Best Jamon Holmgren Podcasts (2024)

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#055 - Why Companies use React Native, Job Interviews & Open Source Trends with Jamon Holmgren 1:26:54

19m ago1:26:54

1:26:54

In this conversation, Simon Grimm interviews Jamon Holmgren, co-founder of Infinite Red, discussing the evolution and advantages of React Native in mobile app development. They explore the early adoption of React Native, its comparison with Flutter, the job market for developers, and the importance of open source contributions in the tech industry.…

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RNR 315 - What to do without App Center 47:26

23m ago47:26

47:26

Expo’s EAS is stepping up to replace App Center! Robin and Mazen sit down with Expo’s Quinlan Jung to dive into how EAS simplifies app building, testing, distribution, and over-the-air updates. Show Notes Expo Application Services (EAS) Docs How to migrate from CodePush to EAS Chain React App's EAS-Updates (EAS Example) Connect With Us! React Nativ…

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#054 - React Native Music Game with Kim Chouard (Skia, NativeWind, Expo AV) 1:00:48

14d ago1:00:48

1:00:48

In this conversation, Simon Grimm interviews Kim Chouard, a developer and educator, about his journey in coding, the challenges of building a multiplatform music game using React Native, and the innovative app Odisei Play that aims to help users learn to play wind instruments. Kim shares insights on the creative aspects of coding, the evolution of …

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RNR 314 - Announcing: Expo Workflows with Jon Samp 38:14

7d ago38:14

38:14

Announcing: Expo Workflows! Mazen sits down with Jon Samp from Expo to unveil their brand-new CI/CD tool built just for React Native apps. Learn how pre-packaged jobs, automation, and seamless workflows simplify shipping apps, speed up development, and boost team collaboration. Plus, get insights into how this tool redefines CI/CD for developers. D…

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Announcing our Expo-themed month! 0:46

6h ago0:46

0:46

Starting Monday, Nov 18, we're kicking off a new Expo-themed series on React Native Radio!And it all begins with an EXCLUSIVE product announcement straight from the Expo team! 🎉Set a reminder – you won’t find this anywhere else!By Infinite Red

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RNR 313 - React Native 0.75 & 0.76 22:06

24d ago22:06

22:06

We have a long overdue episode with just the hosts! Jamon, Robin, and Mazen are talking about the React Native 0.75 and 0.76 releases. There's a lot of exciting stuff in both of these releases, and they're going to highlight some of the most interesting stuff today! This episode is brought to you by Infinite Red! Infinite Red is an expert React Nat…

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#053 - Why Accessibility in React Native matters with Britta Evans-Fenton 59:34

15d ago59:34

59:34

In this conversation, Simon Grimm and Britta Evans-Fenton discuss the importance of accessibility in React Native and mobile development. Britta shares her personal journey into accessibility, motivated by her grandmother's experience with macular degeneration. They explore the definition of accessibility, the consequences of neglecting it, and the…

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RNR 312 - App Center's Retirement 56:08

16d ago56:08

56:08

Crossover episode event with Callstack's React Universe On Air and Expo! Mazen joins a crossover episode with Callstack’s Łukasz Chludziński and Expo’s Quin Jung to give React Native developers a guide to navigating Microsoft App Center’s retirement. The hosts discuss why App Center is sunsetting, key alternatives like Expo EAS and community option…

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#052 - Styling, RSC, Expo, Universal Apps, EAS, Debugging, Strict DOM, React Native Q&A 39:14

1M ago39:14

39:14

What are my top 3 libraries? Which styling solution is the best? How can we build better universal apps for web, iOS and Android? In this special Q&A episode I answered tons of your questions about the current state of React Native, Expo and the future improvements like RSC or Expo DOM components and react-strict-dom. Learn React Native - https://g…

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RNR 311 - Ignite X 23:14

1M ago23:14

23:14

Ignite X is here! Frank Calise stops by, which means it's the start of Ignite season! After nearly a decade of React Native, Infinite Red's popular boilerplate is celebrating a huge milestone with a new release. Mazen and Frank break down everything that's new in Ignite X—don’t miss this deep dive into what’s new! This episode is brought to you by …

