React Native Radio

Maestro CEO Leland Takamine joins Jamon and Robin to discuss Maestro’s growth, new tools like Studio Desktop and cloud testing, and why reliability matters for automated testing.   Show Notes Maestro's website RNR 262 - Maestro: The App-solute Solution for Mobile UI Testing Flashlight Maestro Docs Connect With Us! Leland Takamine: @lelandtakamine Jamon Holmgren: @jamonholmgren Robin Heinze: @robin...

Evan Bacon and James Ide from Expo join us as guests for the second part of React Native Web vs. React Strict DOM! Connect With Us! Evan Bacon: @Baconbrix James Ide: @JI Jamon Holmgren: @jamonholmgren Robin Heinze: @robinheinze Mazen Chami: @mazenchami React Native Radio: @ReactNativeRdio This episode is brought to you by Infinite Red ! Infinite Red is an expert React Native consultancy located in...

Nicolas Gallagher from Meta joins Jamon, Robin, and Tyler to kick off a two‑part series on React Native Web vs React Strict DOM. They discuss the origins of each, how Meta is using them, and what they mean for the future of cross‑platform React development.   Show Notes React Strict DOM (GitHub) React Native for Web  Connect With Us! Nicolas Gallagher: LinkedIn Jamon Holmgren: @jamonholmgren Robin...

Michał Pierzchała from Callstack joins Jamon and Robin to talk about the React Native Enterprise Framework, why it’s built for large teams, and how it helps enterprises ship React Native apps at scale.   Show Notes RNEF Website: https://www.rnef.dev/ RNEF Github: https://github.com/callstack/rnef Mike Grabowski’s tweet about the RN CLI in 2016: https://x.com/grabbou/status/754780350451224576  Conn...

Jamon sits down with Markus Leyendecker from Meta to talk about using React Native on Meta Quest. They cover what’s already working, what’s still coming together, and why mixed reality might be the next big frontier for React Native developers. Spoiler alert: Jamon might have purchased a headset after the recording of this episode!  Show Notes Meta Quest Headset Connect With Us! Jamon Holmgren: @j...

Nahue Alberti from Paisanos joins Mazen to break down how they built the Boca Socios app using React Native, Solito, and a universal architecture—plus thoughts on AI testing, fast iteration, and building for real fans.   Show Notes " The Universal Way: One Codebase, all platforms " on Paisanos blog Paisanos on LinkedIn Paisanos on X Connect With Us! Nahue Alberti: @nays1_ Mazen Chami: @mazenchami...

State management isn’t one-size-fits-all. Jamon, Robin, and Mazen compare tools they’ve used on real projects, where trade-offs show up, and how their opinions have evolved. Connect With Us! Jamon Holmgren: @jamonholmgren Robin Heinze: @robinheinze Mazen Chami: @mazenchami React Native Radio: @ReactNativeRdio This episode is brought to you by Infinite Red ! Infinite Red is an expert React Native c...

Saad Najmi from Microsoft joins Jamon, Robin, and Mazen to break down React Native macOS. They discuss how it works, where it’s being used today, the challenges of maintaining cross-platform support, and why desktop might be the next frontier for React Native. Show Notes RN for Windows and Mac - Microsoft React Native Test App Chiara Mooney's Blog post Connect With Us! Guest: @SaadNajmi Jamon Holm...

Cedric van Putten from Expo joins Jamon, Robin, and Mazen to talk about Expo Atlas—a tool for visualizing Metro bundles, spotting bloat, and understanding what your app is really shipping. Plus, the story behind how Atlas was built and where it’s headed next. Show Notes Introducing Expo Atlas Connect With Us! Guest: @cedric_dev Jamon Holmgren: @jamonholmgren Robin Heinze: @robinheinze Mazen Chami:...

Codemagic CEO Martin Remmelgas joins Robin and Mazen to talk mobile CI/CD in 2025: Why build tooling still has rough edges, how Codemagic handles versioning and code signing, and where the developer experience still needs work. Show Notes React Native CI/CD with Codemagic Codemagic Connect With Us! Martin Remmelgas: @martinjeret Robin Heinze: @robinheinze Mazen Chami: @mazenchami React Native Radi...

