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The NAAO Technologies Blog
Articles, case studies, and field notes from the engineers who ship at NAAO. Web, mobile, AI, and cloud — nothing theoretical, everything we've shipped.
Deploying a Vite React App to Google Cloud Run (Step-by-Step)
A production-tested walkthrough for shipping a Vite + React single-page app to Google Cloud Run with Cloud Build, Nginx, and sensible caching headers.
Adding Google Gemini to a React App: A Practical Guide with Code
How to plug Google Gemini into a real React app — streaming, tool use, cost controls, and the security pitfalls we see most often.
React Native vs Flutter in 2026: Which Should Your Startup Choose?
After shipping mobile apps on both, here is how we pick between React Native and Flutter for real clients in 2026 — decision framework included.
The Real Cost of Building an MVP App in 2026 (Mobile + Web)
Line-item breakdown of what it actually costs to ship a production MVP in 2026 — design, dev, infra, compliance, and the things founders forget.
Building an AI Consultant Chatbot with Gemini — Lessons from Shipping One
A case study of the very chatbot on this site: architecture, prompt strategy, cost, and the surprising things real users type into it.
Top App Development Companies in Michigan (2026)
A founder-focused guide to evaluating Michigan app development shops in 2026, including what to look for, what to ignore, and how to avoid common procurement traps.