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 approaches, and what's coming to Expo in 2025 (spoiler alert: Expo UI is on the horizon, and it looks promising!).

The tooling landscape keeps evolving at breakneck speed:

• A new "npx testflight" command just dropped that lets you deploy directly to TestFlight with a single command - deployment simplicity at its finest!
• Expo's CTO James Ide published their AI strategy document, outlining how Expo plans to position itself in the AI revolution
• Callstack officially announced their React Native Enterprise Framework, targeting larger companies with specific needs Expo might not address

These developments raise interesting questions about the future of React Native tooling.

Will we see more specialized frameworks emerge?

How will Expo respond to these new players?

I'd love to hear your thoughts! Hit reply and lmk what you think about all the crazyness that's going on in the React Native world!

Keep building amazing apps,
Simon ✌️

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✨ Is React Native in TROUBLE?​

TikTok open-sourced Lynx, a serious alternative to React Native. Callstack announced a new React Native Framework. Vercel is moving into mobile and competes with Expo. Let's make sense of all the news!

👉 Watch the new video​

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💫 Nebula Notes

1. ​Navigation, Styling & The State of React Native with Beto (Podcast)
   Beto and I revisit the State of React Native survey results and dive into what's coming to Expo in 2025 (spoiler: Expo UI)!
2. ​Deploy to TestFlight with one command (Tweet)
   new day, new CLI command - Just "npx testflight" and your Expo app will be uploaded right into TestFlight.
3. ​Expo's AI Strategy (Article)
   Expo is all in on AI, and CTO James Ide shared a strategic document how Expo positions itself over the next time.
4. ​React Native Enterprise Framework (Announcement)
   Callstack announced a new React Native Framework (like Expo) but specifically targeting enterprise customers.

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