React Native Radio

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!

Mustafa Ali, Director of Engineering at Shopify, shares his insights on the company's full-scale migration to React Native. He discusses how this strategic move enhanced performance and streamlined development, transforming the mobile app experience. Mustafa dives into the challenges faced during integration with native teams, emphasizing collaboration and training. The conversation also highlights Shopify's commitment to open-source contributions, featuring innovations like the Top Hat tool and automated testing methods, setting a promising trajectory for future React Native projects.

Kacper Kapuściak, an open source developer at Software Mansion, maintains vital libraries like React Native Screens and contributes to Reanimated documentation. He shares insights on the intricacies of managing open source libraries in a rapidly growing company. The discussion covers the impact of these libraries on the community and exciting innovations like the React Native Web GPU. Kacper also highlights the collaborative roles of Expo in enhancing developer experiences and introduces a new YouTube channel aimed at simplifying learning for experienced developers.

The final episode of 2024 is here! Jamon, Robin, and Mazen deliver an exciting year-end wrap-up, celebrating React Native’s biggest milestones, standout moments, and bold changes. Plus, their daring predictions for React Native in 2025—v1.0, perhaps? Show NotesState of React Native 2023  RNR episodeMicrosoft announced the retirement of App Center (RNR 294, RNR 312)React Native IDE (Later renamed Radon IDE) RNR episodeReturn of React ConfRNR reaches 300 episodes! Chain React 2024 (RNR 295, RNR 303)React Native 0.75 (RNR 313)Nitro Modules announced by Marc Rousavy (RNR 310)React Universe (RNR 307 - React Universe Recap)Connect With Us!React Native Radio: @ReactNativeRdioJamon Holmgren: @jamonholmgrenRobine Heinze: @robinheinzeMazen Chami: @mazenchamiThis 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.

In this engaging discussion, Cedric van Putten, who contributes to Expo’s customer success and SDK maintenance, and Alex Hunt, a software engineer at Meta focused on React Native developer tools, dive into the future of debugging in React Native. They explore the new React Native DevTools, emphasizing the superiority of debuggers over console.log. The conversation highlights the power of Chrome DevTools Protocol and the importance of enhanced features like breakpoints and network inspectors, aiming to make debugging more accessible for developers across platforms.

Quinlan Jung, a software engineer at Expo who leads the EAS Update initiative, dives into key innovations replacing App Center. He discusses how Expo simplifies app building and delivery, particularly with over-the-air updates. The conversation covers transitioning from CodePush, creative A/B testing strategies, and essential tools for crash reporting and analytics. Quinlan also highlights how user feedback drives feature enhancements, making development more efficient and community-focused, all while sharing his passion for gardening and Brazilian jiu-jitsu.

Announcing: Expo Workflows! Mazen sits down with Jon Samp from Expo to unveil their brand-new CI/CD tool built just for React Native apps. Learn how pre-packaged jobs, automation, and seamless workflows simplify shipping apps, speed up development, and boost team collaboration. Plus, get insights into how this tool redefines CI/CD for developers. Don’t miss this exclusive announcement!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.Show NotesExpo Workflows: Official Blog PostConnect With Us!React Native Radio: @ReactNativeRdioJon Samp: @jonsamp.devMazen Chami: @mazenchamiInfinite Red Slack Community: https://community.infinite.red

Starting Monday, Nov 18, we're kicking off a new Expo-themed series on React Native Radio! And it all begins with an EXCLUSIVE product announcement straight from the Expo team! 🎉 Set a reminder – you won’t find this anywhere else!