πŸš€ Galactic News: State of React Native, API Routes & React Native Boost


Hey Reader,

The results are in! πŸ“Š

I've just published my analysis of the State of React Native 2024 survey, breaking down what over 3,000 developers had to say about the ecosystem.

My "quick" take (which turned into a deep dive πŸ‘€) covers all 18 sections of the survey - from the tools developers love to the pain points we're all still wrestling with.

Want to know which libraries are dominating the ecosystem? Or what developers think about the future of React Native? The full survey results are now available with some eye-opening charts that reveal where we're headed as a community.

Some other exciting developments caught my attention this week:

  • React Native Boost just launched - a clever Babel plugin that automatically optimizes your RN apps through static analysis (no manual optimization needed!)
  • Beto released another fantastic tutorial on Expo Router API Routes, with in-depth coverage of request handling and data streaming - definitely worth your time
  • There's a growing trend of React Native games hitting the stores - making me wonder, when will you ship your first mobile game?

I'm particularly interested in how the survey results match your experience.

Are you using the popular libraries? Facing the same challenges? Drop me a message with your thoughts!

Keep building amazing things,
Simon ✌️


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✨ What 3,000+ Developers Said About React Native in 2024​

The results of the biggest annual React Native Survey help developers understand the React Native ecosystem, popular tools and common areas of problems. In this video I'll share my "quick" take on all 18 sections of the State of React Native 2024 survey!

πŸ‘‰ Watch the new video​


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πŸ’« Nebula Notes

  1. ​State of React Native 2024 Results (Survey)
    What tools and libraries are other React Native developers using? Check out all the results and dive into some great charts!
  2. ​React Native Boost (Library)
    A powerful Babel plugin that automatically optimizes React Native apps through static source code analysis. Nice, huh?
  3. ​Master Expo Router API Routes | Requests & Stream Data (Video)
    Another banger tutorial by Beto, this time he covers API routes and especially streaming in great detail. Must watch!
  4. ​The Time for React Native Mobile Games (Tweet)
    Building games with React Native is no rarity anymore - when will you ship your first game?

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