React Native Radio

Mazen and Robin welcome back Cedric van Putten to discuss Expo Launch, a new tool that automates deploying React Native apps to the App Store. Learn how Expo is streamlining certificates, screenshots, and submission workflows.Show NotesExpo LaunchCedric van Putten's blog post: Introducing Expo LaunchMatt Palmer's blog post: From idea to app with Replit and ExpoExpo's AI StrategyConnect With Us!Cedric van Putten: @cedric_devRobin 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 over 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.

In this episode of React Native Radio, Robin and Mazen are joined by Marc Rousavy to break down transforming packages to Nitro and why it’s a big deal for high-performance native modules. They dig into Nitro’s origins, how it stacks up against TurboModules and Expo, and what’s coming next for VisionCamera. Show NotesNitroModulesChatGPT Nitro Module BuilderMarc's screencast: How to build a Nitro ModuleFrank Calise's Awesome Nitro ModulesRNR 310 - Nitro with Marc RousavyMargelo's Discord Connect With Us!Marc Rousavy: @mrousavyRobin 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 over 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.

In our popular year-end recap, our hosts are all back tother and joined by guest Josh Yoes to review the biggest React Native developments of 2025! They cover major releases, the shift to the new architecture, React 19 support, and how tooling and performance evolved across the ecosystem. Show NotesBlog Post | React Native Wrapped 2025 by Joshua Yoes Connect With Us!Josh Yoes: @JoshuaYoesJamon 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 over 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.

Mazen and Robin are joined by fan-favorite Taylor Desseyn to discuss how the React Native job market has shifted in 2025 and why community matters more than ever. They break down what skills companies want now and how developers can stand out in a tighter market. Show NotesRNR 302 - Landing a Job with Taylor DesseynThelma & James (The band Taylor worked with that went viral on TikTok)TorcTorc's Community (Discord)Infinite Red Community (Slack)Taylor’s Keynote  Connect With Us!Taylor Desseyn: @tdesseynMazen Chami: @mazenchamiRobin 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 over 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.

Mazen and Jamon chat with Simon Grimm about his move from Ionic pioneer to React Native creator. Simon highlights key cross-platform trends, why React Native’s future looks exciting, and how he supports developers through Galaxies.dev. Show NotesSimon Grimm's podcast, Rocket Ship: https://podcast.galaxies.devZero to Hero, Launch Your First Real Mobile App in 30 Days: https://galaxies.dev/missions/zero-to-hero  Connect With Us!Simon Grimm: @schlimmsonMazen Chami: @mazenchamiJamon Holmgren: @jamonholmgrenReact Native Radio: @ReactNativeRdioThis episode is brought to you by Infinite Red!Infinite Red is an expert React Native consultancy located in the USA. With over 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.

Alex Lanclos, Principal Software Engineer at Skylight, shares insights on powering smart displays with React Native. He discusses the architectural upgrades that enhanced performance and explains the transition from native Android to React Native. Alex delves into tools like Zustand for state management and TanStack Query for API caching, emphasizing the importance of testing and QA with tools like Maestro. He also offers valuable advice for startups considering React Native and reflects on the framework's advantages for future engineering efficiency.

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.