On the day when React Native 0.74 goes live, we give you an exclusive peek behind the scenes of this release. Tune in to an in-depth discussion on what React Native 0.74 brings to the table, from new features and promising enhancements to deprecated feature removals and changes. To discuss the ins and outs of the latest React Native version, as well as the recent improvements to the release process, Łukasz is joined by two members of the release crew: Hur Ali, who’s also a member of the...

In this Coffee Talk episode, we take a closer look at what your career may look like if you decide to take on the challenging, yet rewarding role of a tech lead or a dev manager. This change is not only about the change in title but the profound shift in mindset, responsibilities, and the art of managing people alongside projects. To discuss this topic, Kuba has invited Adam Trzciński and Jakub Bujko. Both our guests have successfully navigated such a transition at Callstack and so can...

In this episode of The React Native Show Podcast, we’re diving into what’s new and important in React Native performance optimization in 2024. To give you a maximum dose of practical knowledge, Łukasz has sat down with two guests whom you might know from the contributions to our Ultimate Guide to React Native Optimization: 💜 Kadi Kraman, Software Developer at Expo 💜 Maciej Jastrzębski, Expert Software Engineer at Callstack Together, they take a closer look at the biggest performance news...

Long time no see! We haven’t published a Coffee Talk since November, and in this one, Kuba comes back with a bang and two very special guests: 💜 Ola Desmurs Linczewska, a React Native developer at Callstack and the author of “Simplifying State Management in React Native” 💜 Anisha Malde, a Developer Advocate at Amazon and a speaker at React Native EU 2023 The trio dives into the current state of React and React Native, comparing it to the landscape five years ago. They explore the...

Tune in to the special episode, in which Łukasz Chludziński is joined by Eli White and Matt Carroll from Meta to discuss the eagerly anticipated React Conf 2024. To attend, register for the ticket lottery before Feb 28 🎟 https://conf.react.dev/ To become a speaker, submit your talk proposal by Feb 28 🎤 https://sessionize.com/react-conf-2024/ Celebrating a decade of React-driven innovation, the event aims to give the community the platform to learn from each other, connect in person, and...

In this episode, Łukasz sits down with Mo Javad to discuss multiplatform app development with React and React Native. From the roots of the multiplatform vision to the modern-day approaches and solutions facilitating code-sharing, they’re unpacking everything you need to know to build applications that run smoothly on any platform. Tune in to learn about: 💜 formation of a multiplatform vision and resulting benefits 💜 today's multiplatform choices 💜 case study of a universal streaming...

In the 34th episode of The React Native Show podcast, we're chatting about something exciting for the React Native community – the results of the State of React Native 2023 survey. It's a treasure trove for all React Native developers, revealing which tools are killing it in the trenches and spotting the next waves hitting the shores. We'll break down the latest findings on what's hot and what's not in React Native, and we're doing it with the folks who made the survey happen: Bartłomiej...

Let’s explore the practicalities and strategic considerations of scaling React Native across all stages of business growth with expert insights from Rafael Mendiola (X @GroundControl) and Jakub Stadniczuk (X @kubastad). Our guests discuss the dynamics of React Native implementation in organizations ranging from startups to large enterprises, providing valuable insights into the technological and organizational aspects of React Native at scale. Tune in to learn about: 💜 differences in React...

In this episode, Łukasz (X @loginlukasza) invites Oskar Kwaśniewski (X @o_kwasniewski) and Michał Pierzchała (X @thymikee) to discuss their experimental journey of bringing React Native to Apple Vision Pro and visionOS. Together, they walk us through the process of bringing React Native to a new platform, with all its ups and downs. Tune in to learn about 💜 Extended Reality market 💜 Apple Vision Pro and visionOS 💜 React Native for visionOS 💜 use cases, capabilities, and features 💜...

We’ve been talking about building mobile and web apps with React Native for quite a while. How about we touch on yet another space that can be transformed with this technology: TV. To do that, Łukasz (who, by the way, has been a part of a TV project for a while) invited two guests with first-hand experience in React Native TV app development: Yusuf Yildirim (Technical Lead at XITE) and Karol Latusek (Software Engineer collaborating with Callstack). Topics covered 🎧 Current state of the TV...

In the next episode of the “React Native at Scale” series, we lean a bit more towards the technology side to show you the impact that React Native and Re.Pack can have on a large fintech organization. To demonstrate that, we’ve invited two very special guests: Mike Duminy, a Principal Engineer and Domain Architect who works on scaling frontend technology at Klarna, and Jakub Romańczyk, Software Engineer at Callstack and the maintainer of Re.Pack. Together, we explore Klarna's business...

In this episode of The React Native Show Podcast, Jakub (@bionanek) and Thiago (@thiagobrez) take you on a journey through the exciting (although a bit complex) world of Web3 and its intersection with mobile app development. This 45-minute Coffee Talk episode covers the following topics: - journey to fiery Web3 enthusiasm: our hosts discuss what initially sparked their interest and how they became involved in the rapidly evolving Web3 space - favorite crypto projects: Jakub and Thiago dig...

