React Native Radio

In this episode the crew, joined by our friend Hodeem Miller, revisits some older common complaints about React Native to see if those critiques are still true today. This episode 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.Helpful Links:Hodeem’s articleReanimated 2FlashList episodeProGuard episodeConnect With Us!React Native Radio - @ReactNativeRdioJamon - @jamonholmgrenMazen - @mazenchamiRobin -  @robin_heinzeHodeem -  @HMCodes

This week: We're joined by Naoya Makino from the popular marketplace app, Mercari. He joins us to talk about what it was like to rebuild the company's native mobile app in React Native – all in 18 months!This episode 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.Helpful Links:Why Mercari decided to rewrite their iOS & Android apps from scratch — in React NativeMercari's React Native Evolution Android Developer Fundamentals - Google India YouTubeConnect With Us!React Native Radio - @ReactNativeRdioJamon - @jamonholmgrenMazen - @mazenchamiRobin -  @robin_heinzeNaoya -  @naoyamakino

Talha Naqvi from Shopify comes on React Native Radio to talk about the hot new FlashList and why it’s a drop-in replacement for FlatList in most cases.This episode 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.Helpful Links:FlashListRecycler List View https://twitter.com/naqvitalha/status/1547224093962883072?cxt=HHwWgMCqybWH7PgqAAAAConnect With Us!React Native Radio - @ReactNativeRdioJamon - @jamonholmgrenMazen - @mazenchamiRobin -  @robin_heinzeTalha - @naqvitalha

We have two guests on the podcast this week! Max Metral from GasBuddy, and our very own Mark Rickert, who has joined us a few times before. In this episode the crew discusses the exciting adventure of rebuilding the popular GasBuddy app in React Native.This episode 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.Helpful Links:GasBuddy Entertains React NativeWe are shipping React Native GasBuddyConnect With Us!React Native Radio - @ReactNativeRdioJamon - @jamonholmgrenMark -  @markrickertMax - @djmaxmMazen - @mazenchamiRobin -  @robin_heinze

It’s been a while since we’ve done a “We React to News”! In this episode, we react to Shopify’s FlashList, Callstack’s Reassure, and more.This episode 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.Helpful Links:FlashListFlashList integration with ReanimatedCallstack ReassureReact-native-keyboard-controllerRN Parallax Travel Card By Lucas Lima Zephyrreact-native-owlRob Walker RN LiveReact Native Perspective Correction Image View  By Leon KimConnect With Us!React Native Radio - @ReactNativeRdioJamon - @jamonholmgrenMazen - @mazenchamiRobin -  @robin_heinze

In this episode, Mazen and Robin dive into the latest release of React Native - Version 69!! They dive into what's changed and whats new in this version, along with attempting to discuss sportsball.This episode 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.Helpful Links:https://reactnative.dev/blog/2022/06/21/version-069https://reactnative.dev/docs/new-architecture-introhttps://reactnativeradio.com/episodes/rnr-233-react-18-and-the-future-of-react-nativehttps://github.com/facebook/react-native/blob/2d74de010b8ecc90e8b6b253ab01a98bb6c615ec/CHANGELOG.mdConnect With Us!React Native Radio - @ReactNativeRdioMazen - @mazenchamiRobin - @robin_heinze

Should you use Redux or MobX-State-Tree? Robin, Mazen, and Jamon do a breakdown of the various tradeoffs of these two popular state management libraries.This episode 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.Helpful Links:https://www.loom.com/share/9e3afe0547824e42bada06191e891ae1https://mobx-state-tree.js.org/intro/welcomehttps://redux.js.org/introduction/getting-startedhttps://reactnativeradio.com/episodes/175-state-management-in-react-native-sLR6hN_vConnect With Us!React Native Radio - @ReactNativeRdioJamon - @jamonholmgrenMazen - @mazenchamiRobin - @robin_heinze

We've got a new Expo SDK! In this episode Jamon, Robin and Mazen dig into whats new and exciting with Expo SDK 45.This episode 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.Helpful Links:https://blog.expo.dev/expo-sdk-45-f4e332954a68https://blog.expo.dev/a-peek-into-the-upcoming-sweet-expo-module-api-6de6b9aca492https://docs.expo.dev/versions/v45.0.0/sdk/audio/#audiosampleConnect With Us!React Native Radio - @ReactNativeRdioJamon - @jamonholmgrenMazen - @mazenchamiRobin - @robin_heinze

Tune in for this special announcement from Jamon and Robin! This episode 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.Helpful Links:Our AWESOME Promo Video! Connect With Us!React Native Radio - @ReactNativeRdioJamon - @jamonholmgrenRobin -  @robin_heinze

