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Nate Wienert - Tamagui, One Stack, Zero, and Universal Apps

Nov 4, 2024

Nate Wienert, the creator of Tamagui and One Stack, simplifies complex development processes for universal apps with React Native. He discusses the journey of building Tamagui, its integration at Uniswap, and the advantages of a monorepo. Nate dives into challenges surrounding the VXRN library, debating Metro vs. Vite, and explores innovative solutions in data synchronization with a new approach called Zero. He also sheds light on merging React and React Native through a novel meta framework, enhancing user experiences across platforms.

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Quick takeaways

The podcast highlights the complexity of sharing code across frameworks and how OneStack aims to streamline this process.

Tamagui is positioned as a robust framework for building shareable UI components, addressing cross-platform compatibility challenges effectively.

Future innovations, particularly with Zero, promise to enhance data-fetching capabilities and significantly improve efficiency in software development.

Deep dives

The Complexity of Code Sharing

Sharing code between different frameworks and platforms involves significant complexity due to the existence of multiple bundlers, routers, and configurations. This complexity can hinder efficiency and innovation in development processes. The conversation highlights the need to streamline these components into a single, more integrated solution. The confusion surrounding varying documentation and integration methods further complicates the developer experience.

Intro

2min

Building Tamagui: A Journey in Product Development

10min

Navigating VXRN Development Challenges

6min

Exploring a New Meta Framework and Data Loading Innovations

5min

Overcoming Database Challenges

6min

Innovations in Data Synchronization and Universal App Development

23min

This week Nate Wienert stop by for a second appearance. Nate is the creator of Tamagui, a framework for building universal apps with React Native. That work led him to create One Stack, a framework for building local first universal apps with React Native.

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