In this episode, we dive deep into the practicalities of using native modules across different ecosystems with Open Native. Our guest, Jamie Birch (@LinguaBrowse), the creator of React NativeScript, explains the pressing problems in this area and how Open Native aims to solve them. Throughout this discussion, we cover: ➡️ the current challenges with cross-platform development and native modules ➡️ the inception of Open Native and the problems it aims to address ➡️ the practical steps taken...

In this episode, we delve into Expo’s potential to reshape the future of React Native development and enhance the developer experience. Our guests are Jon Samp, Head of Product at Expo, and Cedric van Putten, a Software Engineer at Expo. Together, we'll go on a journey through: ➡️ the origins of Expo and its evolution into a well-known framework for making universal native apps for Android, iOS, and the web with JavaScript and React ➡️ insights into how Expo functions as both a product and a...

In this special crossover episode of The React Native Show Podcast, we join forces with React Native Radio to bring you a lively discussion on all things React Native. Following two intense days of React Native EU 2023, Łukasz Chludziński (@loginlukasza) from Callstack and Jamon Holmgren (@jamonholmgren) from Infinite Red got together to delve into the gossip and current events surrounding React Native, providing valuable insights from their experiences working with clients and contributing...

Unless you live under a rock, you must have heard about the recent release of Bun 1.0. For those of you who somehow missed that announcement, Bun is a fast, all-in-one toolkit for running, building, testing, and debugging JavaScript and TypeScript, from a single file to a full-stack application – and as of September 8, it’s finally stable and production-ready. Much like the rest of the community, we’re pretty excited about the release and Bun in general – and we’re even more excited to have...

Welcome to a new episode of The React Native Podcast Show's Coffee Talk! Join us as we explore Vim, the legendary and controversial text editor. Discover the origins of Vim, its standout features, and how it can elevate your coding efficiency (no jokes here). In this episode, Kuba (@bionanek), Burak (@_atlj), Jan (@jaworek3211), and Lucas share their personal experiences with Vim, detailing what sparked their interest and how they navigated the initial learning curve. They also highlight...

This episode of the React Native Show delves into the recent introduction of End-to-End (E2E) testing in the React Native core. Join us as we unpack the thought process, technical considerations, and practical implementation of this new approach to testing in React Native. In conversation with Mateusz Ulańczyk and Szymon Rybczak, the people directly involved in making this solution a reality, we'll cover: - the context and need for improvement in testing within the React Native ecosystem -...

Join Łukasz Chludziński (@loginlukasza) and Andrew Meyer (@takameyer) as they explore the realm (see what we’ve done there?) of databases for mobile applications, focusing specifically on React Native applications built with Realm & MongoDB. In this episode, we cover the following topics: • a brief history of mobile databases and the road from Nokia to Realm • the overview of database options for mobile applications from the least to the most complex • a deep–dive into Realm SDK for...

Join us in this episode as we delve into the world of React Native at scale with Jacob Suñol, an expert in healthcare technology from Abbott. Discover how React Native tackles the unique challenges faced by large healthcare organizations, revolutionizing the way teams collaborate, scale, and develop innovative solutions. In the second episode of the “React Native at scale” series, we explore the intersection of React Native and healthcare technology, uncovering the strategies and success...

In this episode, Jakub and Tomasz delve into the latest Stack Overflow Developer Survey, sharing our impressions and providing commentary on the findings. Join them as they explore the trends, preferences, and challenges faced by developers worldwide. Our hosts discuss it all, focusing particularly on things like: online resources & courses to learn how to code most popular technologies cloud platforms web frameworks and technologies other frameworks and libraries integrated developer...

In this episode, we take a closer look at how React Native fits into the enterprise picture from the perspective of derisking large-scale projects. We do that by discussing the vast experience of our guest, Matt Hargett, a 25-year veteran in Product and Technology Leadership who’s have taken an active role in reducing the ongoing operating costs and delivery times of some of the largest tech companies in Silicon Valley, including Roblox, PlayStation, and BlueJeans Network, just to name a...

The conference season is in full swing. Many of you at the React Native community have been to Kraków and Portland and are heading to Amsterdam, Paris, or Wrocław soon. Knowing that it’s impossible to attend all these events, we’ve prepared a recap of two conferences we’ve recently attended: App.js and Chain React. In this episode of The React Native Shows’s Coffee Talk, Łukasz is joined by Kuba and Szymon who share their impressions of these conferences and dig deeper into the talks that...

With so much going on in the community, it might be difficult to keep up with the new releases and announcements. Łukasz (https://twitter.com/loginlukasza) and Kuba (https://github.com/bionanek) come to the rescue with their roundup of React and React Native news. They begin by discussing a bunch of recent news from Vercel: ➡️ A foundational release of Next.js 13.4 that comes with stable App Router, Turbopack in beta (which you can listen more about in our Coffee Talk episode with Zack...