React Native Radio

Announcing: Expo Workflows! Mazen sits down with Jon Samp from Expo to unveil their brand-new CI/CD tool built just for React Native apps. Learn how pre-packaged jobs, automation, and seamless workflows simplify shipping apps, speed up development, and boost team collaboration. Plus, get insights into how this tool redefines CI/CD for developers. Don’t miss this exclusive announcement!This episode is brought to you by Infinite Red! Infinite Red is an expert React Native consultancy located in the USA. With nearly a decade of React Native experience and deep roots in the React Native community (hosts of Chain React and the React Native Newsletter, core React Native contributors, creators of Ignite and Reactotron, and much, much more), Infinite Red is the best choice for helping you build and deploy your next React Native app.Show NotesExpo Workflows: Official Blog PostConnect With Us!React Native Radio: @ReactNativeRdioJon Samp: @jonsamp.devMazen Chami: @mazenchamiInfinite Red Slack Community: https://community.infinite.red

Starting Monday, Nov 18, we're kicking off a new Expo-themed series on React Native Radio! And it all begins with an EXCLUSIVE product announcement straight from the Expo team! 🎉 Set a reminder – you won’t find this anywhere else!

We have a long overdue episode with just the hosts! Jamon, Robin, and Mazen are talking about the React Native 0.75 and 0.76 releases. There's a lot of exciting stuff in both of these releases, and they're going to highlight some of the most interesting stuff today!  This episode is brought to you by Infinite Red! Infinite Red is an expert React Native consultancy located in the USA. With nearly a decade of React Native experience and deep roots in the React Native community (hosts of Chain React and the React Native Newsletter, core React Native contributors, creators of Ignite and Reactotron, and much, much more), Infinite Red is the best choice for helping you build and deploy your next React Native app. Helpful LinksNew Architecture SurveyReact Native 0.75 Release Blogpost React Native 0.76 Release Blogpost   

Crossover episode event with Callstack's React Universe On Air and Expo!Mazen joins a crossover episode with Callstack’s Łukasz Chludziński and Expo’s Quin Jung to give React Native developers a guide to navigating Microsoft App Center’s retirement. The hosts discuss why App Center is sunsetting, key alternatives like Expo EAS and community options, plus tips for smoother enterprise transitions.This episode is brought to you by Infinite Red! Infinite Red is an expert React Native consultancy located in the USA. With nearly a decade of React Native experience and deep roots in the React Native community (hosts of Chain React and the React Native Newsletter, core React Native contributors, creators of Ignite and Reactotron, and much, much more), Infinite Red is the best choice for helping you build and deploy your next React Native app.

Ignite X is here!Frank Calise stops by, which means it's the start of Ignite season! After nearly a decade of React Native, Infinite Red's popular boilerplate is celebrating a huge milestone with a new release. Mazen and Frank break down everything that's new in Ignite X—don’t miss this deep dive into what’s new!This episode is brought to you by Infinite Red! Infinite Red is an expert React Native consultancy located in the USA. With nearly a decade of React Native experience and deep roots in the React Native community (hosts of Chain React and the React Native Newsletter, core React Native contributors, creators of Ignite and Reactotron, and much, much more), Infinite Red is the best choice for helping you build and deploy your next React Native app.Show NotesIgnite X Blog PostIgnite X GitHub MilestoneConnect With Us!React Native Radio: @ReactNativeRdioFrank Calise: @frankcaliseMazen Chami: @mazenchamiInfinite Red Slack Community: https://community.infinite.red

Our hosts Robin Heinze and Mazen Chami chat with Marc Rousavy about Nitro Modules, a powerful new tool that outperforms both Turbo Modules and Expo Modules. They discuss how its object-oriented design simplifies native module development and enhances React Native’s performance!This episode is brought to you by Infinite Red! Infinite Red is an expert React Native consultancy located in the USA. With nearly a decade of React Native experience and deep roots in the React Native community (hosts of Chain React and the React Native Newsletter, core React Native contributors, creators of Ignite and Reactotron, and much, much more), Infinite Red is the best choice for helping you build and deploy your next React Native app.Show NotesOriginal TweetC++/JS TypesBenchmark codeConnect With Us!React Native Radio: @ReactNativeRdioMarc Rousavy: @mrousavyRobin Heinze: @robinheinzeMazen Chami: @mazenchamiInfinite Red Slack Community: https://community.infinite.red

In this episode, Mazen and Robin talk with Krzysztof Magiera about the newly launched React Native IDE. They highlight useful features like breakpoint debugging and preview mode, and discuss how it's simplifying workflows for developers.This episode is brought to you by Infinite Red! Infinite Red is an expert React Native consultancy located in the USA. With nearly a decade of React Native experience and deep roots in the React Native community (hosts of Chain React and the React Native Newsletter, core React Native contributors, creators of Ignite and Reactotron, and much, much more), Infinite Red is the best choice for helping you build and deploy your next React Native app.Show NotesRNR290: The State of React Native Survey with Bartomiej BukowskiReact Native IDE on GitHubReact Native IDE DocsKrzysztof Magiera's Talk at AppJSRNR 236: Reanimated 2 with Krzysztof MagieraConnect With Us!React Native Radio: @ReactNativeRdioKrzysztof Magiera: @kzzzfRobin Heinze: @robinheinzeMazen Chami: @mazenchamiInfinite Red Slack Community: https://community.infinite.red

