React Native Radio RNR 337 - Meta Quest for React Native w/ Markus Leyendecker
Jul 11, 2025
Markus Leyendecker, a seasoned tech expert at Meta, shares insights on integrating React Native with the Meta Quest. He discusses the exciting potential of mixed reality for developers and highlights Meta's innovations in AR and VR. The conversation dives into the evolution of VR devices and practical applications, such as gaming and automotive repairs. Markus also emphasizes the importance of community support and early product engagement, encouraging developers to explore the immersive possibilities that React Native offers.
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Frustration With Underused Tech
- Markus Leyendecker shared a frustrating experience at Rocket Internet where technology was underused.
- He described a food delivery system where human operators manually allocated drivers instead of using automation.
Automating Tedious Manual Work
- Jamon Holmgren automated a tedious manual task at a home builder using a VBA script.
- This reduced a 40+ hour job to just a few hours and was appreciated by his coworker close to retirement.
Mixed Reality's Market Evolution
- Meta Quest's evolution from PC tethered to standalone enables new user experiences.
- Mixed reality and hand tracking shift the focus from VR gaming to productivity and diverse form factors.