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#051 - React Native Brownfield Integration with Mariusz Stanisz 49:42

1M ago49:42

49:42

In this conversation, Simon Grimm interviews Mariusz Stanisz, a React Native developer, about the complexities and challenges of Brownfield integration in mobile applications. Mariusz shares his experiences, insights, and the potential benefits of integrating React Native into existing native applications. The discussion covers the technical aspect…

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RNR 310 - Nitro with Marc Rousavy 31:47

1M ago31:47

31:47

Our hosts Robin Heinze and Mazen Chami chat with Marc Rousavy about Nitro Modules, a powerful new tool that outperforms both Turbo Modules and Expo Modules. They discuss how its object-oriented design simplifies native module development and enhances React Native’s performance! This episode is brought to you by Infinite Red! Infinite Red is an expe…

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RNR 309 - React Native IDE with Krzysztof Magiera 44:55

2M ago44:55

44:55

In this episode, Mazen and Robin talk with Krzysztof Magiera about the newly launched React Native IDE. They highlight useful features like breakpoint debugging and preview mode, and discuss how it's simplifying workflows for developers. This episode is brought to you by Infinite Red! Infinite Red is an expert React Native consultancy located in th…

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#050 - New Arch, JSI, Native Modules & Rust with Oscar Franco 47:38

2M ago47:38

47:38

In this conversation, Simon Grimm interviews Oskar Franco about the new architecture in React Native. They discuss the current bridge concept, the need for a new architecture, and the three main components of the new architecture: Fabric, JSI, and CodeGen. They also talk about the challenges and benefits of migrating to the new architecture, the us…

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RNR 308 - Coding and ADHD with Chris Ferdinandi 1:02:30

2M ago1:02:30

1:02:30

Jamon Holmgren talks with guest Chris Ferdinandi about the highs and lows of living with ADHD as a developer. They discuss creative problem-solving, the pros and cons of medication, and how to use ADHD to your advantage in coding and life. This episode is brought to you by Infinite Red! Infinite Red is an expert React Native consultancy located in …

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RNR 307 - React Universe Recap 25:07

3M ago25:07

25:07

Back from React Universe 2024, Jamon, Mazen, and Derek recap the conference, where Mazen delivered an unforgettable first talk on internationalization. They discuss standout sessions, React Native trends, and more! This episode is brought to you by Infinite Red! Infinite Red is an expert React Native consultancy located in the USA. With nearly a de…

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#049 - Migrating to Expo from RNC CLI & Testing Libraries with Steve Galili 46:36

2M ago46:36

46:36

Steve Galili, lead software engineer at MyWheels, discusses the transition from the React Native Community CLI to Expo for their car-sharing platform. He highlights the benefits of Expo, such as easier development and maintenance, and the challenges of convincing the team and management to make the switch. Steve also shares insights into the techno…

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RNR 306 - React Native + Sentry: A Match Made in Heaven with Krystof Woldrich 36:44

3M ago36:44

36:44

In this episode, Robin talks with Krystof Woldrich from Sentry about boosting React Native apps with powerful tools like error monitoring, performance insights, and the new Session Replay, which lets developers see exactly what happened before a crash in real time! This episode is brought to you by Infinite Red! Infinite Red is an expert React Nati…

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RNR 305 - On-device AI in React Native with Gant Laborde 39:18

3M ago39:18

39:18

Robin and Mazen are joined by Gant Laborde to explore the world of on-device AI in React Native. They discuss ways of integrating AI on mobile devices, as well as how Infinite Red’s ML Kit simplifies the process—enabling developers to add advanced AI features with ease. This episode is brought to you by Infinite Red! Infinite Red is an expert React…

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#048 - MLKit & The React Native Paradox with Gant Laborde 1:01:38

3M ago1:01:38

1:01:38

In this conversation, Simon Grimm interviews Gant Laborde, CIO at Infinite Red, about his role, his sci-fi novel, and the React Native Paradox. Gant explores the reasons behind React Native's success and its consistency and care as key factors. They also touch on the competition between React Native and Flutter, and the challenges faced by Google i…