Jamon Holmgren talks with guest Chris Ferdinandi about the highs and lows of living with ADHD as a developer. They discuss creative problem-solving, the pros and cons of medication, and how to use ADHD to your advantage in coding and life.This episode is brought to you by Infinite Red! Infinite Red is an expert React Native consultancy located in the USA. With nearly a decade of React Native experience and deep roots in the React Native community (hosts of Chain React and the React Native Newsletter, core React Native contributors, creators of Ignite and Reactotron, and much, much more), Infinite Red is the best choice for helping you build and deploy your next React Native app.Connect With Us!React Native Radio: @ReactNativeRdioChris Ferdinandi: @ChrisFerdinandiJamon: @jamonholmgrenInfinite Red Slack Community: https://community.infinite.red

Back from React Universe 2024, Jamon, Mazen, and Derek recap the conference, where Mazen delivered an unforgettable first talk on internationalization. They discuss standout sessions, React Native trends, and more! This episode is brought to you by Infinite Red! Infinite Red is an expert React Native consultancy located in the USA. With nearly a decade of React Native experience and deep roots in the React Native community (hosts of Chain React and the React Native Newsletter, core React Native contributors, creators of Ignite and Reactotron, and much, much more), Infinite Red is the best choice for helping you build and deploy your next React Native app.Connect With Us!React Native Radio: @ReactNativeRdioJamon: @jamonholmgrenMazen: @mazen_chamiDerek: @cardwalkerInfinite Red Slack Community: https://community.infinite.red

In this episode, Robin talks with Krystof Woldrich from Sentry about boosting React Native apps with powerful tools like error monitoring, performance insights, and the new Session Replay, which lets developers see exactly what happened before a crash in real time!This episode is brought to you by Infinite Red! Infinite Red is an expert React Native consultancy located in the USA. With nearly a decade of React Native experience and deep roots in the React Native community (hosts of Chain React and the React Native Newsletter, core React Native contributors, creators of Ignite and Reactotron, and much, much more), Infinite Red is the best choice for helping you build and deploy your next React Native app.Show NotesSarah and Krystof’s talk at Chain React 2024:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXhahNP-36gWatch Mazen at React Universe 2024: https://www.reactuniverseconf.com/talks/lost-in-translation-turning-babel-into-brilliance We're hiring! Interested in working for Infinite Red? Go to https://careers.infinite.redConnect With Us!React Native Radio: @ReactNativeRdioGant: @gantlabordeRobin:  @robin_heinzeMazen: @mazen_chamiInfinite Red Slack Community: https://community.infinite.red

Robin and Mazen are joined by Gant Laborde to explore the world of on-device AI in React Native. They discuss ways of integrating AI on mobile devices, as well as how Infinite Red’s ML Kit simplifies the process—enabling developers to add advanced AI features with ease.This episode is brought to you by Infinite Red! Infinite Red is an expert React Native consultancy located in the USA. With nearly a decade of React Native experience and deep roots in the React Native community (hosts of Chain React and the React Native Newsletter, core React Native contributors, creators of Ignite and Reactotron, and much, much more), Infinite Red is the best choice for helping you build and deploy your next React Native app.Show NotesWe're hiring! Interested in working for Infinite Red? Go to https://careers.infinite.redConnect With Us!React Native Radio: @ReactNativeRdioGant: @gantlabordeRobin:  @robin_heinzeMazen: @mazen_chamiInfinite Red Slack Community: https://community.infinite.red 

On this episode, Jamon chats with Satyajit Sahoo about React Navigation version seven's latest updates. They dive into the return of the static API, smoother deep linking, and better TypeScript support. Satyajit also shares what’s coming next and how these changes make life easier for developers.This episode is brought to you by Infinite Red! Infinite Red is an expert React Native consultancy located in the USA. With nearly a decade of React Native experience and deep roots in the React Native community (hosts of Chain React and the React Native Newsletter, core React Native contributors, creators of Ignite and Reactotron, and much, much more), Infinite Red is the best choice for helping you build and deploy your next React Native app.Connect With Us!React Native Radio: @ReactNativeRdioSatyajit: @satya164Jamon: @jamonholmgrenInfinite Red Slack Community: https://community.infinite.red

