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React Native Radio
RNR 318 - Maintaining Open Source Libraries at Software Mansion
Jan 10, 2025
Kacper Kapuściak, an open source developer at Software Mansion, maintains vital libraries like React Native Screens and contributes to Reanimated documentation. He shares insights on the intricacies of managing open source libraries in a rapidly growing company. The discussion covers the impact of these libraries on the community and exciting innovations like the React Native Web GPU. Kacper also highlights the collaborative roles of Expo in enhancing developer experiences and introduces a new YouTube channel aimed at simplifying learning for experienced developers.
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- Software Mansion's commitment to open source is evident in their dedicated team and the development of essential tools like Reanimated.
- Creating effective open source libraries requires identifying community needs, designing user-friendly APIs, and prioritizing thorough documentation.
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