085 - Valdi vs React Native, Uniwind v1, WebGPU, Game Dev & AI Engineering
This week’s episode is packed with performance breakthroughs, new UI tooling, graphics innovation, and my own deep dive into AI-assisted game development. We compare Valdi vs React Native, explore what Uniwind v1 means for the styling ecosystem, and look at how WebGPU is reshaping the future of graphics on mobile.⚛️ React Native Radar:🎉 Uniwind v1 released – a major milestone for fast Tailwind-style styling🦸 Hero UI Native now running on top of Uniwind🟣 Valdi – Snapchat’s cross-platform UI engine and how it compares to React Native⚡ WebGPU demo from Evan Bacon – real GPU compute inside RN🟠 Jelly Slider demo – slick, physics-driven UI interaction✨ Expo Splash Screen transitions are coming🔤 Animated Text API demo – smooth typography animations🔗 Shared Element Transitions arriving in the New Architecture🏆 Expo Awards pushed back🧠 From My Projects:📺 My 8-hour Wolt Clone video is now live🎮 Highlights from last week’s React Native Godot livestream🌾 Deep insights from building Tiny Harvest using AI engineering🌪 Ecosystem Thoughts:Uniwind vs NativeWind — quick comparison and where each shines🚀 Learn React Native: https://galaxies.dev/missions/zero-to-hero🔥 Weekly Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@galaxies_dev❤️ Socialshttps://x.com/schlimmsonhttps://www.tiktok.com/@simongrimm_https://www.linkedin.com/in/simongr👨💻 AppsMatrix Manager: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/matrix-manager-task-manager/id6739463021Quick Track: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/quick-track-calorie-counter/id1669892980Text to Voice AI: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/text-to-voice-ai-reader/id6739965632Healthy Food Swap: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/healthy-food-swap/id6743627410🔗 LinksUniwind v1: https://www.reactnativecrossroads.com/posts/introducing-uniwind-the-fastest-tailwind-bindings-for-react-nativeHeroUI Native Beta: https://x.com/hero_ui/status/1985721976220966926Valdi: https://github.com/Snapchat/ValdiEvan GPU template: https://x.com/Baconbrix/status/1986562026714640767Jelly Slider: https://x.com/reczko_konrad/status/1986496404777205784npx testflight: https://docs.expo.dev/build-reference/npx-testflight/Simons Wolt clone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYftPYZJsy8Simons Godot Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDcOXpRPprUState of Nativewind: https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1OwxWePNzmqGQ
This week’s episode covers another wave of React Native ecosystem updates — from Expo’s new AI-native tools to faster storage, cross-framework experiments, and even a React Native + Godot integration.⚛️ React Native Radar:🤖 Expo MCP Server – build AI-native apps with the new MCP integration🧩 iOS Simulator MCP v1.5 – new Open/Launch/Install tools for dev automation⚡️ MMKV v4 released – faster, smaller, and now powered by Nitro Modules📱 React Native Nitro Device Info – device info at Nitro speed👆 Pressto updates – smoother tap interactions for React Native apps🎮 React Native Godot – open-sourced integration bringing game engine power to RN🧭 Onboarding component by Software Mansion – polished native onboarding UI💨 Uniwind Benchmarks – performance comparisons across styling solutions🤷♂️ Flutter with Expo? – launch a Flutter web app with Expo Launch🧠 From My Projects:🍔 Wolt Clone recording done, video soon🧱 Planning an Advent Calendar and livestreams🚨 Trending in Tech:❓ React Native Package Confusion – how to find the right packages?