React Native Radio

Listen on: YouTube  •  Spotify  •  Apple Podcasts———————What’s the state of React Native in 2024? Jamon, Robin, and Mazen explore insights from thousands of devs—covering growing confidence, lingering pain points, and what’s changing fast. Dive into the latest State of React Native survey results. Show NotesState of React Native Survey 2024RNR 308 - Coding and ADHD with Chris FerdinandiConnect With Us!Jamon 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.

Alexandre Moureaux, a French mobile app developer specializing in React Native performance, brings exciting insights to this discussion. He introduces Flashlight, a tool designed to score mobile app performance and identify bottlenecks. The conversation touches on optimizing performance, the importance of testing in real-world scenarios, and essential coding habits. Moureaux also emphasizes the role of linting tools for novice developers, making navigating complexities easier. It's a treasure trove for anyone keen on enhancing their app's performance!

Pratul Kalia, Founder of Tramline, shares his expertise in mobile release automation and tooling. He discusses the importance of investing in the right tools to avoid costly issues later. The conversation covers scaling to millions of users, unique launch strategies, and the ambitious goal of achieving a hundred million signups. The Reldex metric for app release efficiency is introduced, highlighting user satisfaction. They also explore challenges with app store APIs and share fun anecdotes about developing an open-source app for Tokyo's train system.

Celebrating a decade of React Native, the hosts dive into its origins and transformative impact on app development. They share nostalgic tales from 2015, including the challenges of co-founding Infinite Red. The birth of React Native at Facebook sparked a new era, leading to key innovations like hooks. The evolution of the framework is explored, emphasizing community contributions and milestones. The discussion includes thoughts on nightly builds and version releases, inviting developers to reflect on their own journeys with this game-changing technology.

In this engaging discussion, Jay Meistrich, a software engineer and founder of Legend, shares his journey from coding to revolutionizing app performance. He introduces Legend List, which addresses the performance challenges of flat lists in React Native. Jay dives into innovations for minimizing rerenders, enhancing user experience, and the importance of memory management. He also reflects on navigating the complexities of game chat systems and teases exciting new software tools that will streamline app development. A must-listen for developers!

Migrating to Expo in 4 days! Alfred Lieth Årøe joins Robin and Mazen to share how he pulled off a smooth transition, the challenges he tackled, and why Expo was the right move for his app. He dives into upgrading dependencies, improving CI/CD, and how Expo simplified his workflow. Tune in!Show NotesAlfred's Blog Post on ExpoEvan’s blog on WidgetsConnect With Us!Alfred Lieth Årøe: @appfr3dRobin 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.

Tzvetan Mikov joins Jamon, Robin, and Mazen to discuss Static Hermes—how it improves React Native performance through bytecode and native compilation. They dive into optimization strategies, the role of typing, and what this means for developers. Plus, insights into Hermes's evolution and what’s next for JavaScript performance in React Native! Show NotesTzvetan's talk at React Universe Conf 2024Connect With Us!React Native Radio: @ReactNativeRdioJamon Holmgren: @jamonholmgrenRobin Heinze: @robinheinzeMazen Chami: @mazenchamiTzvetan Mikov: @tmikovThis 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.

Burak Güner joins Robin and Mazen to discuss React Native Builder Bob and Create React Native Library—tools that streamline building and maintaining React Native libraries. Plus, insights on upcoming features and the future of library development!Show NotesWork with NPM libraries locally with YalcReact Native Builder BobCreate React Native LibraryConnect With Us!React Native Radio: @ReactNativeRdioRobin Heinze: @robinheinzeMazen Chami: @mazenchamiBurak Güner: @_atljThis 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 Igniteand Reactotron, and much, much more), Infinite Red is the best choice for helping you build and deploy your next React Native app.

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!

Catalin Miron, a React Native developer and creator of animatereactnative.com, shares his expertise in UI animations. He discusses the intricate world of reanimated and layout animations, emphasizing the importance of motion accessibility. Catalin highlights his journey through coding, the challenges of mobile development, and the critical role of community support. He also delves into the mathematical foundations of animation, making complex concepts like interpolation enjoyable and accessible. The conversation wraps up with a light-hearted joke about social media security!