Hey Reader, have you tried Cursor yet? If not, my new video might convince you โ๏ธ Cursor is an amazing way to develop a lot faster and better applications, and I've already included it in my daily work. Besides that, Marc Rousavy finally released Nitro Modules to the public so we have something new to talk about ๐ Oh, and I'm cooking up a special course for you behind the scenes too, so stay tuned for some cool new Galaxies content soon! Happy Coding,Simonโ๏ธ Checkout Latest React Native...
about 1 month agoย โขย 1 min read
Hey Reader, bring in any HTML and combine it with native functionality - sounds too good to be true? It's called Expo DOM components and I explored it for you this week! Beyond that NativeWind is very close to the 4.1 release and we will soon talk about what that means for our apps. Besides all of that I'm personally exploring Cursor and more AI powered coding - hit reply and lmk if you have any tips! Happy Coding,Simonโ๏ธ Checkout Latest React Native Courses โจ Expo DOM Components are WILD...
about 2 months agoย โขย 1 min read
Hey Reader, local-first is one of the big trends in 2024 - but should your app use it? That's what I cover in the new video, along with real-world app examples and practical benefits you get from this type of architecture! Beyond that I had the pleasure of having the Infinite Red CIO Gant Laborde on the podcast, and we had a bunch of fun talking about React Native & AI topics. This Thursday the new Galaxies Group Coaching starts where I'll share the latest React Native news & live code with...
2 months agoย โขย 1 min read
Hey Reader, being a React Native dev means currently watching big news, week after week. Not only is Evan Bacon teasing epic new features with a 'use_dom' directive, but also React Native 0.75 is out and RN WebGPU is available as a preview version ๐ฑ It's hard to keep up with all these changes, but I'll try as always to give you the signal in the noise so you can continue to ship high quality apps. Happy Coding,Simonโ๏ธ Checkout Latest React Native Courses โจ This is one of the COOLEST apps I've...
2 months agoย โขย 1 min read
Hey Reader, after a long time I'm finally back with Firebase content - did you miss it? I've been so in the "Supabase universe" that I forgot about how _easy_ to use Firebase still is. If you want to see more Firebase tuts, hit the reply button right now an LMK ๐ Beyond that, we've got interesting development of new concepts (Nitro Modules) and a fresh podcast episode about challenges of building a real app, including CI/CD and Expo EAS! Stay cool during the hot summer and continue being...
3 months agoย โขย 1 min read
Hey Reader, while we all wait for Expo to come up with a solution for React Native Server components, there's a new tool rising up that promises Server Defined Rendering. I explain what this means and how Rise works in the new video! Behind the scenes I'm also working on big changes for Galaxies, some (hopefully) helpful tutorials and fresh podcast episodes for you ๐ค Happy Coding,Simonโ๏ธ Checkout Latest React Native Courses โจ React Native Server Defined Rendering Define your React Native UI...
3 months agoย โขย 1 min read
Hey Reader, this weeks React Native tutorial hits different. It's not just a UI clone - it's a Trello clone with epic functionality! From Webhooks to Supabase Database trigger and Expo Push notifications, this massive new build has it all. So I've you didn't like the previous UI clones, this one's for you! Beyond that I had the pleasure to talk with Giovanni Laquidara about TV Apps and there's a new tool rising up.. Too many exciting news - come back next week for more ๐ Happy Coding,Simonโ๏ธ...
3 months agoย โขย 1 min read
Hey Reader, do you know 100% of Expo Router? Most likely not - nor do I. But as I picked up small nuggets of wisdom over the months, I took note and now distilled them into a quick to watch video for you! Beyond that, the React Native community is more vibrant than ever with epic new packages and tutorials coming from all corners ๐ฅ Sit back, watch or read and enjoy being part of the tribe! Happy Coding,Simonโ๏ธ Checkout Latest React Native Courses โจ 10 Expo Router Tips You Need to Know If you...
3 months agoย โขย 1 min read
Hey Reader, it's time to talk about the elephant in the room - Flutter. Because it ranks at the same level (or ahead) of React Native in most surveys, it's something many of you have asked about. I finally took the time to explore in great detail when Flutter makes sense, and why I'm still very bullish on Expo - go give it a watch and share with your Flutter friends! Happy Coding,Simonโ๏ธ Checkout Latest React Native Courses โจ Expo vs Flutter - Which should you use? Should you use Expo or...
4 months agoย โขย 1 min read