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RNR 304 - React Navigation V7 with Satyajit Saho 32:35

3M ago32:35

32:35

On this episode, Jamon chats with Satyajit Sahoo about React Navigation version seven's latest updates. They dive into the return of the static API, smoother deep linking, and better TypeScript support. Satyajit also shares what’s coming next and how these changes make life easier for developers. This episode is brought to you by Infinite Red! Infi…

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#047 - Challenges of Building an On-call App with Rory Bain 55:34

3M ago55:34

55:34

In this conversation, Simon interviews Rory Bain, a product engineer at Incident.io, about his experience building a multi-platform on-call mobile app using React Native. Rory shares his background in native mobile app development and his transition to React Native. They discuss the reasons for choosing React Native over frameworks like Flutter or …

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RNR 303 - Stories from Chain React 2024 41:01

3M ago41:01

41:01

Jamon, Robin, and Mazen are joined by special guest Jed Bartausky to recap Chain React 2024. They highlight memorable talks, workshops, and the fun chaos of organizing the event. We even hear fun stories,like unexpected water damage and DIY letters, that made this year's conference one of the best! This episode is brought to you by Infinite Red! In…

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#046 - Developing React Native TV Apps with Giovanni Laquidara 44:30

4M ago44:30

44:30

In this conversation, Simon Grimm interviews Giovanni Laquidara, a developer advocate at Amazon, about TV app development with React Native. Giovanni shares his experience working with React Native at Amazon and explains how React Native can be used to develop TV apps. He also discusses the challenges and considerations when developing for TV, such…

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#045 - React Native Apps for Seafarers with Gabriel Dierks 44:21

4M ago44:21

44:21

In this conversation, Gabriel Dierks, a lead mobile engineer at Kadmos, discusses the challenges and solutions related to mobile app development for seafarers. He also shares insights on the technology stack, release pipelines, and user experience considerations. The conversation covers topics such as the specific niche of the shipping industry, th…

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RNR 302 - Landing a React Native Job with Taylor Desseyn 43:32

4M ago43:32

43:32

Jamon, Robin, and Mazen talk with guest Taylor Desseyn about the current job market for React Native developers. We discuss the changes in hiring trends, remote work shifts during the pandemic, and the demand for React Native developers. Taylor offers insights on interview processes, tips for standing out, and addressing diversity in hiring. This e…

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#044 - Yoga, Layouting and New Architecture with Delphine Bugner 46:44

5M ago46:44

46:44

Delphine Bugner, Mobile Tech Lead at BAM, discusses the inner workings of Yoga in React Native. Yoga is responsible for positioning components on the screen based on their dimensions and styling props. Delphine emphasizes the importance of understanding how things work under the hood and why they were designed that way. She shares her uncommon jour…

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RNR 301 - RNR Explains: Using Native Driver for Animated 17:58

5M ago17:58

17:58

Jamon and Robin dive into useNativeDriver, the native driver for animations, and explain how it boosts performance and delivers seamless animations in your React Native apps. This episode is brought to you by Infinite Red! Infinite Red is a premier React Native design and development agency located in the USA. With five years of React Native experi…

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#043 - React Native Best Practices Template with Youssouf El Azizi 51:57

6M ago51:57

51:57

Yousouf El-Azizi, mobile tribe lead at Obytes and core team member of the GeeksBlaBla community in Morocco, discusses his path into technology and becoming a React Native developer. He also talks about his role as the leader of the mobile tribe at Obytes and the benefits of using their open-source starter template. The template, which has gained po…

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RNR 300 - Special Episode: Ask Us Anything! 43:37

5M ago43:37

43:37

Episode 300 special!! Our hosts celebrate 300 episodes of React Native Radio by taking listener question! Tune in for this fun "Ask Us Anything" episode where listeners and previous guests submit their burning React Native questions for Jamon, Robin, and Mazen. Show Notes RNR 187: Typescript! RNR 196: The art of code review RNR 287: Charlie Cheever…

