Best ReactJS Podcasts (2025)

Expo SDK 54 and React Native 0.81 are a perfect match—and our hosts Mazen Chami, Frank Calise, and Tyler Williams are here to break it all down. In this episode, they dive deep into everything new in Expo SDK 54, from faster precompiled iOS builds to the sleek Liquid Glass feature and Android 16 support. If you want the complete rundown of what’s f…

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#081 - Expo SDK 54, Expo Router v6 & Expo UI Beta for iOS with Beto Moedano 1:04:46

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In this episode, I’m joined once again by Alberto Moedano aka Code with Beto. We discuss the exciting features of Expo SDK 54, including the introduction of React Native 0.81, the new Expo Router version 6, and the integration of Expo UI with SwiftUI. Beto and I also delve into the benefits of the Liquid Glass design, the improvements in build time…

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RNR 344 - React Native 0.81 30:37

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This week, Mazen is joined by Infinite Red teammates Frank Calise and Tyler Williams to unpack everything included in the huge React Native 0.81 release. They cover Android 16 support, precompiled iOS builds, and many other updates! Show Notes React Native 0.81 Blog Article Expo SDK 54 Beta Blog Article Connect With Us! Mazen Chami: @mazenchami Fra…

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RNR 343 - Discord's Journey to React Native with Chas Jhin 40:09

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Chas Jhin, Director of Engineering for Discord, joins our hosts to unpack Discord’s adoption of React Native. Chas opens up about Discord's experience adopting React Native, performance challenges, and the New Architecture. Show Notes Discord's Switch Android to React Native (2022) Supercharging Discord Mobile (2025) Achieving Native iOS performanc…

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#080 - LegendList 2, Expo SDK 54, New Modules and React Native 1.0? 29:17

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This week’s episode is packed with big updates in the React Native world—new tools, major releases, and even a glimpse into the future of the framework. ⚛️ React Native Radar: Maestro 2.0 released – faster, more powerful mobile testing Audio support updates from Software Mansion LegendList 2 brings better list performance Reanimated 4 stable – the …

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RNR 342 - Ignite 11: Bison 🦬 with Mark Rickert 38:14

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Infinite Red's own Mark Rickert joins to discuss the new Ignite 11 "Bison" release and the thoughtful changes that went into it! This latest update removes MobX State Tree as the default state management to give developers more flexibility, streamlines everything to new architecture-only, and includes improved light/dark theming right out of the bo…

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#079 - New Architecture, AI Impact, and the Next Wave of React Native Innovation with Jamon Holmgren 1:22:02

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In this episode, I’m joined once again by Jamon Holmgren, co-founder of Infinite Red and host of React Native Radio. We dive deep into the new React Native architecture - from TurboModules, Fabric Components, and Nitro, to whether it’s time for everyone to migrate. We also explore how AI is already changing development, what the future holds for to…

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RNR 341 - Catching Up With Maestro Featuring Leland Takamine 34:26

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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 Jam…

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#078 - FlashList v2, Native CSS in React Native & The End of the Old Architecture 30:52

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In this week’s episode, we explore major updates in the React Native ecosystem—fresh UI tools, performance boosts, and what the end of the old architecture means for developers. Plus, we dive into the debate on web vs in-app purchases and share the latest AI dev tool trends. ⚛️ React Native Radar: FlashList v2 – a complete ground-up rewrite for the…

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RNR 340 - RN Web vs React Strict DOM: Part 2, with Evan Bacon and James Ide 29:13

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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…

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We are doing a LIVE, IN-PERSON Livewire community event in Buffalo. Fill out the Interest FormBy Daniel Coulbourne & Caleb Porzio

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RNR 339 - RN Web vs React Strict DOM (Pt 1) w/ Nicolas Gallagher 40:47

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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…

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#077 - Future of React Native Animations, Building Games, Better Performance & New Packages 23:02

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This week’s episode dives into what’s next for animations, games, and performance in React Native—plus a wave of new tools and examples from the community. 🧰 React Native & Dev Tools: Reanimated 4 is here: what’s new and what’s next Precompiled React Native for iOS is coming in 0.81 Expo Router gets native tabs support Build 2D games using Matter.j…

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RNR 338 - React Native Enterprise Framework w/ Michał Pierzchała 44:40

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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…

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RNR 337 - Meta Quest for React Native w/ Markus Leyendecker 39:18

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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 …

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#076 - Unistyles 3.0, SwiftUI Filters, Nitro Hype & the Expo Debate 27:20

