
React Native Radio
Exploring React Native Together
Latest episodes

Nov 18, 2020 • 56min
RNR 180 - Testing Strategies, Tools, and Frameworks
In this episode, the React Native Radio hosts discuss testing -- what testing strategies are popular, what frameworks they’ve used, and how TypeScript fits into it all. This episode brought to you by Infinite Red! Infinite Red is a premier React Native design and development agency located in the USA. With five years of React Native experience and deep roots in the React Native community (hosts of Chain React and the React Native Newsletter), Infinite Red is the best choice for your next React Native app.Helpful Links:RN testing overviewThe Practical Test PyramidAn awesome guide from Kent C Dodds on Testing JSCarly Litchfield's Talk at Chain React about screenshot testing with PercyDetoxAppiumCypressSeleniumMotion JuxtaposeConnect With Us! Jamon - @jamonholmgrenRobin - @robin_heinzeHarris - @brunostmannAdhithi - @adhithiravi

Nov 11, 2020 • 1h 5min
RNR 179: iOS App Clips in React Native with Janic Duplessis
Janic Duplessis joins us to talk about the new iOS 14 feature, App Clips, and how he got them to work in React Native. We also quiz him on react-native-safe-area-context and running a custom version of React Native! This episode brought to you by Infinite Red! Infinite Red is a premier React Native design and development agency located in the USA. With five years of React Native experience and deep roots in the React Native community (hosts of Chain React and the React Native Newsletter), Infinite Red is the best choice for your next React Native app.Helpful Links:Article from Apple about app thinningJanic’s PR: Use asset catalog for ios images https://github.com/facebook/react-native/pull/30129react-native-safe-area-contextreact-native-touchable-bounceeslint-plugin-react-hooksBuilding from sourceCheck out Janic's company, Th3rdwave!Connect With Us!Janic - @janicduplessisJamon - @jamonholmgrenRobin - @robin_heinzeHarris - @brunostmannAdhithi - @adhithiravi

Oct 28, 2020 • 58min
RNR 178: Documenting React Native with Rachel Nabors
Rachel Nabors works at Facebook on React and React Native documentation. We interview Rachel and get the scoop on what makes for great documentation. This episode brought to you by Infinite Red! Infinite Red is a premier React Native design and development agency located in the USA. With five years of React Native experience and deep roots in the React Native community (hosts of Chain React and the React Native Newsletter), Infinite Red is the best choice for your next React Native app.Show Notes:Helpful Links:Check out the React Native and React Docs here and here!Take a look at Docusaurus for managing your documentation.Rachel’s tweet about adoption/scalingConnect With Us!Rachel - @rachelnaborsJamon - @jamonholmgrenRobin - @robin_heinzeHarris - @brunostmannAdhithi - @adhithiravi

Oct 21, 2020 • 55min
RNR 177: Challenges of Building RN Apps in iOS vs Android
In today's episode, we explore the challenges of building cross-platform apps in React Native and look at the differences between the two main platforms, iOS and Android. This episode brought to you by Infinite Red! Infinite Red is a premier React Native design and development agency located in the USA. With five years of React Native experience and deep roots in the React Native community (hosts of Chain React and the React Native Newsletter), Infinite Red is the best choice for your next React Native app.Show Notes:Helpful Links:Adhithi's article about the differences in building iOS and Android apps in React Native.This week's weird bugLearn more about Elevation, here!Interested in learning more about Google Play Console pre-launch reports? Take a look at this!Google Developers India — Android app walkthroughOrta gave a wonderful talk about iOS build infrastructure, You can watch that hereHave some busted node modules that need fixing? Check out Patch Package!Here's how the devs at Infinite Red setup Fastlane and Circle CIConnect With The Hosts!Jamon - @jamonholmgrenRobin - @robin_heinzeHarris - @brunostmannAdhithi - @adhithiravi

Oct 14, 2020 • 1h 1min
RNR 176: React Native Final Steps With Gant Laborde
What are the final steps you should do before launching a new React Native app? Gant Laborde, co-owner & CIO of Infinite Red, joins the podcast to talk about his recent article about this topic. This episode brought to you by Infinite Red! Infinite Red is a premier React Native design and development agency located in the USA. With five years of React Native experience and deep roots in the React Native community (hosts of Chain React and the React Native Newsletter), Infinite Red is the best choice for your next React Native app.Show Notes:Helpful Links:Gant's blog post: React Native Final StepsWho Said It AppChain React AppRed Shift blog post about FastlaneRed Shift blog post about releasing React Native apps on the Google Play Storebabel-plugin-transform-remove-consolehttps://squoosh.app/Want to get to know the new hosts of React Native Radio? Follow them on Twitter! Harris Kalash - https://twitter.com/brunostmannAdhithi Ravichandran - https://twitter.com/AdhithiRaviRobin Heinze - https://twitter.com/robin_heinzeJamon Holmgren - https://twitter.com/jamonholmgrenGant Laborde - https://twitter.com/GantLabordeMake sure to subscribe on any the major podcasting platforms (search for "React Native Radio"). And follow us on Twitter at our new handle, @reactnativerdio.

