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#082 - Expo App Structure, NativeWind v5, Expo Live Activity, Native APIs with JS & React Native Buoy
In Episode #082 of Rocket Ship, Simon dives into the latest in the React Native ecosystem—from app structure and component architecture to new tools and native integrations. You’ll hear about NativeWind v5, Expo Live Activity, direct native API access in JavaScript, and the rising React Native Buoy debugging tool. Along the way he shares personal wins (yes, a marathon!), updates on current projects, and peeks at what’s coming next. Whether you’re building production apps or just keeping up with the RN stack—there’s something here for you.
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Fix My Home Tech, What’s Up with Firefox, and the MVP Car
Who's the person to hire when your home network isn't working as reliably as it should? And while we're at it - can you also fix Dave's Find My notifications? What's the plan with Firefox in 2025? And Dave blogs (and mouth blogs) about his struggles wi...
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Modern React with Ricky Hanlon (React Core Dev)
Scott and Wes sit down with Ricky Hanlon from the React core team at Facebook to dive into the latest features and APIs shaping modern React development. From transitions and Suspense to fetching strategies and future directions, this episode breaks down what’s next for React and how developers can take advantage of it.
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Mental Health Q&A w/ Dr. Courtney Tolinski
Wes and Scott talk with Dr. Courtney Tolinski about supporting neurodivergent teammates, navigating workplace dynamics, and recognizing strengths beyond labels. They explore ADHD diagnosis and treatment, productivity mindsets, burnout, AI in mental health, and practical routines for focus and balance.
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What Motivates Chris to Keep Working on CodePen?
Listener questions about CSS ruby-position, crafting adaptive layouts using a responsive component, what keeps Chris motivated to work on CodePen, why are there no positive issues on GitHub., tech support in the age of AI, and a semi-regular segment of inbox therapy.
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Is Responsible AI Possible? with Dr. Sarah Bird of Microsoft
Scott heads to Microsoft’s campus for the VS Code Insider Summit to sit down with Dr. Sarah Bird and explore what “Responsible AI” really means for developers. From protecting user privacy to keeping humans in the loop, they dig into how everyday coders can play a role in shaping AI’s future.
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Picking a Fullstack Stack, Is Next.js Too Complex? Services vs Self-Hosted + More
In this potluck episode, Wes and Scott answer your questions about modern full-stack stacks, Node.js backend options, managing database indexes, developer burnout, handling toxic bosses, and more!
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#081 - Expo SDK 54, Expo Router v6 & Expo UI Beta for iOS with Beto Moedano
In this episode, Simon Grimm is joined by Alberto Moedano to explore the latest advancements in the Expo ecosystem:
- Expo SDK 54: Introduction of React Native 0.81, featuring precompiled XCFrameworks for iOS, resulting in significantly reduced build times.
- Expo Router v6: Enhanced routing capabilities, offering a more native feel for React developers.
- Expo UI Beta for iOS: Integration with SwiftUI, including the new Liquid Glass design, providing a sleek and modern user interface.
- Expo Maps: Discussion on the future direction and improvements in Expo Maps.
- Snap AI: Insights into Alberto's tool, Snap AI, and its impact on the development workflow.
The episode delves into these topics, highlighting the improvements and future directions in the Expo platform.
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