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RNR 315 - What to do without App Center
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 NotesExpo Application Services (EAS) DocsHow to migrate from CodePush to EASChain React App's EAS-Updates (EAS Example) Connect With Us!React Native Radio: @ReactNativeRdioQuinlan Jung: @quinlanjRobin Heinze: @robinheinzeMazen Chami: @mazenchamiInfinite Red Slack Community: https://community.infinite.red 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.
47:2625/11/2024
RNR 314 - Announcing: Expo Workflows with Jon Samp
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
38:1418/11/2024
RNR 313 - React Native 0.75 & 0.76
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 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. Helpful LinksNew Architecture SurveyReact Native 0.75 Release Blogpost React Native 0.76 Release Blogpost
22:0609/11/2024
RNR 312 - App Center's Retirement
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.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.
56:0829/10/2024
RNR 311 - Ignite X
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 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 NotesIgnite X Blog PostIgnite X GitHub MilestoneConnect With Us!React Native Radio: @ReactNativeRdioFrank Calise: @frankcaliseMazen Chami: @mazenchamiInfinite Red Slack Community: https://community.infinite.red
23:1414/10/2024
RNR 310 - Nitro with Marc Rousavy
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. 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 NotesOriginal TweetC++/JS TypesBenchmark codeConnect With Us!React Native Radio: @ReactNativeRdioMarc Rousavy: @mrousavyRobin Heinze: @robinheinzeMazen Chami: @mazenchamiInfinite Red Slack Community: https://community.infinite.red
31:4707/10/2024
RNR 309 - React Native IDE with Krzysztof Magiera
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 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 NotesRNR290: The State of React Native Survey with Bartomiej BukowskiReact Native IDE on GitHubReact Native IDE DocsKrzysztof Magiera's Talk at AppJSRNR 236: Reanimated 2 with Krzysztof MagieraConnect With Us!React Native Radio: @ReactNativeRdioKrzysztof Magiera: @kzzzfRobin Heinze: @robinheinzeMazen Chami: @mazenchamiInfinite Red Slack Community: https://community.infinite.red
44:5527/09/2024
RNR 308 - Coding and ADHD with Chris Ferdinandi
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 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.Connect With Us!React Native Radio: @ReactNativeRdioChris Ferdinandi: @ChrisFerdinandiJamon: @jamonholmgrenInfinite Red Slack Community: https://community.infinite.red
01:02:3023/09/2024
RNR 307 - React Universe Recap
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 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.Connect With Us!React Native Radio: @ReactNativeRdioJamon: @jamonholmgrenMazen: @mazen_chamiDerek: @cardwalkerInfinite Red Slack Community: https://community.infinite.red
25:0717/09/2024
RNR 306 - React Native + Sentry: A Match Made in Heaven with Krystof Woldrich
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 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 NotesSarah and Krystof’s talk at Chain React 2024: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXhahNP-36gWatch Mazen at React Universe 2024: https://www.reactuniverseconf.com/talks/lost-in-translation-turning-babel-into-brilliance We're hiring! Interested in working for Infinite Red? Go to https://careers.infinite.redConnect With Us!React Native Radio: @ReactNativeRdioGant: @gantlabordeRobin: @robin_heinzeMazen: @mazen_chamiInfinite Red Slack Community: https://community.infinite.red
36:4404/09/2024
RNR 305 - On-device AI in React Native with Gant Laborde
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 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 NotesWe're hiring! Interested in working for Infinite Red? Go to https://careers.infinite.redConnect With Us!React Native Radio: @ReactNativeRdioGant: @gantlabordeRobin: @robin_heinzeMazen: @mazen_chamiInfinite Red Slack Community: https://community.infinite.red
39:1827/08/2024
RNR 304 - React Navigation V7 with Satyajit Saho
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 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.Connect With Us!React Native Radio: @ReactNativeRdioSatyajit: @satya164Jamon: @jamonholmgrenInfinite Red Slack Community: https://community.infinite.red
32:3516/08/2024
RNR 303 - Stories from Chain React 2024
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 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 NotesKen trying sparkling water [Video]The ArmoryChain React's WebsiteWatch the talks from Chain React on YouTubeConnect With UsJed Bartausky: @jedbartauskyReact Native Radio: @ReactNativeRdioJamon: @jamonholmgrenRobin: @robin_heinzeMazen: @mazenchamiInfinite Red Slack Community: https://community.infinite.redGun.io: https://gun.io/
41:0109/08/2024
RNR 302 - Landing a React Native Job with Taylor Desseyn
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! 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.Connect With Us!Taylor Desseyn: @tdesseyn on 𝕏 and LinkedInReact Native Radio: @ReactNativeRdioJamon: @jamonholmgrenRobin: @robin_heinzeInfinite Red Slack Community: https://community.infinite.redGun.io: https://gun.io/
43:3213/07/2024
RNR 301 - RNR Explains: Using Native Driver for Animated
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 (hosts of Chain React and the React Native Newsletter), Infinite Red is the best choice for your next React Native app. Connect With Us!React Native Radio: @ReactNativeRdioJamon - @jamonholmgrenRobin - @robin_heinze
17:5801/07/2024
RNR 300 - Special Episode: Ask Us Anything!
