React Native Radio

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 Notes State of React Native 2023  RNR episode Microsoft announced the retirement of App Center ( RNR 294 , RNR 312 ) React Native IDE (Later r...

Expo-vember's epic finale! React Native’s debugging tools are getting a major upgrade! Host Jamon Holmgren talks with Cedric van Putten (Expo) and Alex Hunt (Meta) about the new React Native DevTools. They discuss why the teams joined forces to build a more reliable debugging experience, the power of Chrome DevTools Protocol, and what’s coming next for React Native debugging. Plus, learn why debug...

Expo’s EAS is stepping up to replace App Center! Robin and Mazen sit down with Expo’s Quinlan Jung to dive into how EAS simplifies app building, testing, distribution, and over-the-air updates.   Show Notes Expo Application Services (EAS) Docs How to migrate from CodePush to EAS Chain React App's EAS-Updates (EAS Example)   Connect With Us! React Native Radio: @ReactNativeRdio Quinlan Jung: @quinl...

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 episod...

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!

We have a long overdue episode with just the hosts! Jamon, Robin, and Mazen are talking about the React Native 0.75 and 0.76 releases. There's a lot of exciting stuff in both of these releases, and they're going to highlight some of the most interesting stuff today!   This episode is brought to you by Infinite Red ! Infinite Red is an expert React Native consultancy located in the USA. With nearly...

Crossover episode event with Callstack's React Universe On Air and Expo! Mazen joins a crossover episode with Callstack’s Łukasz Chludziński and Expo’s Quin Jung to give React Native developers a guide to navigating Microsoft App Center’s retirement. The hosts discuss why App Center is sunsetting, key alternatives like Expo EAS and community options, plus tips for smoother enterprise transitions....

Ignite X is here! Frank Calise stops by, which means it's the start of Ignite season! After nearly a decade of React Native, Infinite Red's popular boilerplate is celebrating a huge milestone with a new release. Mazen and Frank break down everything that's new in Ignite X—don’t miss this deep dive into what’s new! This episode is brought to you by Infinite Red ! Infinite Red is an expert React Nat...

Our hosts Robin Heinze and Mazen Chami chat with Marc Rousavy about Nitro Modules, a powerful new tool that outperforms both Turbo Modules and Expo Modules. They discuss how its object-oriented design simplifies native module development and enhances React Native’s performance! This episode is brought to you by Infinite Red ! Infinite Red is an expert React Native consultancy located in the USA. W...

In this episode, Mazen and Robin talk with Krzysztof Magiera about the newly launched React Native IDE. They highlight useful features like breakpoint debugging and preview mode, and discuss how it's simplifying workflows for developers. 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 exper...

Jamon Holmgren talks with guest Chris Ferdinandi about the highs and lows of living with ADHD as a developer. They discuss creative problem-solving, the pros and cons of medication, and how to use ADHD to your advantage in coding and life. 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 exp...

Back from React Universe 2024, Jamon, Mazen, and Derek recap the conference, where Mazen delivered an unforgettable first talk on internationalization. They discuss standout sessions, React Native trends, and more!  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 i...

In this episode, Robin talks with Krystof Woldrich from Sentry about boosting React Native apps with powerful tools like error monitoring, performance insights, and the new Session Replay, which lets developers see exactly what happened before a crash in real time! This episode is brought to you by Infinite Red ! Infinite Red is an expert React Native consultancy located in the USA. With nearly a...

Robin and Mazen are joined by Gant Laborde to explore the world of on-device AI in React Native. They discuss ways of integrating AI on mobile devices, as well as how Infinite Red’s ML Kit simplifies the process—enabling developers to add advanced AI features with ease. This episode is brought to you by Infinite Red ! Infinite Red is an expert React Native consultancy located in the USA. With near...

On this episode, Jamon chats with Satyajit Sahoo about React Navigation version seven's latest updates. They dive into the return of the static API, smoother deep linking, and better TypeScript support. Satyajit also shares what’s coming next and how these changes make life easier for developers. This episode is brought to you by Infinite Red ! Infinite Red is an expert React Native consultancy lo...

Jamon, Robin, and Mazen are joined by special guest Jed Bartausky to recap Chain React 2024. They highlight memorable talks, workshops, and the fun chaos of organizing the event. We even hear fun stories,like unexpected water damage and DIY letters, that made this year's conference one of the best! This episode is brought to you by Infinite Red ! Infinite Red is an expert React Native consultancy...

Jamon, Robin, and Mazen talk with guest Taylor Desseyn about the current job market for React Native developers. We discuss the changes in hiring trends, remote work shifts during the pandemic, and the demand for React Native developers. Taylor offers insights on interview processes, tips for standing out, and addressing diversity in hiring. This episode is brought to you by Infinite Red ! Infinit...

Jamon and Robin dive into useNativeDriver, the native driver for animations, and explain how it boosts performance and delivers seamless animations in your React Native apps. 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...

Episode 300 special!! Our hosts celebrate 300 episodes of React Native Radio by taking listener question!  Tune in for this fun "Ask Us Anything" episode where listeners and previous guests submit their burning React Native questions for Jamon, Robin, and Mazen.    Show Notes RNR 187: Typescript! RNR 196: The art of code review RNR 287: Charlie Cheever Special Thanks to Our Guest Questions Bekah H...

Where will React Native be in 5 years? We're here to make bold predictions! Join our hosts, Jamon Holmgren and Robin Heinze, as they gather around a crystal ball with special guest Todd Werth. Not only is he CEO of Infinite Red, he's also the voice behind the wildly popular "brought to you by" jokes at the start of every episode.  Show Notes Todd and Jamon predict the future of React Native Connec...

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 Links ShipRN NativeWindUI (Use discount code INFINITERED for $100 off!) Create Expo Stack RNR 280 - The Safety of Work Clack Connect...

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 Links Official 0.74 Announcement Blog New Architecture Docs  React Native Push Notifications iOS GitHub   Android minimum SDK Proposal discussion   Jamon's blog article about...

Join Jamon and Mazen as they chat with Andrew Drach and Nima Ostadi from Solwey Consulting. We hear about how Ignite has become their go-to and about a cool project they did for NASA. Episode Links https://github.com/nasa/spotthestation https://spotthestation.nasa.gov/ https://twitter.com/SolweyCo https://twitter.com/callentis_cg Connect With Us! React Native Radio: @ReactNativeRdio Jamon -   @jam...

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...

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 (ho...