Cedric van Putten

In this engaging discussion, Cedric van Putten, who contributes to Expo’s customer success and SDK maintenance, and Alex Hunt, a software engineer at Meta focused on React Native developer tools, dive into the future of debugging in React Native. They explore the new React Native DevTools, emphasizing the superiority of debuggers over console.log. The conversation highlights the power of Chrome DevTools Protocol and the importance of enhanced features like breakpoints and network inspectors, aiming to make debugging more accessible for developers across platforms.

Cedric van Putten, an engineer from Expo based in Amsterdam, shares insights about Expo Atlas, a revolutionary tool for visualizing Metro bundles. He discusses how Atlas helps developers identify bloat in their apps and enhances the debugging experience. Cedric reveals the tool's journey from an internal solution to an open-source project, detailing its impact on application efficiency and future developments. Additionally, he emphasizes the importance of specialized tools in optimizing React Native development.