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#077 - Future of React Native Animations, Building Games, Better Performance & New Packages
This week’s episode dives into what’s next for animations, games, and performance in React Native—plus a wave of new tools and examples from the community.🧰 React Nati...
#076 - Unistyles 3.0, SwiftUI Filters, Nitro Hype & the Expo Debate
In this week’s episode, we explore new tools, visual upgrades, and some trending controversy in the React Native ecosystem—plus, I finally shipped my Amazon clone and ...
075 - Epic React Native Packages, Background Images, Skia and WebGPU Updates, Expo Router & The MCP Hype
This week, we’re diving deep into some of the most exciting updates in the React Native ecosystem—and I’m sharing a few personal shifts too.🧠 Topics we cover:The futur...
#074 - Expo AI App Template, Icon Creator, Background Tasks, RSC & Triathlon Success
In this week’s episode, we explore a handful of exciting tools and tutorials for React Native developers - plus a personal milestone:🛠️ React Native Goodies:Generate b...
#073 - React Native 0.80, EAS Alternative, AI Voice Agents & Apple vs React Native
In this week’s episode, we explore the latest updates and trends in the React Native world—and beyond:🚀 What’s New:React Native 0.80 – What’s changed and why it matter...
#072 - The Frozen Arch, Killing my App & React Native World Domination
The AppJS took place and there's a lot to learn from the amazing talks about the current state of React Native and its future. From frozen architecture to React Native...
#071 - Reanimated 4 Beta, LiveStore, DevTools & Expo Router Course
While the AppJS is about to kick off, we talk about some cool new packages and updates around Reanimated and a new solution for local-first apps!Also in this episode:-...
#070 - React Native Version Hell, React Server Components with Expo & Invoice App Updates
No big news besides the RC of React Native 0.80, which gives us time to talk about the current version hell for React Native developers, and a great new Expo DevTool f...
#069 - Expo Router v5, Skia WebGPU, App Updates & Galaxies Lifetime
Expo Router v5 was released, which dramatically improves authentication flows and finally allows to use RSC in production - although still in beta. Beyond that William...
#068 - Expo SDK 53 Highlights, React Native AI, Worklets & No Apple App Store Commissions
Expo SDK 53 was released after a short beta with many great new features, there are new AI packages for React Native to talk about and meanwhile Apple lost an importan...
#067 - Quitting React Native, React Compiler, Legend List & React Native Performance
React Compiler reached release candidate, LegendList v1 is finally released and Evan Bacon shares React Native performance tips - meanwhile Simon questions his existen...
#066 - Expo 53 BETA, FlashList v2, React Native Popularity, App Sales & OTA Alternative
The Expo SDK 53 Beta was released, FlashList v2 is a complete rewrite and is React Native actually popular? I dive into the latest news from the React Native community...
#065 - Expo SDK 53 Preview, RevenueCat Paywalls, AI Images & Gemini
What's coming with Expo SDK 53? I dive into the latest news, trends and upcoming features of Expo and React Native, and share updates on the projects I'm working on.Al...
#064 - Time for Change (App Updates, Vercel AI SDK & TikTok)
I'm changing the format of RocketShip! Learn all about why and what changes, the new times and topics we will talk about. This podcast will continue to be primarily ab...
#063 - From Idea to App using Replit with Matt Palmer
In this conversation, Simon Grimm and Matt Palmer discuss the capabilities and evolution of Replit, a platform that allows developers to quickly turn ideas into applic...
#062 - Navigation, Styling & The State of React Native with Beto
In this episode, Simon and Beto discuss the latest findings from the State of React Native survey, highlighting trends in developer backgrounds, platform usage, income...
#061 - Shipping Successful AI Apps with Your Average Tech Bro
In this conversation, Simon Grimm interviews Dohyun Kim, known as YourAverageTechBro, about his journey as an app developer and content creator. They discuss the chall...
#060 - Module Federation, RSCs & Universal Apps with Jack Herrington
In this episode of Rocket Ship, Simon Grimm interviews Jack Herrington, a prominent figure in the React Native and Next.js communities. They discuss the challenges and...
#059 - Expo Router, RSC & DOM Components with Evan Bacon
In this episode, Simon Grimm welcomes Evan Bacon, the manager of DevTools at Expo, to discuss the latest developments in Expo, including the Expo Router, Expo Web, and...
#058 - React Native Games & Animations with Ben Awad
In this conversation, Simon Grimm interviews Ben Awad, a successful YouTuber and co-founder of the app Voidpet. They discuss Ben's journey from content creation to app...
#057 - The Time for React Native is Now
In this solo episode, Simon shares the new Galaxies.dev Zero to Hero Mission and why now is the best time to learn React Native. From New Architecture to Debugging, Ex...
#056 - Bluesky's React Native App & AT Protocol with Samuel Newman
In this conversation, Simon Grimm interviews Samuel Newman, a developer at Bluesky, discussing his journey from university to app development, the intricacies of the B...
#055 - Why Companies use React Native, Job Interviews & Open Source Trends with Jamon Holmgren
In this conversation, Simon Grimm interviews Jamon Holmgren, co-founder of Infinite Red, discussing the evolution and advantages of React Native in mobile app developm...
#054 - React Native Music Game with Kim Chouard (Skia, NativeWind, Expo AV)
In this conversation, Simon Grimm interviews Kim Chouard, a developer and educator, about his journey in coding, the challenges of building a multiplatform music game ...
#053 - Why Accessibility in React Native matters with Britta Evans-Fenton
In this conversation, Simon Grimm and Britta Evans-Fenton discuss the importance of accessibility in React Native and mobile development. Britta shares her personal jo...
#052 - Styling, RSC, Expo, Universal Apps, EAS, Debugging, Strict DOM, React Native Q&A
What are my top 3 libraries? Which styling solution is the best? How can we build better universal apps for web, iOS and Android? In this special Q&A episode I answere...
#051 - React Native Brownfield Integration with Mariusz Stanisz
In this conversation, Simon Grimm interviews Mariusz Stanisz, a React Native developer, about the complexities and challenges of Brownfield integration in mobile appli...
#050 - New Arch, JSI, Native Modules & Rust with Oscar Franco
In this conversation, Simon Grimm interviews Oskar Franco about the new architecture in React Native. They discuss the current bridge concept, the need for a new archi...
#049 - Migrating to Expo from RNC CLI & Testing Libraries with Steve Galili
Steve Galili, lead software engineer at MyWheels, discusses the transition from the React Native Community CLI to Expo for their car-sharing platform. He highlights th...
#048 - MLKit & The React Native Paradox with Gant Laborde
In this conversation, Simon Grimm interviews Gant Laborde, CIO at Infinite Red, about his role, his sci-fi novel, and the React Native Paradox. Gant explores the reaso...