Hey Reader, If you’ve ever wondered, “Could someone really build a better React Native?” - well, apparently Snapchat thought so. This week’s podcast dives into: 🎙️ Valdi vs React Native, Uniwind v1, WebGPU, Game Dev & AI Engineering I share my take on: 🧱 Valdi, Snapchat’s new (but 8-year-old) cross-platform UI framework 🌬️ Uniwind v1 and how Hero UI Native is built on top of it 🎮 A peek behind the scenes of building my Tiny Harvest game with AI tools 👉 Listen to the episode here😎 Watch the...
14 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, I finally shipped my Wolt-style food delivery app - built entirely with React Native + Expo, and it’s probably one of my most complete projects to date. 🎥 Build a Food Delivery App with React Native In this 8-hour build, I cover: 🧭 Expo Router for structured navigation 🗺️ Git Workflow with AI Code Review 🎞️ Reanimated for slick transitions ⚙️ Zustand for state 👉 Watch the video here I'll also do a livestream this Thursday on building Games with React Native and Godot - join me and...
21 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, Thinking about trying something new… What do you think about me doing a casual livestream again soon? Could be app reviews, building something small, or just hanging out and answering your questions. Let me know - just hit reply 🙌 In this week’s podcast, I covered: 🎙️ Expo MCP, MMKV, Godot Games, Flutter Support & React Native Package Confusion I talk about: What exactly is Expo MCP and how it could power your next AI workflow The MMKV v4 release with Nitro Modules Confusion...
28 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, New Essentials video just dropped! This time we cover something every React Native dev eventually needs: 🎥 Platform-Specific Components, Layouts & Styling with React Native (iOS, Android & Web) In this video you’ll learn: How to use the Platform API and platform-specific file extensions How to render custom layouts based on OS And how to tap into SwiftUI or Jetpack Compose using the Expo UI package 👉 Watch the video here Also some 🔥 picks from the community this week: 🧠 Expo MCP...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, The React Conf didn't fail to deliver some epic news - and I unpacked them in the latest podcast episode! 🎙️ New episode: React Native 0.82, The React Foundation, DevTools App, CSS Support, Uniwind & Split View Layout I talk about: The big shift with React Native 0.82 (New Architecture only!) The launch of the React Foundation A sneak peek at the new React Native DevTools desktop app Native CSS + Tailwind support coming to Expo Plus some cool UI trends like Split View layouts and...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, what a week for React Native 😱 The React Conf delivered epic news, and I dropped a new video where we build a full Pocket-style save-for-later app using React Native - and it’s packed with modern tools: 📱 Built with: Expo + SQLite for local data Reanimated for smooth animations API Routes + RevenueCat for paid features 👉 Watch the video here And from the React world this week: 🏛️ The React Foundation - a new governance model for React & React Native, aiming to make the future more...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
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 –...
about 2 months 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...
2 months 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...
2 months ago • 1 min read