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In this week’s episode, we explore new tools, visual upgrades, and some trending controversy in the React Native ecosystem—plus, I finally shipped my Amazon clone and share what’s coming next. 🧰 React Native & Dev Tools: SwiftUI-style Filter component from Nishan Powerful styling updates in Unistyles 3.0 Redux DevTools for with React Native DevTool…

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075 - Epic React Native Packages, Background Images, Skia and WebGPU Updates, Expo Router & The MCP Hype 23:22

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This week, we’re diving deep into some of the most exciting updates in the React Native ecosystem—and I’m sharing a few personal shifts too. 🧠 Topics we cover: The future of graphics in React Native: Skia, WebGPU, and what’s coming in 2025 Wild performance with Fast Confetti by Alireza Support for background-repeat in styling Evan Bacon’s latest pr…

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RNR 336 - RLRN: Building Boca Socios with Solito ft. Nahue Alberti 22:32

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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! Na…

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#074 - Expo AI App Template, Icon Creator, Background Tasks, RSC & Triathlon Success 16:42

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In this week’s episode, we explore a handful of exciting tools and tutorials for React Native developers - plus a personal milestone: 🛠️ React Native Goodies: Generate beautiful icons in seconds with the AI App Icon CLI A new AI-powered app template from Evan Bacon A fresh tutorial on background tasks - a must for building polished apps 💻 From My D…

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RNR 335 - State Management Revisited 38:35

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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 Infin…

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#073 - React Native 0.80, EAS Alternative, AI Voice Agents & Apple vs React Native 26:16

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In this week’s episode, we explore the latest updates and trends in the React Native world—and beyond: 🚀 What’s New: React Native 0.80 – What’s changed and why it matters A free alternative to EAS – Could this be a game-changer? Key takeaways from Apple’s WWDC – What iOS updates mean for React Native devs Hot new tools: InstantDB and Vapi (for buil…

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RNR 334 - React Native MacOS with Saad Najmi 41:49

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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 …

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#072 - The Frozen Arch, Killing my App & React Native World Domination 23:12

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The AppJS took place and there's a lot to learn from the amazing talks about the current state of React Native and its future. From frozen architecture to React Native news and new packages, we dive into everything in this episode! Also in this episode: - Why Simon is killing his app - My next clone project 🚀 Learn React Native: https://galaxies.de…

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#071 - Reanimated 4 Beta, LiveStore, DevTools & Expo Router Course 16:39

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While the AppJS is about to kick off, we talk about some cool new packages and updates around Reanimated and a new solution for local-first apps! Also in this episode: - New React Native Essentials - Apple still doesn't like my app - New Expo Router v5 Course - Are you VibeCoding? 🚀 Learn React Native: https://galaxies.dev/missions/zero-to-hero 🔥 W…

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RNR 333 - Expo Atlas with Cedric van Putten 38:28

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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: @jam…

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#070 - React Native Version Hell, React Server Components with Expo & Invoice App Updates 19:40

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No big news besides the RC of React Native 0.80, which gives us time to talk about the current version hell for React Native developers, and a great new Expo DevTool for everyone using TanStack Query! Also in this episode: - RSCs are underrated - Preview of Dead Simple Invoice App - Apple doesn't like my app - Open Water Swimming & Cold Water Shock…

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RNR 332 - Codemagic 🤝 React Native with Martin Remmelgas 35:04

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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: @robi…

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#069 - Expo Router v5, Skia WebGPU, App Updates & Galaxies Lifetime 24:53

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Expo Router v5 was released, which dramatically improves authentication flows and finally allows to use RSC in production - although still in beta. Beyond that William Candillon shared epic updates about Skia and WebGPU, making even more powerful React Native apps possible in the future. Also in this episode: - Galaxies Lifetime pricing with one-ti…

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RNR 331 - New Architecture, New Era with Riccardo Cipolleschi 39:34

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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:…

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#068 - Expo SDK 53 Highlights, React Native AI, Worklets & No Apple App Store Commissions 27:05

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Expo SDK 53 was released after a short beta with many great new features, there are new AI packages for React Native to talk about and meanwhile Apple lost an important lawsuit that allows developers to make 30% more money with their apps! Also in this episode: - Why sleep recovery is critical for everyone - Next Galaxies Mission - New Galaxies Too…

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RNR 330 - React Native and Accessibility with Karly Lamm 33:59

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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 …

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#254 Bad Brad: Nikos gets advice from his favourite electric guitarist 36:41

