When working on multi platform code switch platform daily to eat own dogfood

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Last Updated: 2024-11-21

When working on multiple platforms (e.g. React Native), use a different platform every alternate day (Android vs iOS) to root out platform specific bugs or blockers early.

I got caught last minute by surprise when the WebView API different on Android and then payments failed (despite working on iOS)