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Developing an app is no picnic, so here's some resources help you navigate the minefield and go in with eyes open.

Josh Mustapha Pocketworks
By Josh Mustafa,
February 5, 2026

I built three apps in a year. Two worked, one didn’t, and that was fine.

Building apps is the easy part of product development - ensuring they succeed is the real challenge. In this article, I share what I learnt from investing time in a product that ultimately didn't make it.

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Tobin Harris Pocketworks
By Tobin Harris,
July 24, 2025

Reuse it or lose it: The role of circular apps, and could you build one?

More apps are enabling people to reuse, resell and share, supporting the shift to a circular economy. Here’s what that means for business leaders and product teams.

Adam Stone Pocketworks
By Adam Stone,
February 27, 2025

Why product roadmap creation can be a challenge (and what to do about it)

Creating a product roadmap sounds like a simple task, but in reality it is one of the most challenging aspects of managing a product. This article breaks down why it's so difficult and offers some actionable strategies to make building a roadmap easier.

Tobin Harris Pocketworks
By Tobin Harris,
October 29, 2024

We just launched AppFlows - a tool to help you visualise app ideas and strategies 🚀

If you're a tech leader who is tasked with taking a mobile app to market, check out AppFlows - a free tool that helps you lock in your mobile strategy and visualise ideas as fast as you can type.

Judit Salvado Pocketworks
By Judit Salvadó,
May 21, 2024

Design Systems: why are they good for your business and the planet

If you’re planning to create or redesign an app, knowing about Design Systems can help. They are a powerful solution that benefits businesses and can align with environmental goals.

Tobin Harris Pocketworks
By Tobin Harris,
August 1, 2023

Pocketworks goes to Tuscany

If you're a remote-first company, this may provide a little inspiration for your next team meet-up. This time, seventeen Pocketeers gathered in the beautiful Tuscany for some training, workshops and team building.