Jamon, Robin, and Mazen are joined by special guest Jed Bartausky to recap Chain React 2024. They highlight memorable talks, workshops, and the fun chaos of organizing the event. We even hear fun stories,like unexpected water damage and DIY letters, that made this year's conference one of the best!This episode is brought to you by Infinite Red! Infinite Red is an expert React Native consultancy located in the USA. With nearly a decade of React Native experience and deep roots in the React Native community (hosts of Chain React and the React Native Newsletter, core React Native contributors, creators of Ignite and Reactotron, and much, much more), Infinite Red is the best choice for helping you build and deploy your next React Native app.Show NotesKen trying sparkling water [Video]The ArmoryChain React's WebsiteWatch the talks from Chain React on YouTubeConnect With UsJed Bartausky: @jedbartauskyReact Native Radio: @ReactNativeRdioJamon: @jamonholmgrenRobin:  @robin_heinzeMazen: @mazenchamiInfinite Red Slack Community: https://community.infinite.redGun.io: https://gun.io/

Jamon, Robin, and Mazen talk with guest Taylor Desseyn about the current job market for React Native developers. We discuss the changes in hiring trends, remote work shifts during the pandemic, and the demand for React Native developers. Taylor offers insights on interview processes, tips for standing out, and addressing diversity in hiring.This episode is brought to you by Infinite Red! Infinite Red is an expert React Native consultancy located in the USA. With nearly a decade of React Native experience and deep roots in the React Native community (hosts of Chain React and the React Native Newsletter, core React Native contributors, creators of Ignite and Reactotron, and much, much more), Infinite Red is the best choice for helping you build and deploy your next React Native app.Connect With Us!Taylor Desseyn: @tdesseyn on 𝕏 and LinkedInReact Native Radio: @ReactNativeRdioJamon: @jamonholmgrenRobin:  @robin_heinzeInfinite Red Slack Community: https://community.infinite.redGun.io: https://gun.io/

Jamon and Robin dive into useNativeDriver, the native driver for animations, and explain how it boosts performance and delivers seamless animations in your React Native apps.This episode is brought to you by Infinite Red! Infinite Red is a premier React Native design and development agency located in the USA. With five years of React Native experience and deep roots in the React Native community (hosts of Chain React and the React Native Newsletter), Infinite Red is the best choice for your next React Native app. Connect With Us!React Native Radio: @ReactNativeRdioJamon - @jamonholmgrenRobin -  @robin_heinze

Episode 300 special!!Our hosts celebrate 300 episodes of React Native Radio by taking listener question!  Tune in for this fun "Ask Us Anything" episode where listeners and previous guests submit their burning React Native questions for Jamon, Robin, and Mazen.  Show NotesRNR 187: Typescript!RNR 196: The art of code reviewRNR 287: Charlie CheeverSpecial Thanks to Our Guest QuestionsBekah Hawrot-Weigel (@bekahhw)Peter Piekarczyk (@peterpme)David Leuliette (@flexbox_)Colin Gray (@colinta)Connect With Us!React Native Radio: @ReactNativeRdioJamon - @jamonholmgrenRobin - @robin_heinzeMazen - @mazenchami

Where will React Native be in 5 years? We're here to make bold predictions! Join our hosts, Jamon Holmgren and Robin Heinze, as they gather around a crystal ball with special guest Todd Werth. Not only is he CEO of Infinite Red, he's also the voice behind the wildly popular "brought to you by" jokes at the start of every episode. Show NotesTodd and Jamon predict the future of React NativeConnect With Us!React Native Radio: @ReactNativeRdioJamon - @jamonholmgrenRobin - @robin_heinzeTodd - @twerth

Join Mazen with special guest Dan Stepanov as they dive into Create Expo Stack, Native Wind UI, and Plugin Pro! Discover how these tools can enhance your development workflow with seamless configurations, pre-built UI components, and powerful config plugins.Episode LinksShipRNNativeWindUI (Use discount code INFINITERED for $100 off!)Create Expo StackRNR 280 - The Safety of WorkClackConnect With Us!React Native Radio: @ReactNativeRdioMazen - @mazenchamiDan - @DanStepanov

Join Mazen and returning guest Frank Calise as they explore the exciting updates in React Native 0.74! From Yoga 3.0 to the new Bridge-less mode, learn how these updates can make your development smoother and faster.Episode LinksOfficial 0.74 Announcement BlogNew Architecture Docs React Native Push Notifications iOS GitHub Android minimum SDK Proposal discussion Jamon's blog article about FlipperRN 0.74 Changelog Connect With Us!React Native Radio: @ReactNativeRdioMazen - @mazenchamiFrank - @frankcalise

Join Jamon and Mazen as they chat with Andrew Drach and Nima Ostadi from Solwey Consulting. We hear about how Ignite has become their go-to and about a cool project they did for NASA.Episode Linkshttps://github.com/nasa/spotthestationhttps://spotthestation.nasa.gov/https://twitter.com/SolweyCohttps://twitter.com/callentis_cgConnect With Us!React Native Radio: @ReactNativeRdioJamon -  @jamonholmgrenMazen - @mazenchamiAndrew - @AndrewDrach