In this episode, Jamon and Mazen, joined by James Hamilton, discuss how to make your Android APK file smaller using ProGuard.This episode 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.Helpful Links:Enabling ProGuard in React NativeGradle used to come with ProGuard enabledProGuard vs r8ProGuard vs DexGuardProGuard PlaygroundConnect With Us!React Native Radio - @ReactNativeRdioJames - @jag_hamiltonJamon - @jamonholmgrenMazen - @mazenchami

Lizzi Lindboe joins Robin, Mazen, and Jamon aka Barry White to talk about accessibility in React Native!This episode 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.Helpful Links:React Native accessibility docsAccessibilityInfoWhen to use accessibility labelsJen Luker's 2018 Chain React talk, "How to be a React Native A11y"React Native Accessibility on Android tipsBuilding an accessible clock on iOSConnect With Us!React Native Radio - @ReactNativeRdioJamon - @jamonholmgrenLizzi - lindboeRobin -  @robin_heinzeMazen - @mazenchami

In this episode Robin and Mazen hold down the fort while Jamon is gone and talk about their experiences with using React Native for desktop apps.This episode 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.Helpful Links:Out-of-Tree Platforms · React NativemacOS getting started guide Get Started with Windows · React Native for Windows + macOSHow to Build a Desktop App with React Native for Windows | blog {callstack}Supported Community Modules · React Native for Windows + macOSWindows Native ModulesChoosing C++ or C#Universal Windows PlatformReact Native TVOSConnect With Us!React Native Radio - @ReactNativeRdioRobin -  @robin_heinzeMazen - @mazenchami

Jamon and Mazen are joined by Krzysztof Magiera, Director of engineering at Software Mansion to talk about all things Reanimated 2, and beyond. This episode 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.Helpful Links:Reanimated 2Blog announcementReact Native ScreensApp.js Conf in KrakowConnect With Us!React Native Radio - @ReactNativeRdioJamon - @jamonholmgrenKrzysztof - @kzzzfMazen - @mazenchami

In this episode, Jamon, Robin, and Mazen go through some of the differences in React Native 0.68. We also find out that somehow Robin managed to get "banned" from Twitter Communities. This episode 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.Helpful Links:Announcing React Native 0.68Jamon's article on using the correct JDK for M1 MacsConnect With Us!React Native Radio - @ReactNativeRdioJamon - @jamonholmgrenMazen - @mazenchamiRobin -  @robin_heinze

In today's episode, Robin and Mazen talk about some common issues and errors you might encounter when building apps with react native and how to fix them.This episode 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.Helpful Links:RNR 180 and RNR 189Josh’s talk at ReactATLNewclear scriptConnect With Us!React Native Radio - @ReactNativeRdioMazen - @mazenchamiRobin -  @robin_heinze

Gant is back on the show! He joins Robin and Mazen to talk about what’s new in React 18, and how it ties back into React Native.This episode 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.Helpful Links:React 18 blog postConnect With Us!React Native Radio - @ReactNativeRdioGant - @GantLabordeMazen - @mazenchamiRobin -  @robin_heinze

Robin, Jon Major, and Jamon discuss Jamon’s recent article, “Flutter is better than React Native…in all the ways that don’t matter.”This episode 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.Helpful Links:Jamon's blog post “Flutter is better than React Native…in all the ways that don’t matter"Hacker News commentsConnect With Us!React Native Radio - @ReactNativeRdioJamon - @jamonholmgrenJon Major - @jonmajorcRobin -  @robin_heinze

Ever used React DevTools Flamegraph? Flipper comes with an implementation of it and it’s super useful for finding slow-performing components. Listen to Robin, Jon Major, and Jamon discuss all things flamegraph.This episode 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 - @jamonholmgrenJon Major - @jonmajorcRobin -  @robin_heinze

It's that time again! Jamon and Robin react to news. This episode includes plenty of laughs Jamon's most recent "mistake", along with the latest news in the world of React Native. This episode 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.Helpful Links:Jamon’s mistakeJamon's blog post about how Flutter is better than React Native...in all the ways that dont matter.This Week in ReactReact Native 0.68 prereleaseWorkgroup for the New React Native ArchitectureTypeScript 4.6react-native-screens FabricFlipperIgnite 7.9GlassmorphismConnect With Us!React Native Radio - @ReactNativeRdioJamon - @jamonholmgrenRobin -  @robin_heinze

Jamon, Robin, and Mazen talk with former RNR host, Josh Justice, about building an Expo App for Mobile and Web. There is also some spirited conversation about skiing. This episode 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.Helpful Links:Josh’s talk at ReactATLSurelySurely Github sourceReact Native WebReact Native Testing LibraryReact Navigation for WebConnect With Us!React Native Radio - @ReactNativeRdioJosh -  codingitwrong.comMazen - @mazenchamiRobin -  @robin_heinze