let me submit — release notes cap at 500 characters per language
Google Play release notes are limited to 500 characters per language. Here is how I got unstuck after pasting a long update memo, plus a short check script and what to do when an old draft release blocks a new one.
Two logins to check first when Expo Go stops opening your preview
When the QR code stops loading your Rork preview on a real device, check the logins before the router. Here is which path needs a sign-in on both ends, and which paths are untouched.
The names you can change, and the ones you can't — the 30 minutes before your first Rork release
An app has three names, and only the display name can be changed after release. Here is how I check the identifiers Rork fills in by default, using a dependency-free script, before I hit submit.
Complete Roadmap for Starting Personal Mobile App Development — 2026 Edition
A practical roadmap for building and shipping your first mobile app as an indie developer in 2026, comparing Rork, Flutter, React Native, and SwiftUI.
Build Your First App with Rork in 30 Minutes — No Coding Experience Needed
No programming experience? With Rork you can build a working mobile app in 30 minutes. A gentle step-by-step walkthrough from sign-up to design, preview, and sharing.