🚀 Learn React Native: https://galaxies.dev/missions/zero-to-hero🔥 Weekly Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@galaxies_dev❤️ Socialshttps://x.com/schlimmsonhttps://www.tiktok.com/@simongrimm_https://www.linkedin.com/in/simongr👨💻 AppsMatrix Manager: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/matrix-manager-task-manager/id6739463021Quick Track: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/quick-track-calorie-counter/id1669892980Text to Voice AI: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/text-to-voice-ai-reader/id6739965632Healthy Food Swap: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/healthy-food-swap/id6743627410🔗 LinksExpo MCP: https://expo.dev/blog/become-an-ai-native-developer-with-the-expo-mcp-serveriOS Simulator MCP: https://github.com/joshuayoes/ios-simulator-mcp/releases/tag/v1.5.0MMKV v4: https://github.com/mrousavy/react-native-mmkv/releases/tag/v4.0.0Nitro Device Info: https://github.com/l2hyunwoo/react-native-nitro-device-infoPressto: https://github.com/enzomanuelmangano/presstoReact Native Godot: https://github.com/borndotcom/react-native-godotReact Native Onboarding: https://github.com/software-mansion-labs/react-native-onboardingUniwind Benchmarks: https://github.com/Unistyles-OSS/uniwind-benchmarksFlutter with Expo: https://x.com/cedric_dev/status/1984751533221953813
This week’s episode dives into all the major announcements from React Conf 2025—from the upcoming changes to React Native DevTools and React Foundation, to long-awaited features like CSS support and Hermes V1. Plus, I share updates on my latest projects, including the release of my Pocket Clone and progress on the Wolt Clone.⚛️ React Native Radar:🎉 React Native turns 10!🆕 React Native 0.82 released – major milestone for the new architecture🧩 React Native Screens 4.17 with key fixes🪟 Split View Layout support lands for multi-pane experiences🏆 Expo App Awards open for submissions🏗️ The React Foundation announced – new governance for React & RN🧰 New React Native DevTools (0.83 preview) – with performance and inspector improvements🎨 CSS support officially coming to React Native (along with Hermes v1)📚 React Conf 2025 Recap – biggest takeaways for React Native devs🚀 Nitro Tutorial by Marc Rousavy⚙️ Adding native code with Expo Modules – new official tutorial💨 Uniwind Beta – lightning-fast Tailwind bindings for RN🔗 Deep links improvements from Software Mansion🧠 From My Projects:✅ Pocket Clone released – learnings from building it (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSs4Dnz274k)🍔 Wolt Clone in progress – next big project🧱 Thoughts on the future of Expo UI and where it’s headed🚀 Learn React Native: https://galaxies.dev/missions/zero-to-hero🔥 Weekly Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@galaxies_dev❤️ Socialshttps://x.com/schlimmsonhttps://www.tiktok.com/@simongrimm_https://www.linkedin.com/in/simongr👨💻 AppsMatrix Manager: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/matrix-manager-task-manager/id6739463021Quick Track: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/quick-track-calorie-counter/id1669892980Text to Voice AI: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/text-to-voice-ai-reader/id6739965632Healthy Food Swap: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/healthy-food-swap/id6743627410🔗 LinksReact Native turned 10: https://x.com/reactnative/status/1976066079874220397React Native 0.82: https://reactnative.dev/blog/2025/10/08/react-native-0.82React Native Screens 4.17: https://github.com/software-mansion/react-native-screens/releases/tag/4.17.0React Foundation: https://react.dev/blog/2025/10/07/introducing-the-react-foundationDevTools Preview: https://x.com/huntie/status/1976094434958901476Expo CSS Support: https://x.com/Baconbrix/status/1976050536756691384React Conf 2025 Recap: https://react.dev/blog/2025/10/16/react-conf-2025-recapExpo App Awards: https://expo.dev/awardsHow to build a Nitro Module: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=528SxTGnIlcHow to build Expo Modules: https://expo.dev/blog/how-to-add-native-code-to-your-app-with-expo-modulesUniwind Public Beta: https://github.com/Unistyles-OSS/uniwindDetour: https://docs.swmansion.com/detour/Expo UI Thoughts: https://x.com/kudochien/status/1978805681378807936
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#082 - Expo App Structure, NativeWind v5, Expo Live Activity, Native APIs with JS & React Native Buoy
