Hey Reader 🎉

This week is a bit special.

I published two videos that are closely connected - one practical, one philosophical.

The first is a full crash course on how I’d approach learning React Native today, in 2026 - especially in an AI-first world.

The second is more opinionated: why traditional coding courses alone aren’t enough anymore… and what actually is.

If you’re building, learning, or rethinking your path this year, these two belong together.

Would love to hear your thoughts on this direction - I think with the AI "evolution" of the last 3 months it only makes sense to adapt my channels content - and how you write code - as well ✌️

Hit reply and let me know your thoughts!

​✨ How I’d Learn React Native Today

If I had to start from scratch right now, this is the exact roadmap I’d follow - including:

• When to use AI (and when not to)
• What to learn deeply vs what to delegate
• How to structure projects instead of just watching tutorials
• The stack I’d focus on in 2026

👉 Watch the video​

✨ Why Coding Courses Aren’t Enough Anymore (And What Still Is)

This one is more reflective.

The internet is full of courses. AI can write code. But most people still don’t ship.

In this video I explain:

• Why passive learning is broken
• What actually builds skill in 2026
• And how to structure your learning differently

👉 Watch the video​

💫 Nebula Notes

1. ​React Native 0.84 with Hermes V1 available (Release)
   Another on-time RN release. Hermes v1 is officially here - and I wouldn’t be surprised if Expo’s next SDK aligns right behind it.​
2. ​Upgrade React Native apps in 2026 (Skill)
   Callstack released an agent skill that helps you upgrade your RN app automatically. No more “I’ll update later.”
3. ​Uniwind Migration Skill (Skill)
   Jacek shipped an agent skill to migrate from NativeWind to Uniwind. The tooling around RN just keeps leveling up.​
4. ​Generate your UI with JSON-render (Package)
   Define UIs safely and consistently with JSON-based rendering and predefined components - interesting approach for internal tools.​

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Hope you’re building something cool this week - or at least thinking about it 😉
Simon ✌️