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James ThangDeveloper & maker

INDEPENDENT DEVELOPER · AUTHOR · INSTRUCTOR

Thoughtful apps.
Built to matter.

I’m James Thang (Dương Đình Bảo Thăng), an iOS specialist, SwiftUI instructor, and technical author building practical tools, thoughtful games, and polished experiences for iPhone and Mac.

I bring hands-on product development, SwiftUI and UIKit expertise, and experience with coding agents to help turn an idea into an app ready to ship.

A LITTLE CRAFT. A LOT OF CARE.
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18 independent app projects

02 published technical books

01 SwiftUI course

From an idea to something you can use.

SELECTED WORK

A few things I’ve made.

Independent projects across productivity, utilities, games, finance, and business tools.

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18 projects · iOS & macOS

HOW I CAN HELP

Good ideas deserve
good engineering.

For founders and teams building a new app, improving an existing product, or extending to another platform.

01

Native iOS & macOS

Swift, SwiftUI, and UIKit for apps that feel at home on Apple platforms. From interface design and system integrations to purchases and App Store preparation.

  • Swift
  • SwiftUI
  • UIKit
02

Cross-platform mobile

React Native development for projects that need a shared mobile foundation, with attention to platform behavior, usable interfaces, and maintainable code.

  • React Native
  • Mobile UI
  • Platform integration
03

Agent-assisted engineering

Experience working with Codex, Claude Code, and Cursor across development tasks. I pair these tools with hands-on implementation, code review, and testing.

  • Codex
  • Claude Code
  • Cursor

From the first screen to the release.

I connect interface work with the details that make an app useful: data flows, backend integrations, platform features, monetization, and release preparation. My independent apps are a place to put that thinking into practice.

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WRITING & TEACHING

What I learn,
I share.

Technical books and a hands-on course that turn mobile development concepts into practical learning.

Ultimate SwiftUI Handbook for iOS Developers book cover

PUBLISHED BOOK

Ultimate SwiftUI Handbook for iOS Developers

A practical guide to building iOS interfaces with SwiftUI, from core concepts to more advanced techniques.

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Ultimate Firebase for iOS and Android Applications book cover

PUBLISHED BOOK

Ultimate Firebase for iOS and Android Applications

A guide to Firebase services for iOS and Android applications, including authentication, databases, and backend integration.

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SwiftUI Essentials course on Udemy

UDEMY COURSE

SwiftUI Essentials: Kickstart Your iOS Development Journey

A beginner-friendly introduction to SwiftUI through practical projects and the foundations of building iOS interfaces.

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LET’S WORK TOGETHER

Something on your mind?
Let’s make it happen.

Tell me about your product, the platform, and the challenge you’re working through. I’m interested in useful software and the people making it.

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