Hey Reader, If you’ve ever struggled with authentication in React Native, you’re going to love this week’s video. I walk you through Expo Router v5’s new Protected Stack feature - making it easier than ever to secure your app and handle auth like a pro. No hacks, no mess - just clean, native-style routing with real protection. 🔐 Meanwhile, the community’s (as always) on fire: Early Node-API support in RN could open new backend magic Worklets are breaking out of Reanimated (and now support...
11 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, while I reside on Mallorca for 10 days, I've still got your weekly dose of React Native news! This week’s podcast dives into some hot topics: Unistyles 3.0, SwiftUI filters, Nitro-powered libraries — all packed into a fast, fun episode. Looks like somehow nobody besides me is on vacation mode: A slick new library for React Native RAG RevenueCat + Expo guide for smooth subscriptions And yes, there’s now a React Native Wallet from Software Mansion Catch the full roundup + podcast...
18 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, This week, I’m beyond excited to finally share something big: I’ve built an Amazon app clone with React Native & AI voice agents using Vapi - and it might be the most ambitious project I’ve shipped yet. From 3D models and passkey auth to AI-powered support agents and auto bug fixes, this one pulls out all the stops. It’s a full-stack playground using Expo, Vapi, Stripe, Sentry, NativeWind, and more - and I break it all down in the new video. Meanwhile, the React Native community...
24 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, This week, I didn’t publish a new video - but that doesn’t mean things were quiet. Between working on the Amazon clone (coming next week 👀), creating new Essentials videos, and juggling some real-life stuff (like diet without real sports?), I’ve been soaking in what the React Native community has been up to… and wow. One moment you think nothing happens, then William Candillon describes what's going on with WebGPU and the new Skia Graphite, and a PR for background-repeat (and...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, Are React Server Components still a mystery to you? That ends today - I’ll show you how to build and deploy your first RSC in a React Native app. Why does this matter? RSCs let you handle sensitive operations securely, simplify data fetching, and make your app feel faster - all while writing less code. And yes, they work with React Native now! 🎧 In this week’s podcast, I also broke down what’s new in React Native 0.80 - from frozen legacy architecture to a more stable future. And...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, Apple just dropped a new UI paradigm called Liquid Glass — and React Native is already ready. Because React Native uses real native views, we can take advantage of new system features like this right away. Meanwhile, frameworks like Flutter (which re-render their own UIs) will likely struggle to keep up. This is exactly why I believe so strongly in React Native — and why I built Galaxies.dev to help web and app developers like you go from Zero to Hero with native mobile apps. 🌌...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, Can all apps be built with React Native? Five years ago, you might have laughed at this question. Today? It's not just possible - it's happening What's New in React Native Land The recent AppJS conference proved once again that React Native has one of the strongest ecosystems out there. I've distilled the entire 2-day event into a short recap video just for you. Main topic? The legacy Architecture codebase will be frozen 😱 But that's not all. We're on the verge of exciting...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, I'm continuing my quest to cover some React Native Essentials with the new video about Tabs with Expo Router this week. Last week I also shipped a new course on Galaxies that covers the changes of Expo Router 5 including RSC 🚀 While I still recover from GI pain and some rough days, I'm watching up on the AppJS talks - which was your favorite? Keep building awesome apps,Simon ✌️ ✨ React Native Tabs with Expo Router Quickly understand how to use and customize the React Navigation...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, it's time for another huge tutorial, probably the biggest and most comprehensive one up until today 😱 In my new video, I show you everything to build your own AI Caption Editor with Convex, ElevenLabs and Expo! Learn to use some of the hottest technologies, but also foundational skills regarding Expo Router or DOM components. All in one build. And while I still think we are in some sort of React version hell, I'm optimistic that things will get smoother later this year. Also watch...
2 months ago • 1 min read