Hey Reader, This week’s podcast is packed with fun updates, packages and ideas around where React Native is headed. 🎙️ "Expo App Structure, NativeWind v5, Expo Live Activity, Native APIs with JS & React Native Buoy" I talk about: Using JS to talk directly to native iOS APIs (yes, really) New Live Activities module for iOS And a slick new dev tool called React Native Buoy 👉 Listen to the episode here😎 Watch the episode here And as always, the community has been cooking: 🛠️ React Native Buoy –...
9 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, This week, I reviewed 3 React Native apps built by people in the community — and there’s so much to learn from them. 🎯 A gamified habit tracker 💫 A beautifully designed wishlist app 🎉 A social app to share events In this new video, you’ll see what makes these apps shine — and where there’s room to improve. It’s packed with tips and inspiration for your own projects. 🎥 Watch the video: I Tried 3 Apps Made By YOU… Here’s What Happened If you’re looking for inspiration — or curious...
16 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, This week I had the pleasure of talking with Beto from Expo in a brand-new podcast episode! 🎙️ “Expo SDK 54, Expo Router v6 & Expo UI Beta for iOS” We unpack what’s new in SDK 54, what’s exciting about Expo Router v6, and how Expo UI is starting to tap into iOS 26 design like Liquid Glass. 👉 Listen to the episode here Some fun links from around the ecosystem this week: 🔐 Expo App Integrity (alpha) — verify your app and secure your API calls without extra backend complexity 💾 New...
23 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, This week I’ve got a fresh video for you: 🎥 “Expo SDK 54 & React Native 0.81: Why you should upgrade NOW” Between faster builds, new native UI support, and updates across the board — this is one of those releases where upgrading is like a walk in the park! In the video, I walk through: What’s new in SDK 54 and React Native 0.81 The real benefits of upgrading And why this update feels like a step toward a more stable, native-feeling future Other exciting updates from around the...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, This week’s podcast dives into some exciting shifts happening in the React Native world: 🎙️ LegendList 2, Expo SDK 54, and… React Native 1.0? We’re seeing big ecosystem moves — faster lists, smoother DX, and broader New Architecture adoption. Could 1.0 finally be on the horizon? 👉 Listen to the episode here Also in the spotlight this week: ⚡️ LegendList 2 is out — and claims to be the fastest JS-only list in React Native, going head-to-head with FlashList v2 🏗️ Shopify shared...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, Reanimated 4 is finally stable - and you can finally use CSS for animations! In this week’s video, I walk you through the major changes: New CSS Animations & Transitions APIs How they compare to the old useSharedValue approach What to know about compatibility with the New Architecture And the new Worklets package that changes how we write animations Beyond that, we've got a big release from Maestro, a new Drawpad package, and I wrote up some React Native Performance Tips ⚡️ PS:...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, What’s next for React Native? This week’s podcast episode dives deep into the future of the platform with none other than Jamon Holmgren from Infinite Red. We talked about: The real impact of the New Architecture How AI is reshaping our tools What innovation in React Native might look like in the next 1–2 years Whether you’re new to the scene or been around since ListView, you’ll enjoy this one. Here’s what’s new around the community this week: 🚀 Expo SDK 54 beta is here — UI and...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, Ever tried combining Drawer + Tabs navigation in Expo Router - and ended up with a layout puzzle? You’re not alone 😅 This week’s video shows you exactly how to structure nested layouts using Expo Router, including tabs, child stacks, and pages outside of your navigation tree. Here’s what’s new in React Native land this week: 🚀 React Native 0.81: Android 16 by default, faster iOS builds, and more New Architecture goodness 🛠️ Rozenite: A new plugin framework for RN DevTools by...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, This week, I dropped a video I’ve been wanting to make for a while: 👉 5 React Native Mistakes Web Devs Keep Making From styling quirks to FlatList performance traps and native gotchas - if you’re coming from a web background, these tips will save you hours (and headaches). Even if you’re not a beginner, it’s a great chance to level up your habits. 🎙️ I also released a new podcast episode covering: The future of React Native animations Why more and more devs start building a game...
2 months ago • 1 min read