React Native Radio RNR 342 - Ignite 11: Bison 🦬 with Mark Rickert
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Sep 5, 2025 Mark Rickert, Principal Software Engineer at Infinite Red and an extreme sports enthusiast, joins to discuss the Ignite 11 "Bison" release. He explains the significant shift from MobX State Tree in favor of a more flexible architecture. The new update streamlines development with improved theming options and performance enhancements. Mark shares thrilling anecdotes from his adventurous life, including extreme sports and parenting, adding a humorous touch to the tech talk. The blend of technical insights and personal stories makes for an engaging conversation!
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Released An App Mid-Skydives
- Mark once released an App Store app while skydiving by scheduling review and hitting the submit button mid-fall.
- He waited until closer to the ground for cell signal and then triggered the review action from his phone.
MobX State Tree Still Valued
- The hosts still regard MobX State Tree as a strong, intuitive option similar to Redux but with less boilerplate.
- They note MST's object-oriented feel and computed-value conveniences remain valuable for many teams.
Default To The New React Native Architecture
- Generate new projects with the new React Native architecture by default and only opt out if you have specific incompatible packages.
- Contact Meta or maintainers if a few packages block migration, since most are being updated for the new architecture.