089 - JS Rising Stars, Indie Game Revenue & AI Finally Clicking

In episode 089 of the Galaxies Dev Podcast, "JS Rising Stars, Indie Game Revenue, AI Finally Clicking," the hosts deliver a reflective look at the current tech landscape. The episode opens with insights from the State of React Native 2025 survey and the JavaScript Rising Stars report, highlighting a notable shift in the mobile category as Lynx and Valdi surpass Expo for the first time in a decade.

The conversation then turns personal, as the host shares updates on their indie game development journey, including early revenue figures, lessons learned, and the launch of a related asset and icon generator side project. This segment offers a candid look at the realities of building in public and the challenges and rewards of indie game creation.

The episode wraps up with a discussion on the growing impact of artificial intelligence in software development. The host reflects on how AI has evolved from a "meh" technology to an indispensable tool, now deeply integrated into the daily workflow of engineers and sparking ongoing conversations across the industry.