Evolution of Debugging Tools in React Native

Expo-vember's epic finale! React Native’s debugging tools are getting a major upgrade! Host Jamon Holmgren talks with Cedric van Putten (Expo) and Alex Hunt (Meta) about the new React Native DevTools. They discuss why the teams joined forces to build a more reliable debugging experience, the power of Chrome DevTools Protocol, and what’s coming next for React Native debugging. Plus, learn why debuggers beat console.log and how the new tools make debugging more accessible for developers on all platforms.

Show Notes

• Alex’s talk at React Universe Conf 2024 - The New React Native Debugger
• Cedric’s talk at AppJS Conf 2023 - Debugging Should Be Easier
• Alex’s talk at AppJS Conf 2023 - Metro and React Native DevX in 2023
• [0.76] React Native DevTools — Issues and Feedback #819
• Chrome DevTools Protocol (CDP)
• 0.76 Release Notes
• Reactotron
• Radon IDE (previously React Native IDE)
• RNR 309 - React Native IDE with Krzysztof Magiera

Connect With Us!

• React Native Radio: @ReactNativeRdio
• Jamon Holmgren: @jamonholmgren
• Alex Hunt: Alex on LinkedIn
• Cedric van Putten: @cedric_dev
• Infinite Red Slack Community: https://community.infinite.red

This episode is brought to you by Infinite Red!

Infinite Red is an expert React Native consultancy located in the USA. With nearly a decade of React Native experience and deep roots in the React Native community (hosts of Chain React and the React Native Newsletter, core React Native contributors, creators of Ignite and Reactotron, and much, much more), Infinite Red is the best choice for helping you build and deploy your next React Native app.