🚀 Galactic News: New Apps, App Review & Expo Widgets


Hey Reader,

I'm fired up about building React Native apps right now 🔥

After migrating my calorie tracker, I just released a new task manager.

Why?

Because building apps with Expo is fun 😍

(And I want to get some XP building & shipping actual apps)

That's also why the new video is a review of some epic React Native apps and things you can build.

Things will slow down over here now, and I hope you'll have a great Holiday Season. Thanks for all your support this year, trust me when I say next year will be even better.

I will come back with a BIG announcement soon!

Happy Coding,
Simon✌️


✨ React Native can do THIS

Building apps with React Native is easier than ever, given all the AI tools, but only a few stand out. Today, we are diving into three that actually caught my eye.

👉 Watch the new video


💫 Nebula Notes

  1. Matrix Manager - A Task Manager (Simons new App)
    Looking for a new productivity system? Try my new task manager based on the Eisenhower principle and leave a nice rating!
  2. React Native Widgets (Tweet)
    Evan Bacon showcased an easy way to create your own iOS widgets with a new simple package for Expo.
  3. How we promote social sharing on Marathon with Expo (Article)
    Great example of how you can add built-in viral loop into your app so people wll naturally share it with friends.
  4. Expo 2024 year in review (Article)
    2024 was big for Expo and React Native - Jon perfectly recapped all the big moments the team had.


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