Hey Reader, have you ever built a video call interface or chat with React Native? No? Then my new tutorial on building a Mental Health App with Stream Chat & Video Call will teach you everything you need to know! Beyond that I made a change to the podcast - hope to serve you even better with shorter episodes in the future 💪 I also can't wait to finally see the release of Expo SDK 53. It comes with some epic QOL improvements, and I'll keep you updated on everything important when it drops! If...
11 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, I've shared technologies that I use in 2025 before, but today I'm going over the exact tech stack I use for all new apps right now! It's like a blueprint, a shortcut to building out fully functional, beautiful React Native apps. I can't develop in any other way anymore. Beyond that I'm working on some epic new videos, both long and short form, while trying to stay sane about AI and ship my next app 🔥 What are you up to? Shipping, deving, learning? Hit reply and lmk - I read every...
18 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, Ready to build something BIG? 🔥 I've just released my first major clone project of 2025 - a complete Learning Management System built with React Native! This massive tutorial walks you through integrating Strapi CMS for content management, RevenueCat for payments (even web!), and Reanimated for those buttery-smooth animations - all wrapped up in the Expo ecosystem. Speaking of building quickly, being stuck in bed for a day turned into an opportunity! I managed to ship a brand new...
25 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, I'll be honest: I'm fascinated by Vibe Coding. It sounds cliche, but my new video is showing you how AI tools like Grok, Bolt, and Cursor can help you build and ship everything from full SaaS applications to mobile games faster than ever. I've shared all my favorite tools, prompts, and workflows that are transforming how I build. I'm curious - which AI coding assistants are you using in your workflow? Let me know what's working for you! Keep building amazing apps,Simon ✌️ ✨ Vibe...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, Is React Native facing new competition? 🤯 I just dropped a video analyzing the recent launch of Lynx (TikToks new React Native framework) and some intriguing moves at Vercel that suggest they're eyeing the mobile app space. These developments could reshape our ecosystem in major ways! Speaking of ecosystem shifts, Beto joined me on the Rocket Ship Podcast to dissect the State of React Native survey results. We had a fantastic conversation about navigation patterns, styling...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, The results are in! 📊 I've just published my analysis of the State of React Native 2024 survey, breaking down what over 3,000 developers had to say about the ecosystem. My "quick" take (which turned into a deep dive 👀) covers all 18 sections of the survey - from the tools developers love to the pain points we're all still wrestling with. Want to know which libraries are dominating the ecosystem? Or what developers think about the future of React Native? The full survey results are...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, Ever wanted to add a custom iOS widget to your React Native app? I've got you covered! My latest video shows you how to build your own iOS widget in just 12 minutes using React Native. It's easier than you might think, and adds that extra polish users love 😍 This week I also had the pleasure of chatting with Dohyun Kim (aka Your Average Tech Bro) on the Rocket Ship Podcast. We dove deep into the challenges and opportunities of building AI-driven apps with React Native. If you're...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, Expo's new integration with StackBlitz is absolutely mind-blowing! 🤯 I've just released a video showing how the new bolt.new + Expo integration lets you build full-featured mobile apps from a simple prompt. The best part? You can instantly preview your AI creation in Expo Go, using the StackBlitz Web Container API. I'm sure we'll hear more about this soon 👀 Speaking of AI-powered development, Evan Bacon just open-sourced his React conf app, complete with AI features and Expo RSC...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, Ever wondered which React Native apps you're using without even knowing it? 👀 I just dropped a new video showcasing 4 mind-blowing apps built with React Native that you probably interact with daily. Trust me, some of these might surprise you! This week has been packed with incredible content for the React Native community. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Jack Herrington for the Rocket Ship Podcast, where we dove deep into Module Federation and the latest developments in...
2 months ago • 1 min read