
React Native Radio
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May 31, 2024 • 39min
RNR 298 - Create Expo Stack, NativeWind Ul, & Plugin Pro with Dan Stepanov
Join Mazen with special guest Dan Stepanov as they dive into Create Expo Stack, Native Wind UI, and Plugin Pro! Discover how these tools can enhance your development workflow with seamless configurations, pre-built UI components, and powerful config plugins.Episode LinksShipRNNativeWindUI (Use discount code INFINITERED for $100 off!)Create Expo StackRNR 280 - The Safety of WorkClackConnect With Us!React Native Radio: @ReactNativeRdioMazen - @mazenchamiDan - @DanStepanov

May 17, 2024 • 22min
RNR 297 - Jumping over the React Native v0.74 Bridge
Join Mazen and returning guest Frank Calise as they explore the exciting updates in React Native 0.74! From Yoga 3.0 to the new Bridge-less mode, learn how these updates can make your development smoother and faster.Episode LinksOfficial 0.74 Announcement BlogNew Architecture Docs React Native Push Notifications iOS GitHub Android minimum SDK Proposal discussion Jamon's blog article about FlipperRN 0.74 Changelog Connect With Us!React Native Radio: @ReactNativeRdioMazen - @mazenchamiFrank - @frankcalise

May 3, 2024 • 53min
RNR 296 - NASA Uses Ignite!?! With Andrew Drach and Nima Ostadi
Andrew Drach, Chief of Operations at Solwey Consulting and a Ukrainian immigrant with a rich engineering background, teams up with Nima Ostadi, an Iranian civil engineer with a PhD specializing in AI for pavement engineering. They discuss their dynamic journeys and how they collaborated on NASA's 'Spot the Station' app. Key topics include the challenges of developing augmented reality features, the importance of community collaboration, and their innovative solutions to enhance user experience. Their stories blend technology with a passion for space exploration.

Apr 26, 2024 • 23min
RNR 295 - Chain React Minisode!
Chain React 2024 returns this July! Join Robin, Mazen, and Justin as they go over the exciting new changes you can expect to see at the US React Native conference.This episode is 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.-Episode LinksUSE DISCOUNT CODE "RNR" AT CHECKOUT FOR $50 OFFBuy tickets: chainreactconf.comApply to speak: chainreactconf.com/cfpBook your stay: chainreactconf.com/hotel Connect With Us!React Native Radio: @ReactNativeRdioRobin - @robin_heinzeMazen - @mazenchamiJustin - @justinhuskey

Apr 19, 2024 • 33min
RNR 294 - RIP App Center (and other news)
As Microsoft App Center sails into the sunset, Robin and Mazen break down what this major shift means by focusing on new tools and strategies for React Native developers.This episode is 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.Episode LinksMicrosoft Code PushEAS Codepush migration guideEAS update CR2023 PRTheo New Arch tweetChain React 2024WorkshopsCall For SpeakersFaster-image GHReact Native SkiaShopify App PerfNASA Spot the StationRN 0.75 new arch by defaultConnect With Us!React Native Radio: @ReactNativeRdioRobin - @robin_heinzeMazen - @mazenchami

Apr 5, 2024 • 22min
RNR 293 - Real Life React Native With Benji Lightstone
This week, Jamon is joined by Benji Lightstone, a senior software engineer at Spatial. They talk about Benji’s journey into software development and how they use React Native at Spatial.This episode is 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.Episode Linkshttps://www.spatial.io/React Native Unity ViewReact Native Video Connect With Us!React Native Radio: @ReactNativeRdioBenji - LinkedinJamon - @jamonholmgren

Mar 22, 2024 • 36min
RNR 292 - RNR Explains: Metro Bundler
Dive into the Metro bundler with Jamon, Robin, and Mazen on this new installment of RNR Explains! It's packed with insights for even the most advanced React Native developers.This episode is 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.Episode LinksMetro BundlerRePackRNR on YouTube MusicConnect With Us!React Native Radio: @ReactNativeRdioJamon - @jamonholmgrenRobin - @robin_heinzeMazen - @mazenchami---Quotes you can share on X!"The bundler is what allows React Native to run a command... and then here's your app. It really is pretty magical." - @robin_heinze on @reactnativerdio"As React Native developers, I think we need to pay more attention to it and understand it more because it is the secret sauce." - @mazenchami on @reactnativerdio

Mar 15, 2024 • 27min
RNR 291 - RNR Explains: The Dev Menu
Unveil the secrets of the dev menu in React Native with tips and tricks. Explore features like screen recording, hot reloading, and network monitoring. Evolution of Dev Menu and Fast Refresh in React Native development. Delve into FPS summaries, frame dropping, and debugger landscape. Android dev menu complexities and leveraging Expo and React Native for seamless experience.

Mar 2, 2024 • 17min
RNR 290 - The State of React Native survey with Bartłomiej Bukowski
Explore the evolution of React Native with insights from the State of React Native survey. Discover Bartek Bukowski's journey from Android intern to React Native developer. Delve into the challenges and growth of React Native community, styling solutions, and integration with Native technology.

Feb 27, 2024 • 20min
RNR 289 - Real Life React Native: David Leuliette Talks Retail Shake Scanner
Explore the challenges and insights of building the Retail Shake Scanner app using React Native. Learn about optimizing performance, navigating native module integration, and tackling platform differences. Discover the speaker's journey with React Native and the benefits of transitioning to TypeScript for development.