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RNR 321 - Expo DOM with Evan Bacon
Feb 7, 2025
Evan Bacon, creator of Expo Router and Expo DOM components, joins to discuss revolutionary DOM components in Expo. He highlights how these tools simplify incremental web-to-native migration for developers. The conversation touches on practical strategies for enhancing user experiences and the advantages of using shared code. Moreover, Evan shares his unique background as a Lego artist, drawing parallels between building with Lego and app development. Listeners can expect insights into creativity and flexibility in both tech and art!
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- Expo DOM components enable incremental migration from web to native, allowing for a smoother transition without needing a full code rewrite.
- The styling flexibility within DOM components empowers developers to use familiar CSS methodologies, enhancing design capabilities and user experience.
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Introduction to DOM Components
DOM components are React components that utilize a 'use dom' directive, allowing them to render within a web view instead of translating web code to native views. This approach leverages React Native's web view capabilities to facilitate the use of web technologies within a React Native app. By using DOM components, developers can share existing bundler code and easily incorporate their websites into mobile applications without having to rebuild from scratch. This ability enables a smooth transition from web to native, allowing developers to incrementally migrate components while utilizing their existing web infrastructure.
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