React Native Radio

In this episode, Mazen Chami sits down with Mustafa Ali (Director of Engineering and Head of Mobile at Shopify) and Thiago Magalhães (Staff Software Developer at Shopify) to dive deep into Shopify’s transition to the new React Native architecture. Show NotesShopify Blog: Migrating to React Native's New Architecture by Thiago MagalhaesRNR 319: Shopify goes full throttle throttle on React Native with Mustafa Ali Connect With Us!Mazen Chami: @mazenchamiMustafa Ali: @mustafa01aliThiago Magalhães: LinkedInReact Native Radio: @reactnativerdio This episode is brought to you by Infinite Red!Infinite Red is an expert React Native consultancy located in the USA. With nearly a decade of React Native experience and deep roots in the React Native community (hosts of Chain React and the React Native Newsletter, core React Native contributors, creators of Ignite and Reactotron, and much, much more), Infinite Red is the best choice for helping you build and deploy your next React Native app.

Discover the latest features in Expo SDK 54, including faster precompiled iOS builds and sleek Liquid Glass support for iOS icons. Dive into Android 16 targeting and the benefits of edge-to-edge default behavior. Learn about the implications of Android's new 16KB page size compliance and how it affects performance. The hosts also discuss updates to EAS, including dynamic channel headers, and the importance of Expo’s expanded autolinking for native dependencies. Plus, get the scoop on legacy architecture deprecation and enterprise readiness!

Frank Calise, a React Native engineer at Infinite Red, and Tyler Williams, a React Native developer, dive into the significant updates in React Native 0.81. They discuss the support for Android 16, including new edge gestures and safe area changes. The conversation highlights the transition of JSC to community maintenance and the introduction of precompiled iOS builds, promising faster performance and fewer Xcode headaches. Tune in for insights on tooling updates and the implications for developers!

Chas Jhin, Director of Engineering for Discord, joins our hosts to unpack Discord’s adoption of React Native. Chas opens up about Discord's experience adopting React Native, performance challenges, and the New Architecture. Show NotesDiscord's Switch Android to React Native (2022)Supercharging Discord Mobile (2025)Achieving Native iOS performance with React Native (2019) React Native Mornings Connect With Us!Chas Jhin: @chasjhinJamon Holmgren: @jamonholmgrenRobin Heinze: @robinheinzeMazen Chami: @mazenchamiReact Native Radio: @reactnativerdio This episode is brought to you by Infinite Red!Infinite Red is an expert React Native consultancy located in the USA. With nearly a decade of React Native experience and deep roots in the React Native community (hosts of Chain React and the React Native Newsletter, core React Native contributors, creators of Ignite and Reactotron, and much, much more), Infinite Red is the best choice for helping you build and deploy your next React Native app.

Mark Rickert, Principal Software Engineer at Infinite Red and an extreme sports enthusiast, joins to discuss the Ignite 11 "Bison" release. He explains the significant shift from MobX State Tree in favor of a more flexible architecture. The new update streamlines development with improved theming options and performance enhancements. Mark shares thrilling anecdotes from his adventurous life, including extreme sports and parenting, adding a humorous touch to the tech talk. The blend of technical insights and personal stories makes for an engaging conversation!

Maestro CEO Leland Takamine joins Jamon and Robin to discuss Maestro’s growth, new tools like Studio Desktop and cloud testing, and why reliability matters for automated testing. Show NotesMaestro's websiteRNR 262 - Maestro: The App-solute Solution for Mobile UI TestingFlashlight Maestro DocsConnect With Us!Leland Takamine: @lelandtakamineJamon Holmgren: @jamonholmgrenRobin Heinze: @robinheinzeReact Native Radio: @ReactNativeRdioThis episode is brought to you by Infinite Red!Infinite Red is an expert React Native consultancy located in the USA. With nearly a decade of React Native experience and deep roots in the React Native community (hosts of Chain React and the React Native Newsletter, core React Native contributors, creators of Ignite and Reactotron, and much, much more), Infinite Red is the best choice for helping you build and deploy your next React Native app.

Evan Bacon and James Ide from Expo join us as guests for the second part of React Native Web vs. React Strict DOM!Connect With Us!Evan Bacon: @BaconbrixJames Ide: @JIJamon Holmgren: @jamonholmgrenRobin Heinze: @robinheinzeMazen Chami: @mazenchamiReact Native Radio: @ReactNativeRdioThis episode is brought to you by Infinite Red!Infinite Red is an expert React Native consultancy located in the USA. With nearly a decade of React Native experience and deep roots in the React Native community (hosts of Chain React and the React Native Newsletter, core React Native contributors, creators of Ignite and Reactotron, and much, much more), Infinite Red is the best choice for helping you build and deploy your next React Native app.

Nicolas Gallagher, a software engineer at Meta working on the web platform team and a co-creator of React Native for Web, joins the discussion on the differences between React Native Web and React Strict DOM. They explore the historical context and design challenges of these technologies. Key topics include performance, accessibility, and user experience distinctions, along with how Meta is shaping the future of React development. The conversation also touches on community contributions and the evolution of coding environments.

Michał Pierzchała from Callstack joins Jamon and Robin to talk about the React Native Enterprise Framework, why it’s built for large teams, and how it helps enterprises ship React Native apps at scale. Show NotesRNEF Website: https://www.rnef.dev/RNEF Github: https://github.com/callstack/rnefMike Grabowski’s tweet about the RN CLI in 2016: https://x.com/grabbou/status/754780350451224576 Connect With Us!Michał Pierzchała: @thymikeeJamon Holmgren: @jamonholmgrenRobin Heinze: @robinheinzeMazen Chami: @mazenchamiReact Native Radio: @ReactNativeRdioThis episode is brought to you by Infinite Red!Infinite Red is an expert React Native consultancy located in the USA. With nearly a decade of React Native experience and deep roots in the React Native community (hosts of Chain React and the React Native Newsletter, core React Native contributors, creators of Ignite and Reactotron, and much, much more), Infinite Red is the best choice for helping you build and deploy your next React Native app.

Markus Leyendecker, a seasoned tech expert at Meta, shares insights on integrating React Native with the Meta Quest. He discusses the exciting potential of mixed reality for developers and highlights Meta's innovations in AR and VR. The conversation dives into the evolution of VR devices and practical applications, such as gaming and automotive repairs. Markus also emphasizes the importance of community support and early product engagement, encouraging developers to explore the immersive possibilities that React Native offers.