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 Nat…

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 option…

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 …

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 expe…

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 th…

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 …

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 de…

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 Nati…

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…

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! Infi…

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! In…

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 e…

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 experi…

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 Notes RNR 187: Typescript! RNR 196: The art of code review RNR 287: Charlie Cheever…

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 Notes Todd an…

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 Links ShipRN NativeWindUI (Use discount code INFINITERED for $100 off!) Create Expo…

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 Links Official 0.74 Announcement Blog New Architecture Docs React Native Push Notifications iOS GitHub Android minimum SDK Pr…

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 Links https://github.com/nasa/spotthestation https://spotthestation.nasa.gov/ https://twitter.com/SolweyCo https://twitter.com/callentis_cg Connect With Us! R…

Chain React 2024 returns this July! Join Robin, Mazen, and Justin as they go over the exciting new changes you can expect to see at the US React Native conference. 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 de…

As Microsoft App Center sails into the sunset, Robin and Mazen break down what this major shift means by focusing on new tools and strategies for React Native developers. 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…

This week, Jamon is joined by Benji Lightstone, a senior software engineer at Spatial. They talk about Benji’s journey into software development and how they use React Native at Spatial. 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 N…

Dive into the Metro bundler with Jamon, Robin, and Mazen on this new installment of RNR Explains! It's packed with insights for even the most advanced React Native developers. 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 exper…

Jamon, Robin, and Mazen unveil the secrets of the dev menu in React Native, sharing tips and tricks that even seasoned developers might not know! 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 Re…

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. Episode …

Real Life React Native returns! Host Mazen Chami sits down with David Leuliette to explore the intricacies of building the Retail Shake Scanner app using React Native. They discuss the app's unique features, the challenges during development, and share insights for developers navigating similar projects. This episode brought to you by Infinite Red!…

Jamon, Robin, and Mazen react to the 2023 State of React Native Results by Software Mansion! Follow along as they break down all of the results and (spoiler alert) RNR is still your favorite podcast. 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 …

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 …

Join Robin and Mazen as they navigate React Native 0.73's key updates! Topics cover enhanced debugging capabilities, Android and Kotlin template updates, and significant architectural updates for a more efficient development environment. This episode brought to you by Infinite Red! Infinite Red is a premier React Native design and development agenc…

We’re back with another React Native news episode! From the new Expo SDK 50 Beta, to RN 0.73 and Reactotron 3, this episode has all the goods. 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 Na…

React Native Rewind (2023 Edition)! Join hosts Jamon, Robin, and Mazen for a special end-of-year review. They’ll take a look at all of the highs and lows from the year in React Native Radio—from unforgettable guests to the new tools and practices in the React Native world. This episode brought to you by Infinite Red! Infinite Red is a premier React…

In today's episode, Robin and Jamon talk with Simon Reggiani about his COVID side project that jumped to the top of the app store game charts and its eventual acquisition. 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 a…

https://brainsandbeards.com/ Key Moments: Documentation comes in different forms like code comments, README files, external documentation in Confluence, and architectural decision records (ADRs). Code comments can become outdated over time as the code changes, so it's better to rely on clear naming, TypeScript types, and unit tests to document code…

In today's episode, Jamon, Robin, and Mazen revisit a day in the life of a React Native developer. RNR 192 was our first day in the life episode, and today, we're revisiting the topic. From tech updates to new lessons learned, today's episode is full of good stuff. This episode brought to you by Infinite Red! Infinite Red is a premier React Native …

In this episode of Real Life React Native, we chat with Benedikt Müller about his latest project, Share My Stack. He discusses his experiences with React Native and offers valuable insights gained from his journey. This episode brought to you by Infinite Red! Infinite Red is a premier React Native design and development agency located in the USA. W…

https://brainsandbeards.com/ Key Moments: Mobile development teams have responsibilities beyond just writing code, such as providing guidance on design, UX, platform best practices, and APIs. Mobile developers should proactively communicate with other teams like design, product, and backend to ensure mobile needs are met. Designers may not be aware…

We explore Bun, the latest JS runtime, as it relates to React Native developers. We discuss its features, performance, and how it compares to Node.js. Join us on this bunbelievable journey into the future of JavaScript runtimes. This episode brought to you by Infinite Red! Infinite Red is a premier React Native design and development agency located…

Join Robin and Mazen as they delve into React Native app security. They discuss safe API key storage, secure data handling, SSL pinning, and additional pointers to help you keep your app safe. Check it out today! This episode brought to you by Infinite Red! Infinite Red is a premier React Native design and development agency located in the USA. Wit…

Mazen interviews Matthew Wood from Teamworks about their real-world experience building and shipping a React Native app. 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 (hos…

Find us on https://brainsandbeards.com/ The hosts discuss their daily work setups and what equipment they use, including standing desks, laptops, external monitors, headphones, microphones, and other accessories. One host uses a standing desk to avoid sitting for long periods and stays engaged by walking while in meetings or working. Their laptops …

In this episode, Robin and Mazen are joined by Doug Lowder and Gabriel Donadel from Expo, They discuss the recent updates and launches by Expo, including Rollouts for EAS Update, SSO, Expo Orbit, 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 …

You can find us on https://brainsandbeards.com/ You can find our course on https://brainsandbeards.com/mrn Key Moments The podcast discusses a new online course called "Maintainable React Native" which teaches developers how to build maintainable architecture for mobile apps through practical examples and techniques delivered via weekly emails. The…

Robin and Mazen are joined by the one and only Frank Calise. You've heard him referenced many times in other episodes, and now you get to meet him ear to ear. They discuss the exciting new changes in the upcoming Ignite v9 release, which Frank is spearheading. This episode brought to you by Infinite Red! Infinite Red is a premier React Native desig…

Well, it's the time you've all been waiting for! This epic crossover episode was recorded on location at the React Native EU Conference. Jamon joins Callstack's React Native Show for a special episode that you wont want to miss! This episode brought to you by Infinite Red! Infinite Red is a premier React Native design and development agency located…

You can find us on https://brainsandbeards.com/ Key Moments: React Native allows separating native app skeletons from JavaScript business logic bundles, providing opportunities for faster updates without app store reviews. Code pushing allows remotely delivering JavaScript bundle updates to users without app store reviews. Bundles can be replaced o…

Want the full lowdown on the React Native EU 2023? We've got you covered! In this episode Jamon and Mark Rickert dive into the talks, and highlights of the conference. 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 d…

In today's React Native Radio episode, Jamon and Robin dive into Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment and what it looks like in the workflow of a React Native developer. 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…

Wojciech and Patryk are talking about recent quirks of the Internet. In this episode, we focused mostly on the infosec news, as there were plenty of disturbing discoveries in this space. Links from the show: https://downfall.page/ https://www.righto.com/2013/09/intel-x86-documentation-has-more-pages.html https://robins.one/notes/uninstall-the-night…

Sanket Sahu of GeekyAnts joins us for the third time to talk about his new full featured UI library, Gluestack. In the process, he and Jamon reminisce for far too long. 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 a…

In a new series, Jamon interviews Nick Alekhine from NTWRK about real-world experience building and shipping a React Native e-commerce app. 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 Na…

We've had this episode in the hopper for a bit, but we're excited to finally release it! A Flutter developer – Luke Pighetti – joins Jamon and Robin to give an outside perspective on React Native and what it does well – and not so well. This episode is brought to you by Infinite Red! Infinite Red is a premier React Native design and development age…