Rocket Ship #079 - New Architecture, AI Impact, and the Next Wave of React Native Innovation with Jamon Holmgren
Aug 26, 2025
Jamon Holmgren, Co-founder and CTO of Infinite Red and host of React Native Radio, joins to discuss significant advancements in React Native. He delves into the new architecture with TurboModules and Fabric Components, and whether it's time for everyone to migrate. The conversation highlights AI's transformative role in development and innovative tools like Ignite and Reactotron. Jamon also explores best practices for optimizing React Native projects while reflecting on the exciting innovations that lie ahead for developers in this evolving ecosystem.
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Prioritize High-Impact Open Source
- Focus open-source effort on a few high-quality projects rather than many small packages.
- Infinite Red will prioritize Ignite, Reactotron, and contributions to core ecosystem libraries.
New Architecture Is Fast But Rough
- Jamon found the new React Native architecture faster but initially bumpy on macOS and iOS ports.
- Writing helper scripts can simplify TurboModule and Fabric native integration for day-to-day hacking.
Choose Modules By Context
- Use Expo modules for Expo apps, Nitro for custom non-Expo performance needs, and TurboModules for widely compatible libraries.
- Choose the module system by project constraints, not dogma.