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 NotesRNR 187: Typescript!RNR 196: The art of code reviewRNR 287: Charlie CheeverSpecial Thanks to Our Guest QuestionsBekah Hawrot-Weigel (@bekahhw)Peter Piekarczyk (@peterpme)David Leuliette (@flexbox_)Colin Gray (@colinta)Connect With Us!React Native Radio: @ReactNativeRdioJamon - @jamonholmgrenRobin - @robin_heinzeMazen - @mazenchami
43:3717/06/2024
RNR 299 - What to Expect From React Native in 5 Years
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 NotesTodd and Jamon predict the future of React NativeConnect With Us!React Native Radio: @ReactNativeRdioJamon - @jamonholmgrenRobin - @robin_heinzeTodd - @twerth
31:2507/06/2024
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
38:4231/05/2024
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
21:3717/05/2024
RNR 296 - NASA Uses Ignite!?! With Andrew Drach and Nima Ostadi
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 Linkshttps://github.com/nasa/spotthestationhttps://spotthestation.nasa.gov/https://twitter.com/SolweyCohttps://twitter.com/callentis_cgConnect With Us!React Native Radio: @ReactNativeRdioJamon - @jamonholmgrenMazen - @mazenchamiAndrew - @AndrewDrach
52:5303/05/2024
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
22:4826/04/2024
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
33:1119/04/2024
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
21:5305/04/2024
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
36:1522/03/2024
RNR 291 - RNR Explains: The Dev Menu
Jamon, Robin, and Mazen unveil the secrets of the dev menu in React Native, sharing tips and tricks that even seasoned developers might not know!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 LinksExpo’s Dev Menu docsReact Native’s Dev Menu docsPerformance DocsHermes profilingCustom DevMenu optionsConnect With Us!React Native Radio: @ReactNativeRdioJamon - @jamonholmgrenRobin - @robin_heinzeMazen - @mazenchami---Quotes you can share on X!"Reactotron can make a custom command to open the dev menu, adding another layer of convenience to your development workflow." - Robin Heinze"The Perf monitor is like having a health check-up for your app's performance." - Jamon Holmgren"The Network tab might not be the prettiest, but it's there when you need to sneak a peek at your app's network requests." - Mazen Chami
26:4915/03/2024
RNR 290 - The State of React Native survey with Bartłomiej Bukowski
This episode 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 LinksState of React Native 2023State of JavaScriptRNR 288 - Survey Says... React Native got more popular?Connect With Us!React Native Radio: @ReactNativeRdioMazen - @mazenchamiBartłomiej - @bbarthec---Quotes you can share on X!"React native is evolving. Year after year, React Native is taking care of another set of problems." - @bbarthec on @reactnativerdio "React native is all about native and I really enjoy that part of this technology. If there's anything new on iOS or Android, there's always some React native package that is offering this new API." - @bbarthec on @reactnativerdio
17:0802/03/2024
RNR 289 - Real Life React Native: David Leuliette Talks Retail Shake Scanner
Real Life React Native returns! Host Mazen Chami sits down with David Leuliette to explore the intricacies of building the Retail Shake Scanner app using React Native. They discuss the app's unique features, the challenges during development, and share insights for developers navigating similar projects.This episode 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 LinksLearn Code the Hard WayExpo to App Store ChecklistReact Native Bottom SheetUseCamera2APIExpo Camera (Next)Git PluginReact Native BootcampConnect With Us!React Native Radio: @ReactNativeRdioMazen - @mazenchamiDavid - @flexbox---Quotes you can share on X!"I chose to learn React the hard way by learning React Native. It was reverse engineering for me." - @flexbox_ on @reactnativerdio "Learning React Native made me a better React developer. TypeScript is (also) good nowadays. I can't work without it." - @flexbox_ on @reactnativerdio "Use Storybook for debugging visually. It allows you to quickly debug with many different scenarios." - @flexbox_ on @reactnativerdio
20:2927/02/2024
RNR 288 - Survey Says... React Native got more popular?