This week’s episode covers the latest React Native ecosystem updates, a few personal wins, and what’s next for my upcoming projects.⚛️ React Native Radar:React 19.2 – small update, big polishReact Native 0.82 RC5 – new fixes before the full releaseVega OS – Amazon’s new platform for apps and gamesReact Native Enriched (RTE) – rich text editor by Software MansionNitro Fetch – faster networking from MargelolocalStorage API with Expo SQLiteLive Activities now even easier to integrateApp structure best practices for clarity and scalabilityOS Animations library now open sourceAccess iOS APIs directly from JS – new possibilitiesVoltra on the horizonUniWind public beta feedback looks promisingNativeWind v5 preview releasedHeader fix coming to React Native ScreensReact Native Buoy – floating debug & support tools inside your app🔥 Tiny Wins:🏃♂️ Ran a Marathon in 3:36💪 Back to cutting & strength training🚴♂️ Got a Zwift setup for indoor rides🧠 Build in Public:📱 Pocket Clone coming soon🍔 Wolt Clone up next🪐 Started a new Galaxies.dev Mission🚨 Trending in Tech:React Conf is around the corner!AI tools getting practical—like testing Apple submissions automatically🚀 Learn React Native: https://galaxies.dev/missions/zero-to-hero🔥 Weekly Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@galaxies_dev❤️ Socialshttps://x.com/schlimmsonhttps://www.tiktok.com/@simongrimm_https://www.linkedin.com/in/simongr👨💻 AppsMatrix Manager: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/matrix-manager-task-manager/id6739463021Quick Track: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/quick-track-calorie-counter/id1669892980Text to Voice AI: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/text-to-voice-ai-reader/id6739965632Healthy Food Swap: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/healthy-food-swap/id6743627410🔗 LinksReact 19.2: https://react.dev/blog/2025/10/01/react-19-2Vega OS: https://developer.amazon.com/apps-and-games/blogs/2025/09/announcing-vega-osReact Native Enriched: https://github.com/software-mansion/react-native-enrichedNitro Fetch: https://github.com/margelo/react-native-nitro-fetchExpo Live Activity: https://github.com/software-mansion-labs/expo-live-activityExpo App Folder Structure: https://expo.dev/blog/expo-app-folder-structure-best-practicesAnimated Demos: https://github.com/enzomanuelmangano/demosDirect Native API Access: https://x.com/birch_js/status/1971619696991740259Voltra: https://x.com/saul_sharma/status/1972161677165473980Nativewind v5 Preview: https://x.com/nativewindcss/status/1971247806271848535React Native Buoy: https://github.com/LovesWorking/react-native-buoy
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#081 - Expo SDK 54, Expo Router v6 & Expo UI Beta for iOS with Beto Moedano
In this episode, I’m joined once again by Alberto Moedano aka Code with Beto. We discuss the exciting features of Expo SDK 54, including the introduction of React Native 0.81, the new Expo Router version 6, and the integration of Expo UI with SwiftUI.Beto and I also delve into the benefits of the Liquid Glass design, the improvements in build times, and the future of Expo Maps.Beto finally shares insights on his successful tool Snap AI and the importance of keeping up with SDK updates for better performance and user experience.🚀 Learn React Native: https://galaxies.dev/missions/zero-to-hero🔥 Weekly Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@galaxies_dev❤️ Socialshttps://x.com/schlimmsonhttps://www.tiktok.com/@simongrimm_https://www.linkedin.com/in/simongr🤝 Alberto MoedanoBeto X: https://twitter.com/betomoedanoBeto YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@codewithbetoCode with Beto Courses: https://codewithbeto.dev/🔗 LinksExpo SDK 54: https://expo.dev/changelog/sdk-54Livestream "What's new in Expo SDK 54?": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBlbkjqxNbMExpo UI Docs: https://docs.expo.dev/guides/expo-ui-swift-ui/Expo UI iOS Liquid Glass Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wXYLWz3YEQSNapAI: https://github.com/betomoedano/snapai
Welcome aboard the Rocket Ship, the ultimate podcast voyage into the heart of React Native development with Simon Grimm! Whether you're a seasoned mobile app developer or just starting your journey, this is your go-to destination for all things React Native and Expo.
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