React Native Radio
Exploring React Native Together
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Maestro CEO Leland Takamine joins Jamon and Robin to discuss Maestro’s growth, new tools like Studio Desktop and cloud testing, and why reliability matters for automated testing.
Show Notes
- Maestro's website
- RNR 262 - Maestro: The App-solute Solution for Mobile UI Testing
- Flashlight Maestro Docs
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- Leland Takamine: @lelandtakamine
- Jamon Holmgren: @jamonholmgren
- Robin Heinze: @robinheinze
- React Native Radio: @Reac...
Evan Bacon and James Ide from Expo join us as guests for the second part of React Native Web vs. React Strict DOM!
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- Evan Bacon: @Baconbrix
- James Ide: @JI
- Jamon Holmgren: @jamonholmgren
- Robin Heinze: @robinheinze
- Mazen Chami: @mazenchami
- React Native Radio: @ReactNativeRdio
This episode is brought to you by Infinite Red!
Infinite Red is an expert React Native consultancy located in the USA. With nearly a decade of Re...
Nicolas Gallagher from Meta joins Jamon, Robin, and Tyler to kick off a two‑part series on React Native Web vs React Strict DOM. They discuss the origins of each, how Meta is using them, and what they mean for the future of cross‑platform React development.
Show Notes
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- Nicolas Gallagher: LinkedIn
- Jamon Holmgren: @jamonholmgren
- Robin Heinze: @robinheinze
- Tyler Wil...
Michał Pierzchała from Callstack joins Jamon and Robin to talk about the React Native Enterprise Framework, why it’s built for large teams, and how it helps enterprises ship React Native apps at scale.
Show Notes
- RNEF Website: https://www.rnef.dev/
- RNEF Github: https://github.com/callstack/rnef
- Mike Grabowski’s tweet about the RN CLI in 2016: https://x.com/grabbou/status/754780350451224576
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Jamon sits down with Markus Leyendecker from Meta to talk about using React Native on Meta Quest. They cover what’s already working, what’s still coming together, and why mixed reality might be the next big frontier for React Native developers.
Spoiler alert: Jamon might have purchased a headset after the recording of this episode!
Show Notes
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- Jamon Holmgren: @jamonholmgren
- React Native Ra...
Nahue Alberti from Paisanos joins Mazen to break down how they built the Boca Socios app using React Native, Solito, and a universal architecture—plus thoughts on AI testing, fast iteration, and building for real fans.
Show Notes
- "The Universal Way: One Codebase, all platforms" on Paisanos blog
- Paisanos on LinkedIn
- Paisanos on X
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- Nahue Alberti: @nays1_
- Mazen Chami: @mazenchami
- React Native Radio: @ReactNativeR...
State management isn’t one-size-fits-all. Jamon, Robin, and Mazen compare tools they’ve used on real projects, where trade-offs show up, and how their opinions have evolved.
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- Jamon Holmgren: @jamonholmgren
- Robin Heinze: @robinheinze
- Mazen Chami: @mazenchami
- React Native Radio: @ReactNativeRdio
This episode is brought to you by Infinite Red!
Infinite Red is an expert React Native consultancy located in the USA. Wit...
Saad Najmi from Microsoft joins Jamon, Robin, and Mazen to break down React Native macOS. They discuss how it works, where it’s being used today, the challenges of maintaining cross-platform support, and why desktop might be the next frontier for React Native.
Show Notes
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- Guest: @SaadNajmi
- Jamon Holmgren: @jamonholmgren
- Robin Hei...
Cedric van Putten from Expo joins Jamon, Robin, and Mazen to talk about Expo Atlas—a tool for visualizing Metro bundles, spotting bloat, and understanding what your app is really shipping. Plus, the story behind how Atlas was built and where it’s headed next.
Show Notes
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- Guest: @cedric_dev
- Jamon Holmgren: @jamonholmgren
- Robin Heinze: @robinheinze
- Mazen Chami: @mazenchami
- React Native Radi...
Codemagic CEO Martin Remmelgas joins Robin and Mazen to talk mobile CI/CD in 2025: Why build tooling still has rough edges, how Codemagic handles versioning and code signing, and where the developer experience still needs work.
Show Notes
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- Martin Remmelgas: @martinjeret
- Robin Heinze: @robinheinze
- Mazen Chami: @mazenchami
- React Native Radio: @ReactNativeRdio
This e...
New Architecture. New Era. Riccardo Cipolleschi from Meta joins Jamon, Robin, and Mazen to break down what’s changed in React Native—from Fabric to TurboModules—and why this shift matters for developers, libraries, and the future of the framework.
Show Notes
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- Riccardo Cipolleschi: @CipolleschiR
- Jamon Holmgren: @jamonholmgren
- Robin Heinze: @robinheinze
- Mazen Chami: @mazenchami
- React Nativ...
Karly Lamm joins Robin Heinze and Mazen Chami to explore accessibility in React Native. From common pitfalls and screen reader challenges to the value of inclusive design, they share how small changes can make apps work better for everyone.
Show Notes
- Karly’s Blog post
- Jen Loker’s 2018 Chain React Talk
- React Native Accessibility Docs
- iOS VoiceOver cheatsheet
- Android TalkBack cheatsheet
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- Guest: Karly Lamm
- Robin ...
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What’s the state of React Native in 2024? Jamon, Robin, and Mazen explore insights from thousands of devs—covering growing confidence, lingering pain points, and what’s changing fast. Dive into the latest State of React Native survey results.
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- Jamon Holmgren: @...
How fast is your app, really? Alexandre Moureaux joins Jamon, Robin, and Mazen to talk about Flashlight, a tool for scoring mobile performance and spotting bottlenecks in production. If you care about React Native performance, this one's for you.
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Pratul Kalia from Tramline joins Jamon, Robin, and Mazen to talk about mobile release automation, scaling to millions of users, and why skipping the tooling step might cost you later. A must-listen for devs navigating production launches.
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- Pratul Kalia: @prxtl
- Jamon Holmgren: @jamonholmgren
- Robin Heinze: @robinheinze
- Mazen Chami: @mazenchami
- React Nat...
React Native is officially 10! 🎉 Our hosts Jamon, Robin, and Mazen look back at its origins, the community’s impact, and the major changes that shaped its growth—alongside their own journey working with it at Infinite Red. A must-listen for devs who’ve been along for the ride—or are just joining now.
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- Jamon Holmgren: @jamonholmgren
- Robin Heinze: @robinhe...
Legend List is making scrolling smoother for React Native. Our hosts, Jamon, Robin, and Mazen, chat with Jay Meistrich about the performance challenges of flat lists, the innovations behind Legend List, and how it’s changing the way React Native apps handle scrolling.
Show Notes
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- Jay Meistrich: @jmeistrich
- Jamon Holmgren: @jamonholmgren
- Robin Heinze: @robinheinze
- Mazen Chami: @mazencham...
Migrating to Expo in 4 days! Alfred Lieth Årøe joins Robin and Mazen to share how he pulled off a smooth transition, the challenges he tackled, and why Expo was the right move for his app. He dives into upgrading dependencies, improving CI/CD, and how Expo simplified his workflow. Tune in!
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- Alfred Lieth Årøe: @appfr3d
- Robin Heinze: @robinheinze
- Mazen...
Tzvetan Mikov joins Jamon, Robin, and Mazen to discuss Static Hermes—how it improves React Native performance through bytecode and native compilation. They dive into optimization strategies, the role of typing, and what this means for developers. Plus, insights into Hermes's evolution and what’s next for JavaScript performance in React Native!
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