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RNR 299 - What to Expect From React Native in 5 Years 31:25

5M ago31:25

31:25

Where will React Native be in 5 years? We're here to make bold predictions! Join our hosts, Jamon Holmgren and Robin Heinze, as they gather around a crystal ball with special guest Todd Werth. Not only is he CEO of Infinite Red, he's also the voice behind the wildly popular "brought to you by" jokes at the start of every episode. Show Notes Todd an…

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#042 - React Native is alive! App.js Recap with Áron Berezkin 56:00

6M ago56:00

56:00

In this episode, Simon and Aaron recap the App.js conference and discuss the key themes and talks. They cover topics such as the state of Expo, the recommended framework for React Native, the importance of iteration speed, the introduction of Expo Orbit and Expo Atlas, the use of React Server Components, real-time 3D applications, Brownfield app in…

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RNR 298 - Create Expo Stack, NativeWind Ul, & Plugin Pro with Dan Stepanov 38:42

6M ago38:42

38:42

Join Mazen with special guest Dan Stepanov as they dive into Create Expo Stack, Native Wind UI, and Plugin Pro! Discover how these tools can enhance your development workflow with seamless configurations, pre-built UI components, and powerful config plugins. Episode Links ShipRN NativeWindUI (Use discount code INFINITERED for $100 off!) Create Expo…

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#041 - The Evolution of JavaScript Frameworks with Maximilian Schwarzmüller 56:35

7M ago56:35

56:35

In this conversation, Simon Grimm interviews Maximilian Schwarzmüller, a renowned online course creator, about his experience of creating courses and his vast knowledge of various technologies. They discuss the current state of JavaScript frameworks like Angular, React, and Vue, as well as emerging frameworks like Solid.js and Svelte. They also tou…

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RNR 297 - Jumping over the React Native v0.74 Bridge 21:37

6M ago21:37

21:37

Join Mazen and returning guest Frank Calise as they explore the exciting updates in React Native 0.74! From Yoga 3.0 to the new Bridge-less mode, learn how these updates can make your development smoother and faster. Episode Links Official 0.74 Announcement Blog New Architecture Docs React Native Push Notifications iOS GitHub Android minimum SDK Pr…

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#040 - From Next.js to React Native with Kitze 59:47

7M ago59:47

59:47

In this conversation, Simon and Kitze discuss various topics including Kitze's experience as a React Native developer, his encounter with Gary Vee, and his popular product Sizzy. The conversation revolves around the challenges of building customizable UI components in React Native and the lack of comprehensive libraries. Simon and Kitze discuss the…

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RNR 296 - NASA Uses Ignite!?! With Andrew Drach and Nima Ostadi 52:53

6M ago52:53

52:53

Join Jamon and Mazen as they chat with Andrew Drach and Nima Ostadi from Solwey Consulting. We hear about how Ignite has become their go-to and about a cool project they did for NASA. Episode Links https://github.com/nasa/spotthestation https://spotthestation.nasa.gov/ https://twitter.com/SolweyCo https://twitter.com/callentis_cg Connect With Us! R…

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RNR 295 - Chain React Minisode! 22:48

7M ago22:48

22:48

Chain React 2024 returns this July! Join Robin, Mazen, and Justin as they go over the exciting new changes you can expect to see at the US React Native conference. This episode is brought to you by Infinite Red! Infinite Red is a premier React Native design and development agency located in the USA. With five years of React Native experience and de…

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#039 - Award Winning Credit Card App Yonder with Henry Moulton 50:59

7M ago50:59

50:59

In this episode, Henry Moulton, principal engineer at Yonder, shares the story of building the award-winning mobile app Yonder. He talks about the challenges working with private Apple and Google APIs as well as the technology stack of their React Native app. Henry also recaps his App.js talk about Maestro from 2023 and how AI is enabling developer…

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RNR 294 - RIP App Center (and other news) 33:11

