#078 - FlashList v2, Native CSS in React Native & The End of the Old Architecture

The episode highlights major updates in the React Native ecosystem, with FlashList v2 rebuilt for the new architecture, native CSS coming to Expo, and the old architecture now officially deprecated in React Native 0.82. The hosts also touch on new tools like Callstack Shimmer for skeleton loading, Rozenite for DevTools plugins, and new Expo modules (Liquid Glass, Toasts, and Popover Tips). There's a mention of ElevenLabs' AI voice SDK and the Vercel AI SDK v5 entering the mobile space.

Another recurring theme is developer experience: using Expo patching tools to tweak native behavior, context menu improvements, and new screen transitions in React Navigation. They briefly debate whether anyone still relies on the old React Native CLI and reflect on how the developer tooling has evolved alongside the new architecture rollout.

Outside of pure React Native, the hosts chat about broader industry trends—including experiments with Claude through the Expo CLI, the Flutter vs. React Native rivalry, and a discussion around web vs. in-app subscription models and how web-based payments might incur additional fees for developers.