PodRocket - A web development podcast from LogRocket Universal React with Mo Khazali
Jan 23, 2025
Mo Khazali, Head of Mobile and Tech Lead at Theodo UK, dives into Universal React, highlighting its power in cross-platform development. He reveals how this framework allows small teams to harness a single codebase for both web and mobile apps. Mo discusses the evolution of code sharing, the significance of the Fabric Rendering Layer in React Native, and the shift towards customizable component libraries. He also emphasizes how Universal React empowers smaller developers to compete with the giants in tech.
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Universal React
- Universal React maximizes code sharing across platforms like web and mobile.
- It prioritizes native experiences and avoids compromising quality.
Cross-Platform History
- Past cross-platform solutions like Java and Flash failed because they didn't respect native implementations.
- React Native's approach is superior because it uses native UI elements under the hood.
Blue Sky Example
- Blue Sky, a competitor to major social media platforms, was built by a small team using Universal React.
- This demonstrates how Universal React enables small teams to compete with larger ones.