Jamon, Robin, and Mazen react to the 2023 State of React Native Results by Software Mansion! Follow along as they break down all of the results and (spoiler alert) RNR is still your favorite podcast.This episode 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.Connect With Us!React Native Radio: @ReactNativeRdioJamon - @jamonholmgrenRobin - @robin_heinzeMazen - @mazenchami
44:2613/02/2024
RNR 287 - Special Guest: Charlie Cheever
This episode 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.Connect With Us!Charlie Cheever - @ccheeverJamon - @jamonholmgrenRobin - @robin_heinzeReact Native Radio: @ReactNativeRdio
59:4903/02/2024
RNR 286 - What's New in React Native 0.73
Join Robin and Mazen as they navigate React Native 0.73's key updates! Topics cover enhanced debugging capabilities, Android and Kotlin template updates, and significant architectural updates for a more efficient development environment.This episode 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.Connect With Us!React Native Radio: @ReactNativeRdioRobin - @robin_heinzeMazen - @mazenchami
27:4726/01/2024
RNR 285 - Expo Dominates the App Store (and other news)
We’re back with another React Native news episode! From the new Expo SDK 50 Beta, to RN 0.73 and Reactotron 3, this episode has all the goods.This episode 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 NotesJamon's epic pool-building thread https://shift.infinite.red/announcing-reactotron-3-0-934b5a221bdahttps://github.com/anisurrahman072/React-Native-Advanced-Guidehttps://expo.dev/changelog/2023/12-12-sdk-50-betahttps://evanbacon.dev/blog/expo-2024?xConnect With Us!React Native Radio: @ReactNativeRdioJamon - @jamonholmgrenRobin - @robin_heinzeMazen - @mazenchami
32:1219/01/2024
RNR 284 - React Native Rewind (2023 in Review)
React Native Rewind (2023 Edition)! Join hosts Jamon, Robin, and Mazen for a special end-of-year review. They’ll take a look at all of the highs and lows from the year in React Native Radio—from unforgettable guests to the new tools and practices in the React Native world.This episode 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.Connect With Us!React Native Radio: @ReactNativeRdioJamon - @jamonholmgrenRobin - @robin_heinzeMazen - @mazenchami
24:0722/12/2023
RNR 283 - From Side Hustle to Top Charts with Simon Reggiani
In today's episode, Robin and Jamon talk with Simon Reggiani about his COVID side project that jumped to the top of the app store game charts and its eventual acquisition. This episode 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.Connect With Us!React Native Radio: @ReactNativeRdioJamon - @jamonholmgrenRobin - @robin_heinzeSimon - @sregg
29:5715/12/2023
RNR 282 - A Day in the Life of a React Native Developer: 2023 Edition
In today's episode, Jamon, Robin, and Mazen revisit a day in the life of a React Native developer. RNR 192 was our first day in the life episode, and today, we're revisiting the topic. From tech updates to new lessons learned, today's episode is full of good stuff. This episode 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 NotesRNR 192 A Day in the Life of a React Native Developer RNR 196: The Art of Code Review RNR 209: Favorite Third-Party RN Libraries Connect With Us!React Native Radio: @ReactNativeRdioJamon - @jamonholmgrenMazen - @mazenchamiRobin - @robin_heinze
37:3508/12/2023
RNR 281 - Real Life React Native : Benedikt Müller of Share My Stack
In this episode of Real Life React Native, we chat with Benedikt Müller about his latest project, Share My Stack. He discusses his experiences with React Native and offers valuable insights gained from his journey.This episode 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 Noteshttps://sharemystack.com/Connect With Us!React Native Radio: @ReactNativeRdioBenedikt - @bndktJamon - @jamonholmgren
18:5601/12/2023
RNR 280 - Bun Intended: JS's Newest Runtime Meets React Native