New Architecture. New Era. Riccardo Cipolleschi from Meta joins Jamon, Robin, and Mazen to break down what’s changed in React Native—from Fabric to TurboModules—and why this shift matters for developers, libraries, and the future of the framework.   Show Notes React Native Directory Connect With Us! Riccardo Cipolleschi: @CipolleschiR Jamon Holmgren: @jamonholmgren Robin Heinze: @robinheinze Mazen...

Karly Lamm joins Robin Heinze and Mazen Chami to explore accessibility in React Native. From common pitfalls and screen reader challenges to the value of inclusive design, they share how small changes can make apps work better for everyone .   Show Notes Karly’s Blog post Jen Loker’s 2018 Chain React Talk React Native Accessibility Docs iOS VoiceOver cheatsheet Android TalkBack cheatsheet Connect...

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 Notes State of React Native Survey 2024 RNR 308 - Coding and ADHD with Chris Ferdinandi C...

How fast is your app, really? Alexandre Moureaux joins Jamon, Robin, and Mazen to talk about Flashlight, a tool for scoring mobile performance and spotting bottlenecks in production. If you care about React Native performance, this one's for you. Show Notes Flashlight Performance issues: the usual suspects - A. Moureaux | React Native EU 2022 Alexandre Moureaux – Lighthouse for mobile apps | App.j...

Pratul Kalia from Tramline joins Jamon, Robin, and Mazen to talk about mobile release automation, scaling to millions of users, and why skipping the tooling step might cost you later. A must-listen for devs navigating production launches. Show Notes Tramline Reldex Apdex Tramline’s synchronized builds Connect With Us! Pratul Kalia: @prxtl Jamon Holmgren: @jamonholmgren Robin Heinze: @robinheinze M...

React Native is officially 10! 🎉 Our hosts Jamon, Robin, and Mazen look back at its origins, the community’s impact, and the major changes that shaped its growth—alongside their own journey working with it at Infinite Red. A must-listen for devs who’ve been along for the ride—or are just joining now. Show Notes F8 2015 - Where React Native is introduced Connect With Us! Jamon Holmgren: @jamonholm...

Legend List is making scrolling smoother for React Native. Our hosts, Jamon, Robin, and Mazen, chat with Jay Meistrich about the performance challenges of flat lists, the innovations behind Legend List, and how it’s changing the way React Native apps handle scrolling.   Show Notes Legend List Legend App  Connect With Us! Jay Meistrich: @jmeistrich Jamon Holmgren: @jamonholmgren Robin Heinze: @robi...

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 Notes Alfred's Blog Post on Expo Evan’s blog on Widgets Connect With Us! Alfred Lieth Årøe: @appfr3d Rob...

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 Notes Tzvetan's talk at React Universe Conf 202...

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 Notes Work with NPM libraries locally with Yalc React Native Builder Bob Create React Native Library Connect With Us! React Native Radio: @ReactNat...

Expo's Evan Bacon joins Jamon to dive into Expo’s new DOM components! Learn how they enable incremental web-to-native migration, when to use them, and why they’re a game-changer for React Native developers. Plus, fun insights into Evan’s past as a Lego artist! Show Notes The magic of Expo DOM Components  Connect With Us! React Native Radio: @ReactNativeRdio Jamon Holmgren: @jamonholmgren Evan Baco...

Catlin Miron joins Jamon and Robin to dive into React Native animations! From reanimated and layout animations to interpolation and motion accessibility, Catlin shares expert insights and best practices to bring your UI to life.    Show Notes Catalin’s website React Native Layout Animations Reanimated Interpolate RNR 122 RNR 168 Connect With Us! React Native Radio: @ReactNativeRdio Jamon Holmgren:...

This week: Shopify’s Mustafa Ali joins Robin and Mazen to discuss Shopify’s React Native migration! Mustafa talks about how Shopify went all in on React Native, sharing how they improved performance, streamlined development, and boosted the open-source ecosystem! Show Notes Shopify's blog post: Five years of React Native at Shopify (2025)  Connect With Us! React Native Radio: @ReactNativeRdio Robi...

Kacper Kapuściak from Software Mansion joins Jamon and Mazen for a deep dive into the world of maintaining open source libraries for React Native—what it takes, why it matters, and how tools like Reanimated and Screens keep evolving. They also explore the impact of open source on the community and how developers can stay ahead.   Show Notes Minute React Native   Software Mansion   Membrane     Con...