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Why should you use React Native in 2024? I explain my reasons for using React Native and why I think it's probably the best cross-platform solution you can pick in 2024 to build native mobile apps!Learn React Native - https://galaxies.devSPECIAL DEALUse code GALAXIES24 at the checkout to get a 25% discount on your first 3 months of PRO 🔥

In this end of the year episode, I share the story how Galaxies almost failed and my vision for every member of Galaxies plus the content you can expect in 2024!Learn React Native - https://galaxies.dev

Simon talks with Krzysztof Magiera, ex-React Native core developer and Director of Engineering at Software Mansion. We discuss the upcoming React Native IDE and Krzysztofs popular packages React Native Screens, Gesture Handler, and Reanimated! Learn React Native - https://galaxies.devKrzysztof MagieraTwitter: https://twitter.com/kzzzfGithub: https://github.com/software-mansionLinksReact Native IDE Thread: https://twitter.com/kzzzf/status/1722973994368762335State of React Native Survey: https://stateofreactnative.com

Simon talks with Dan Stepanov, a YC graduate and React Native consultant. We dive into Dan's latest project Expostack, which is an alternative to the Expo CLI, and how Expo changes the React Native ecosystem!Learn React Native - https://galaxies.devDan StepanovTwitter: https://twitter.com/DanStepanovWebsite: https://onlydans.gg/ LinksCreate Expo Stack: https://expostack.dev/Snack for that: https://www.snackforthat.com/

Simon talks with Jacek Pudysz, CTO of Codemask and creator of the trending React Native Unistyles library. We talk about Unistyles and what makes this library great, and we dive deep into the usage of C++ with React Native and the new architecture including JSI and Codegen! Learn React Native - https://galaxies.devJacek PudyszTwitter: https://twitter.com/jpudyszGithub: https://github.com/jpudysz Blog: https://www.reactnativecrossroads.comReact Native Unistyles: https://github.com/jpudysz/react-native-unistylesLinksHacking with Swift: https://www.hackingwithswift.com

Simon talks with Brandon Austin, React Native developer by day and indie hacker at night. We discuss Brandon's journey from Personal Trainer to Software Engineer, burning money on Google APIs and React Native UI Kitten, a library following Apple's Styleguide.Learn React Native - https://galaxies.devBrandon AustinTwitter: https://twitter.com/bran_austWebsite: https://www.branaust.com

Simon talks with Fernando Rojo, creator of successful packages like solito, moti or dripsy. We dive into building cross-platform apps with React Native and Next.js, how solito unifies routing in mono repositories, and what the future of universal apps looks like!Learn React Native - https://galaxies.devFernando RojoTwitter: https://twitter.com/FernandoTheRojoGithub: https://github.com/nandorojoLinksDripsy: https://www.dripsy.xyzMoti: https://moti.fyiSolito: https://solito.devReact Native 2030 Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKItY_2wFH0How I built React Native Libraries: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CeWsgKzuPlg

Simon talks with Rodrigo Figueroa, a React Native developer from Chile. We dive deep into building universal apps for iOS, Android, and the web with React Native, plus tools like Solito and Rodrigos packages around MedusaJS and Vercel AI! Learn React Native - https://galaxies.devRodrigo FigueroaTwitter: https://twitter.com/bidahGithub: https://github.com/bidahUniversal Medusa: https://universal-medusa-docs.vercel.appReact Native Vercel AI: https://github.com/bidah/react-native-vercel-aiLinksMedusaJS: https://medusajs.comSolito: https://solito.devCodemods: https://nextjs.org/docs/app/building-your-application/upgrading/codemodsRadix UI: https://www.radix-ui.comShadCN: https://ui.shadcn.comNativewind: https://www.nativewind.devVercel AI: https://github.com/vercel/ai

Simon talks with Alexandre Moureaux, a React Native developer focused on the performance of mobile apps. We dive into how to measure your app's performance, simple tricks to improve it, and his tool Flashlight to easily see your app's vital metrics! Learn React Native - https://galaxies.devAlexandre MoureauxTwitter: https://twitter.com/almouroFlashlight: https://flashlight.devLinksMeasuring and Improving React Native Performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Q3VCgKV0GEReact-native-performance: https://github.com/oblador/react-native-performanceCallstack reassure: https://github.com/callstack/reassureExpo image: https://docs.expo.dev/versions/latest/sdk/image/

Simon talks with Jan Van Echelpoel, an independent digital product builder. We talk about Jans game Nightlands and what goes into developing a game with React Native, as well as the challenges of mobile games and the work they require. Learn React Native - https://galaxies.devJan Van EchelpoelTwitter: https://twitter.com/echlplWebsite: https://www.jve.worksNightlands: https://nightlands.appLinksApollo Client: https://www.apollographql.com/docs