We explore Bun, the latest JS runtime, as it relates to React Native developers. We discuss its features, performance, and how it compares to Node.js. Join us on this bunbelievable journey into the future of JavaScript runtimes. This episode 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 NotesRNR Episode 276 - Announcing Ignite v9 with Frank Calise https://bun.sh/Bun 1.0 Announcementhttps://github.com/oven-sh/bun/issues/123https://twitter.com/jarredsumner/status/1398914373066706946Connect With Us!React Native Radio: @ReactNativeRdioJamon - @jamonholmgrenMazen - @mazenchamiRobin - @robin_heinze
33:0017/11/2023
RNR 279 - Securing React Native Apps
Join Robin and Mazen as they delve into React Native app security. They discuss safe API key storage, secure data handling, SSL pinning, and additional pointers to help you keep your app safe. Check it out today! This episode 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 NotesOfficial RN docshttps://jscrambler.com/Jscrambler’s articleHalak Vachhani’s articleJamon’s twitter threadRNR-239 Shrinking your app with ProGuard w/ Jame Hamiltonhttps://www.youtube.com/@JamonsCodeQuestsJail Monkey (Gant’s library) Connect With Us!React Native Radio: @ReactNativeRdioMazen - @mazenchamiRobin - @robin_heinze
34:3210/11/2023
RNR 278 - Real Life React Native: Matt Wood From Teamworks
Mazen interviews Matthew Wood from Teamworks about their real-world experience building and shipping a React Native app. 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.Connect With Us!React Native Radio: @ReactNativeRdioMazen - @mazenchamiTeamWorks - @Teamworks
22:3120/10/2023
RNR 277 - Expo Launch Party
In this episode, Robin and Mazen are joined by Doug Lowder and Gabriel Donadel from Expo, They discuss the recent updates and launches by Expo, including Rollouts for EAS Update, SSO, Expo Orbit, and more!This episode 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 Noteshttps://expo.dev/launch-partyhttps://supabase.com/blog/launch-weekhttps://expo.canny.io/ChainReactApp2023 implemented Expo Updates in PR#183https://www.inkandswitch.com/local-first/Connect With Us!React Native Radio: @ReactNativeRdioDoug - @[email protected] - @donadeldevMazen - @mazenchamiRobin - @robin_heinze
52:1310/10/2023
RNR 276 - Announcing Ignite v9 - Exp[ress]o With Frank Calise
Robin and Mazen are joined by the one and only Frank Calise. You've heard him referenced many times in other episodes, and now you get to meet him ear to ear. They discuss the exciting new changes in the upcoming Ignite v9 release, which Frank is spearheading.This episode 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 Noteshttps://github.com/infinitered/ignite/pull/2446RNR270 with Lorenzo and RiccardoExpo v49Config plugins to make this work for Android 12, s/o to Kate at IR for her help on this!Removal of react-native-bootsplash Jamon's Code Quests Youtube ChannelConnect With Us!React Native Radio: @ReactNativeRdioFrank - @frankcaliseMazen - @mazenchamiRobin - @robin_heinze
40:1829/09/2023
Crossover Episode With The React Native Show
Well, it's the time you've all been waiting for! This epic crossover episode was recorded on location at the React Native EU Conference. Jamon joins Callstack's React Native Show for a special episode that you wont want to miss! This episode 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 Noteshttps://www.react-native.eu/ Check out CallStack's Youtube for videos of the conference talks.Callstack!Connect With Us!React Native Radio: @ReactNativeRdioJamon - @jamonholmgrenCallstack - @callstackio
37:4227/09/2023
RNR 275 - Recapping RN EU
Want the full lowdown on the React Native EU 2023? We've got you covered! In this episode Jamon and Mark Rickert dive into the talks, and highlights of the conference. This episode 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 Noteshttps://www.react-native.eu/ Marks talk at Chain ReactCheck out CallStack's Youtube for videos of the conference talks. Callstack!Connect With Us!React Native Radio: @ReactNativeRdioJamon - @jamonholmgrenMark - @markrickert