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Brad is a RIAA Certified Gold and Platinum Guitarist. He is passionate about guitars and sharing his over 40-plus years of experience in the music business. GUEST LINKS: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@badbrad OUTLINE: 0:00 Intro 1:45 What is the next stage of me guitar playing after 5 years? 2:35 Why is singing and playing guitar so hard? 3:45 D…

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#067 - Quitting React Native, React Compiler, Legend List & React Native Performance 24:42

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React Compiler reached release candidate, LegendList v1 is finally released and Evan Bacon shares React Native performance tips - meanwhile Simon questions his existence and whether React Native was the right choice after all Also in this episode: - How I use Convex and ElevenLabs to build a Captions clone - Why are you not using AI? - My vacation …

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RNR 329 - State of React Native Survey Results are in! 43:45

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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 …

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#066 - Expo 53 BETA, FlashList v2, React Native Popularity, App Sales & OTA Alternative 27:16

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The Expo SDK 53 Beta was released, FlashList v2 is a complete rewrite and is React Native actually popular? I dive into the latest news from the React Native community, and share updates on the projects I'm working on. Also in this episode: - How I use Convex and ElevenLabs to build a Captions clone - Why are you not using AI? - My vacation in Cope…

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#253 Rudy Sarzo: Love for God, the UK, Ozzy & Randy 33:33

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Rudy is a bassist, animal rights activist, author of Off the Rails, mentor and host of Six Degrees of Sarzo podcast. GUEST LINKS: Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Off-Rails-Aboard-Crazy-Blizzard/dp/1537437461 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarzo.rudy/ X: https://x.com/rudysarzo Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rudy-sarzo-the-dash-podca…

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RNR 328 - Flashlight with Alexandre Moureaux 34:49

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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 Alexa…

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#065 - Expo SDK 53 Preview, RevenueCat Paywalls, AI Images & Gemini 25:35

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What's coming with Expo SDK 53? I dive into the latest news, trends and upcoming features of Expo and React Native, and share updates on the projects I'm working on. Also in this episode: - How RevenueCat Paywalls make my life better - I talked with Google - "Is this sponsored by Expo?" - AI Image Trends 💰 Try RevenueCat: https://get.revenuecat.com…

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#064 - Time for Change (App Updates, Vercel AI SDK & TikTok) 17:24

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I'm changing the format of RocketShip! Learn all about why and what changes, the new times and topics we will talk about. This podcast will continue to be primarily about React Native, but also about shipping great apps, using AI and news for mobile devs! Also in this episode: - My latest app projects - My first experience with the Vercel AI SDK in…

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RNR 327 - Automating App Releases with Pratul Kalia 39:53

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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 Hol…

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#252 Steven Rosen - Common denominators of Great Guitarists & The Dreadful State of the Music Industry 1:07:02

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Steven, a songwriter and guitarist has written for dozens of major publications including Guitar World and Rolling Stone and recorded a treasure trove with classic Rock Stars on his cassette player. Here Steve is hanging with #EVH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EyQLuVgKE8 GUEST LINKS: YoutTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SteveRosenInterviews Book:…

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RNR 326 - React Native Turns 10 🎉 39:05

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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 intro…

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#063 - From Idea to App using Replit with Matt Palmer 57:06

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In this conversation, Simon Grimm and Matt Palmer discuss the capabilities and evolution of Replit, a platform that allows developers to quickly turn ideas into applications using AI tools. They explore the features of Replit, including its ability to create full stack applications, the integration of AI, and the unique advantages it offers compare…

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RNR 325 - Legend List with Jay Meistrich 32:36

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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 Jam…

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#062 - Navigation, Styling & The State of React Native with Beto 1:07:27

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In this episode, Simon and Beto discuss the latest findings from the State of React Native survey, highlighting trends in developer backgrounds, platform usage, income levels, and the evolving landscape of libraries and tools in the React Native ecosystem. They delve into the increasing popularity of local storage solutions, deep linking, and the r…

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RNR 324 - Migrating to Expo with Alfred Lieth Årøe 30:50

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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 Widget…

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#251 Robin Horsfall: Potential worst case scenarios with President Trump 49:58

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Robin is a Former SAS Soldier. Writer, Veterans Campaigner and Public Speaker. Operations Nimrod and Mikado. 🔴 Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/09ikwotikx Episode Links: https://robinhorsfall.co.uk https://www.linkedin.com/in/robin-horsfall-52243220/ PODCAST LINKS: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nikos-show/id…