7M ago33:11

33:11

As Microsoft App Center sails into the sunset, Robin and Mazen break down what this major shift means by focusing on new tools and strategies for React Native developers. This episode is brought to you by Infinite Red! Infinite Red is a premier React Native design and development agency located in the USA. With five years of React Native experience…

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#038 - Expo EAS and 100 Snakes with Jon Samp 47:49

8M ago47:49

47:49

In this episode, Jon Samp, head of product at Expo, shares his background in herpetology research and how he transitioned into programming. He discusses his experience developing the Codecademy app with Expo and the challenges he faced. John also talks about his other apps, including the Single Origin coffee timer and WordCheck for Scrabble. He emp…

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#037 - Bringing Swift to React Native with Gary Tokman 54:38

8M ago54:38

54:38

In this episode, Simon interviews Gary Tokman, CEO at Candle, about his experience with React Native and building a personal finance app. Gary shares his background in iOS development and how he transitioned to React Native. He discusses the technology stack used in Candle, and the three main problems of React Native apps. Gary also shares his late…

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RNR 293 - Real Life React Native With Benji Lightstone 21:53

7M ago21:53

21:53

This week, Jamon is joined by Benji Lightstone, a senior software engineer at Spatial. They talk about Benji’s journey into software development and how they use React Native at Spatial. This episode is brought to you by Infinite Red! Infinite Red is a premier React Native design and development agency located in the USA. With five years of React N…

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#036 - React Native Apps using Web3 & AI with Nader Dabit 57:46

8M ago57:46

57:46

In this episode, Simon interviews Nader Dabit, a developer and expert in AI and Web3. Nader shares his background and explains why he left his job at AWS to focus on Web3. He discusses the current state of Web3 and AI, highlighting the job market and opportunities in the blockchain space. Nader also explains the concept of EigenLayer and its role i…

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#035 - React Native Skia with William Candillon 25:17

8M ago25:17

25:17

In this conversation, Simon Grimm interviews William Candillon, the creator of Can It Be Done in React Native, about React Native Skia. They discuss the basics of Skia, the benefits of using Skia in React Native, and the performance improvements in React Native Skia. They also talk about the connection between reanimated and React Native Skia, as w…

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RNR 292 - RNR Explains: Metro Bundler 36:15

8M ago36:15

36:15

Dive into the Metro bundler with Jamon, Robin, and Mazen on this new installment of RNR Explains! It's packed with insights for even the most advanced React Native developers. This episode is brought to you by Infinite Red! Infinite Red is a premier React Native design and development agency located in the USA. With five years of React Native exper…

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#034 - React Architecture Tips with Charlotte Isambert 45:40

9M ago45:40

45:40

In this episode, Charlotte Isambert, developer at BAM Labs, shares insights on architecture, emphasizing the importance of splitting code into features and following domain-driven design principles. Charlotte also introduces the QRQC (Quick Response Quality Control) and explains Ship Show Ask methodologies, which focus on problem-solving and effici…

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RNR 291 - RNR Explains: The Dev Menu 26:49

9M ago26:49

26:49

Jamon, Robin, and Mazen unveil the secrets of the dev menu in React Native, sharing tips and tricks that even seasoned developers might not know! This episode is brought to you by Infinite Red! Infinite Red is a premier React Native design and development agency located in the USA. With five years of React Native experience and deep roots in the Re…

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#033 - NativeWind & React Native Styling with Mark Lawlor 1:11:34

9M ago1:11:34

1:11:34

Mark Lawlor, the creator of NativeWind, joins Simon on the Rocketship podcast to discuss the challenges of styling in React Native and the solutions provided by NativeWind. Mark explains the limitations of the StyleSheet API in React Native and how NativeWind addresses these limitations by bringing CSS concepts to React Native. He also highlights t…

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#032 - From broke Teacher to Software Engineer with Zach Taylor 46:14

9M ago46:14

46:14

Zach Taylor, a software engineer living in Japan, shares his journey from teaching guitar lessons and selling Pokemon cards to becoming a full-time software engineer. He discusses his transition to coding, learning HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and eventually discovering React Native. Zach provides insights into the job market and freelancing, emphasi…

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