30:5222/09/2023
RNR 274 - React Native CI & Automated Deployments
In today's React Native Radio episode, Jamon and Robin dive into Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment and what it looks like in the workflow of a React Native developer.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.Helpful Links:Etsy deploy on day 1EAS React Native Radio episodeConnect With Us!React Native Radio - @ReactNativeRdioJamon - @jamonholmgrenRobin - @robin_heinze
33:2708/09/2023
RNR 273 - Gluestack with Sanket Sahu
Sanket Sahu of GeekyAnts joins us for the third time to talk about his new full featured UI library, Gluestack. In the process, he and Jamon reminisce for far too long.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.Helpful Links:RNR 197https://style.gluestack.io/https://framework.gluestack.io/https://ui.gluestack.io/https://bolt.gluestack.io/Connect With Us!React Native Radio - @ReactNativeRdioJamon - @jamonholmgrenMazen - @mazenchamiSanket - @sanketsahu
41:0922/08/2023
RNR 272 - Real Life React Native: Nick Alekhine at NTWRK
In a new series, Jamon interviews Nick Alekhine from NTWRK about real-world experience building and shipping a React Native e-commerce app.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.Helpful Links:Nick's talk at Chain ReactConnect With Us!React Native Radio - @ReactNativeRdioJamon - @jamonholmgren
26:5824/07/2023
RNR 271 - RN From a Flutter Dev's Perspective
We've had this episode in the hopper for a bit, but we're excited to finally release it! A Flutter developer – Luke Pighetti – joins Jamon and Robin to give an outside perspective on React Native and what it does well – and not so well.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.Connect With Us!React Native Radio - @ReactNativeRdioJamon - @jamonholmgrenRobin - @robin_heinzeLuke - @luke_pighetti
49:0710/07/2023
RNR 270 - Diving into React Native 0.72 with Lorenzo Sciandra and Riccardo Cipolleschi
In this episode, Robin and Mazen, chat with RN core team members Lorenzo Sciandra from Microsoft, and Riccardo Cipolleschi from Meta, about the fresh new RN version 0.72. If you're interested in what you should be looking for in this latest RN release, then this episode is exactly what you're looking for. 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.Helpful Links:React Native 0.72 Blog Post Release ChangelogAlex Hunt’s talk RFC: React Native as a monorepoLorenzo’s Really Cool Graph :) Lorenzo’s talkRiccardo’s talk from Chain React https://rn-versions.github.io/Connect With Us!React Native Radio - @ReactNativeRdioMazen - @mazenchamiRobin - @robin_heinzeLorenzo - @KelsetRiccardo - @CipolleschiR
50:1223/06/2023
RNR 269 - React Native VisionCamera v3 with Marc Rousavy
Jamon and Mazen sit down with Marc Rousavy to talk about the latest version of his popular React Native library, React Native VisionCamera.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.Helpful Links:V3 Main IssueV3 statsReact Native Vision Camera Connect With Us!React Native Radio - @ReactNativeRdioJamon - @jamonholmgrenMazen - @mazenchamiMarc - @mrousavy
51:2916/06/2023
RNR 268 - Embarking on Expo SDK 48
In this episode, Robin and Mazen go on an epic adventure walking through the updates that we get with Expo SDK 48.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.Connect With Us!React Native Radio - @ReactNativeRdioMazen - @mazenchamiRobin - @robin_heinze
28:4313/06/2023
RNR 267 - React Native Windows With Chiara Mooney
Chiara Mooney joins Jamon and Mazen to talk all about how React Native for Windows is helping Microsoft build Microsoft Office.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.Helpful Links:RNR237—React Native on DesktopReact Native for Windows Official tutorialsTwitter thread by MSFT React NativeAdding Jest Snapshot Testing to React Native Windows AppsRN GalleryConnect With Us!React Native Radio - @ReactNativeRdioJamon - @jamonholmgrenMazen - @mazenchamiChiara - https://github.com/chiaramooney
41:0302/06/2023