Rocket Ship

React Compiler reached release candidate, LegendList v1 is finally released and Evan Bacon shares React Native performance tips - meanwhile Simon questions his existence and whether React Native was the right choice after all

Also in this episode:
- How I use Convex and ElevenLabs to build a Captions clone
- Why are you not using AI?
- My vacation in Copenhagen
- New App sales and motivation
- Galaxies.dev merch

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Text to Voice AI: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/text-to-voice-ai-reader/id6739965632
Healthy Food Swap: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/healthy-food-swap/id6743627410

🔗 Links
Legend List: https://github.com/LegendApp/legend-list
Typegpu-confetti: https://github.com/software-mansion-labs/typegpu-confetti
React Compiler RC: https://react.dev/blog/2025/04/21/react-compiler-rc
Expo Performance Tutorial: https://expo.dev/blog/best-practices-for-reducing-lag-in-expo-apps