πŸš€ Galactic News: 2025 Tech Stack, EAS Hosting & Shopify Lessons Learned


Hey Reader,

Feeling overwhelmed by the endless stream of new React Native libraries? I've got your back! πŸ› οΈ

I've just put together a comprehensive guide to the must-have tools and libraries for React Native in 2025. No more decision paralysis - this curated list cuts through the noise to bring you the essential building blocks that will actually move your projects forward.

And speaking of moving forward, I'm thrilled to share that Module 5 of Zero to Hero is nearly complete!

We're diving into some seriously powerful native features, from Push Notifications to custom Expo Modules. These are the kinds of features that transform good apps into great ones.

Here's the big question though:

Have you launched your first React Native app yet?

If not, I'd love to hear what's holding you back. Whether it's technical hurdles or just needing that final push of confidence, let's tackle those obstacles together.

Ready to build something amazing,
Simon✌️

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✨ The Missing Piece to Universal React Native

I’m diving into my 2025 React Native tech stack and sharing the essential tools and technologies that I use to create amazing apps. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced developer, you’ll find valuable insights that can help you elevate your React Native projects.

πŸ‘‰ Watch the new video​

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πŸ’« Nebula Notes

  1. ​Host Expo server code in the cloud with EAS (Release)
    Last week Expo announced EAS Hosting, and this post outlines everything you can do with it already.
  2. ​Five years of React Native at Shopify (Article)
    Shopify is one of the best companies when it comes to sharing their React Native learnings, and this post summarizes 5 years.
  3. ​One time passcode Input For React Native/Expo (Github)
    I discovered this great OTP library from Youssouf and think it's amazing for everyone who needs to work with OTP screens.
  4. ​Legend List 1.0 beta is ready (Tweet)
    Is this the new list start in the React Native world? Legend List looks amazing - and it's just Javascript!

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