Exploring React Native and the Evolution of Expo with Simon Grimm

Simon Grimm from galaxies .dev joins the podcast to discuss his journey with React Native, comparing it to frameworks like Ionic and highlighting the benefits of using React Native for cross-platform app development. The conversation delves into React Native's ability to render native components for a more authentic user experience, the evolution of Expo as a recommended framework, and the challenges faced by cross-platform frameworks in balancing a unified look and native feel. They also touch on the distinctions between open source offerings and paid services like EAS within the React Native ecosystem.