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RNR 291 - RNR Explains: The Dev Menu

Mar 15, 2024
Unveil the secrets of the dev menu in React Native with tips and tricks. Explore features like screen recording, hot reloading, and network monitoring. Evolution of Dev Menu and Fast Refresh in React Native development. Delve into FPS summaries, frame dropping, and debugger landscape. Android dev menu complexities and leveraging Expo and React Native for seamless experience.
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Quick takeaways

  • Custom commands in Reactotron can open Dev Menu for added convenience in development workflow.
  • Using Perf monitor in Dev Menu provides insights into app performance metrics like RAM usage and script execution.

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Exploring the Dev Menu in React Native

The podcast delves into explaining the Dev Menu, also known as the debug menu in React Native development. The hosts highlight the various ways to access the Dev Menu, such as shaking a physical device, using commands on Android emulators, or terminal commands like Metro D. They emphasize the importance of understanding the different tabs within the Dev Menu, like the inspector for inspecting elements, the performance tab, and the touchables tab for identifying touchable areas on the screen.

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