

Rocket Ship
Simon Grimm
Welcome aboard the Rocket Ship, the ultimate podcast voyage into the heart of React Native development with Simon Grimm! Whether you're a seasoned mobile app developer or just starting your journey, this is your go-to destination for all things React Native and Expo.
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Sep 26, 2023 • 47min
#009 - Why you need React Native Animations with Catalin Miron
Simon talks with Catalin Miron, the expert in React Native animations. We discuss strategies to get started with animations, how interpolation works, and why you should use Reanimated!Learn React Native - https://galaxies.devCatalin MironTwitterYouTubeAnimateReactNative.comLinksAnimations should be fun - AppJSMotiReact Native Marquee

Sep 19, 2023 • 48min
#008 - Build your own Startup with Vadim Savin
Simon talks with Vadim Savin, creator of the popular NotJustDev YouTube channel and brand! We talk about Hackathons, creating your own startups with code, finding ideas and niches, Vadims new Accelerator program and how not to over-engineer your side project!Learn React Native - https://galaxies.devVadim Savin:Vadim Twitter: https://twitter.com/VadimNotJustDevVadim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@notjustdevnotJustDev: https://www.notjust.dev/notJustDev Accelerator: https://www.notjust.dev/acceleratorLinks Mentioned:TamaguiTamagui TakeoutSupabase

Sep 12, 2023 • 55min
#007 - Expo, Router & Debugging with Cedric van Putten
Simon talks with Cedric van Putten, Engineer, and Jack of all trades at Expo! We talk about Expo vs React Native CLI, improvements for React Native debugging, Expo Router, and what else we can expect from Expo over the next time! Learn React Native - https://galaxies.devCedric Twitter: https://x.com/cedric_devCedric Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/cedric.dev

Sep 5, 2023 • 48min
#006 - Amplify & React Native Courses with Alberto Moedano
Simon talks with Alberto Moedano who runs a Spanish and English YouTube channel for React Native. We talk about his journey from Unity to React Native, remote work from the USA and his experience with AWS Amplify compared to Firebase.Learn React Native - https://galaxies.devBeto Twitter: https://twitter.com/betomoedanoBeto YT English: https://www.youtube.com/@codewithbetoBeto YT Spanish: https://www.youtube.com/@codewithbeto1Code with Beto Courses: https://codewithbeto.dev/Links:NestJS: https://nestjs.com/

Aug 29, 2023 • 51min
#005 - Building the World's Best Apps with Áron Berezkin
Simon talks with Aron Berezkin, a senior React Native developer from Prague. Aron works for a company called STRV, and has been involved in the creation of apps like The Pump for Arnold Schwarzenegger or the #1 Bible app Ascension!Learn React Native - https://galaxies.devAron Twitter: https://twitter.com/AronBerezkinAron Blog: https://www.aronberezkin.com/Aron Github: https://github.com/AronBeSTRV Company: https://www.strv.com/Links:The Pump: https://www.aronberezkin.com/posts/portfolio-update-the-pumpAscension: https://www.aronberezkin.com/posts/portfolio-update-ascensionMobin app designs: https://mobbin.com/browse/ios/apps

Aug 22, 2023 • 48min
#004 - Flutter vs React Native and Reanimated with Enzo Mangano
Simon talks with Enzo, an Italian developer who is running his own company. We dive back into Enzo's past with Flutter, how he switched to React Native, and what's different. Additionally, we dive into Enzo's love for React Native Reanimated and explore what's possible and new!Learn React Native - https://galaxies.devEnzo Twitter: https://twitter.com/reactiive_Enzo YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReactiiveEnzo Company: https://www.worklet.itLinks:William Candillon: https://www.youtube.com/@wcandillonCatalin Miron: https://www.youtube.com/@CatalinMironDevDan's React Native Lab: https://www.youtube.com/@DanRNLabReact Native Reanimated: https://github.com/software-mansion/react-native-reanimatedReact Native Figma Squircle: https://github.com/phamfoo/react-native-figma-squircle

Aug 15, 2023 • 41min
#003 - Building a Fitness App using Firebase & Expo with Paweł Karniej
Simon talks with Paweł, a developer, and indie hacker. Pavel explains the ideas and technology behind his new side project Fitmate and shares technical insights into using Firebase, Expo and Nativebase.Learn React Native - https://galaxies.devPawel Twitter: https://twitter.com/pawelkarniejFitmate: https://fitmateapp.co/Links:React Native Gifted Chat: https://github.com/FaridSafi/react-native-gifted-chat

Aug 8, 2023 • 42min
#002 - Shipping React Native Apps with David Leuliette
Simon talks with David, a freelance designer and developer. We talk about the React Native community, how shipping apps is a muscle you can train, and how Tamagui and Expo play together.Learn React Native - https://galaxies.devDavid Twitter: https://twitter.com/flexbox_David Website: https://davidl.fr/David GitHub: https://github.com/flexboxLinks:Release Checklist: https://flexbox.gumroad.com/l/expo-checklistApp Icon Badge: https://github.com/obytes/app-icon-badge

Aug 1, 2023 • 48min
#001 - From NextJS to React Native with Hosna Qasmei
Simon talks with Hosna, a software developer and YouTube creator. We go over Hosnas transition to web development and later her move from Next to React Native to build her new women's sports app!Learn React Native - https://galaxies.devHosna Twitter: https://twitter.com/hqasmeiHosna YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hqasmeiHosna GitHub: https://github.com/hqasmeiLinks:React Native Shimmer: https://github.com/oblador/react-native-shimmer