Oct 5, 2020 • 43min
RNR 175: State Management In React Native
In the second episode since the big relaunch, the new hosts of React Native Radio tackle the question of state management in React Native. Redux, MobX-State-Tree, context and hooks -- we cover it all! This episode brought to you by Infinite Red! Infinite Red is a premier React Native design and development agency located in the USA. With five years of React Native experience and deep roots in the React Native community (hosts of Chain React and the React Native Newsletter), Infinite Red is the best choice for your next React Native app.Show Notes:If you missed it, read our blog post announcement about the React Native Radio relaunch in Red Shift: https://shift.infinite.red/relaunching-the-react-native-radio-podcast-716aa5f9310eWe're working on a transcript of this episode and all future episodes! Stay tuned for that.Helpful Links:Gant's React State Museum (Github)Why Infinite Red Uses MobX-State-Tree Instead of ReduxReact Navigation Pull RequestWant to get to know the new hosts of React Native Radio? Follow them on Twitter! Harris Kalash - https://twitter.com/brunostmannAdhithi Ravichandran - https://twitter.com/AdhithiRaviRobin Heinze - https://twitter.com/robin_heinzeJamon Holmgren - https://twitter.com/jamonholmgrenMake sure to subscribe on any the major podcasting platforms (search for "React Native Radio"). And follow us on Twitter at our new handle, @reactnativerdio.

Oct 5, 2020 • 41min
RNR 174: Relaunching React Native Radio and the State Of React Native
React Native Radio is under new management! In today's episode, the new hosts talk about the relaunch of React Native Radio and the state of React Native. This episode brought to you by Infinite Red! Infinite Red is a premier React Native design and development agency located in the USA. With five years of React Native experience and deep roots in the React Native community (hosts of Chain React and the React Native Newsletter), Infinite Red is the best choice for your next React Native app.Show Notes:Read our blog post announcement in Red Shift: https://shift.infinite.red/relaunching-the-react-native-radio-podcast-716aa5f9310eWe're working on a transcript of this episode and all future episodes! Stay tuned for that.Want to get to know the new hosts of React Native Radio? Follow them on Twitter! Harris Kalash - https://twitter.com/brunostmannAdhithi Ravichandran - https://twitter.com/AdhithiRaviRobin Heinze - https://twitter.com/robin_heinzeJamon Holmgren - https://twitter.com/jamonholmgrenMake sure to subscribe on any the major podcasting platforms (search for "React Native Radio"). And follow us on Twitter at our new handle, @reactnativerdio.

Jul 28, 2020 • 56min
RNR 173: ASO or Market Research with Steve Young
React Native Remote Conf 2020
In this episode of React Native Radio, guest Steve P Young drops in to discuss how to spot an opportunity in the market, expectations about app earnings and how to promote your app and attract users to subscription services.
Panelist
James Brenton
Charles Max Wood
Guest
Steve Young
Sponsors
G2i | Enjoy the luxuries of freelancing
CacheFly
Links
iPS 291: App Store Subscriptions with Jacob Eiting
App Masters YouTube
App Masters
Twitter Steve Young: @stevepyoung
Picks
Charles Max Wood:
Devchat Conferences
James Brenton:
Eye Of The Beholder
Steve Young:
Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion, Revised Edition
Follow on Social Media:
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Facebook React Native Radio
Twitter James Brenton: @sternjobname

Jul 14, 2020 • 1h 1min
RNR 172: React Native Ultimate Guide with Mike Grabowski
React Native Remote Conf 2020
In this episode of React Native Radio, guest Mike Grabowski joins us to talk about React Native optimization and discuss what life is like as a core contributor.
Panelist
James Brenton
Charles Max Wood
Guest
Mike Grabowski
Sponsors
G2i | Enjoy the luxuries of freelancing
CacheFly
Links
The Power of Interpolation - Mike Grabowski
GitHub react-native-community/releases
Twitter Mike Grabowski: @grabbou
Picks
James Brenton:
I LIke To Make Stuff
Charles Max Wood:
Warbreaker
iPS 278: App Marketing Hacks with Steve Young
Mike Grabowski:
RNEU 2020
GitHub software-mansion/react-native-reanimated
Follow on Social Media:
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Facebook React Native Radio
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Jun 30, 2020 • 43min
RNR 171: Test Like a Butterfly, Sting like a Bee with Yair Bar-On
React Native Remote Conf 2020
July 29th to 31st - register now!
Yair Bar-On talks us through the test platform that his company, Test Fairy provides, and how it can integrate to make life easy for #ReactNative and mobile teams.
Panelist
James Brenton
Guest
Yair Bar-On
Sponsors
G2i | Enjoy the luxuries of freelancing
CacheFly
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Links
TestFairy
Twitter Yair Bar-On: @yairba
LinkedIn Yair Bar-On
Picks
Yair Bar-On:
Validating Product Ideas
James Brenton:
Le Creuset
Follow on Social Media:
Twitter React Native Radio: @ReactNative_RNR
Facebook React Native Radio
Twitter James Brenton: @sternjobname