Rocket Ship

Simon Grimm

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.

  1. 1 JAM LALU

    084 - Expo MCP, MMKV, Godot Games & React Native Package Confusion

    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 ❤️  Socials https://x.com/schlimmsonhttps://www.tiktok.com/@simongrimm_https://www.linkedin.com/in/simongr👨‍💻 Apps Matrix 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🔗 Links Expo 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

    28 min

  2. 21 OKT

    #083 - React Native 0.82, The React Foundation, DevTools App, CSS Support, Uniwind & Split View Layout

    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 ❤️  Socials https://x.com/schlimmsonhttps://www.tiktok.com/@simongrimm_https://www.linkedin.com/in/simongr👨‍💻 Apps Matrix 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🔗 Links React 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

    30 min

  3. 7 OKT

    #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 ❤️  Socials https://x.com/schlimmsonhttps://www.tiktok.com/@simongrimm_https://www.linkedin.com/in/simongr👨‍💻 Apps Matrix 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🔗 Links React 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

    27 min

  4. 23 SEP

    #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 ❤️  Socials https://x.com/schlimmsonhttps://www.tiktok.com/@simongrimm_https://www.linkedin.com/in/simongr🤝 Alberto Moedano Beto X: https://twitter.com/betomoedanoBeto YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@codewithbetoCode with Beto Courses: https://codewithbeto.dev/🔗 Links Expo 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

    1j 5m

  5. 9 SEP

    #080 - LegendList 2, Expo SDK 54, New Modules and React Native 1.0?

    This week’s episode is packed with big updates in the React Native world—new tools, major releases, and even a glimpse into the future of the framework. ⚛️ React Native Radar: Maestro 2.0 released – faster, more powerful mobile testingAudio support updates from Software MansionLegendList 2 brings better list performanceReanimated 4 stable – the next step for animations in RNNitro Fetch – the network layer gets an upgradeShopify migrates fully to the New ArchitectureModule Federation for React Native appsExpo Launch – a new way to get apps into the store fasterNew GlassEffect module in Expo SDKReact Native 0.81 – Android 16 support, faster iOS builds, SafeAreaView changesExpo SDK 54 beta now availableRFC0929 – removal of the legacy architecture officially on the way🚨 Trending in Tech: Warp – new AI-powered tool for devsPerformance breakthroughs in RN apps (Tesla, Replit, Doodle Jump)React Universe recap🚀 Learn React Native: https://galaxies.dev/missions/zero-to-hero 🔥 Weekly Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@galaxies_dev ❤️  Socials https://x.com/schlimmsonhttps://www.tiktok.com/@simongrimm_https://www.linkedin.com/in/simongr👨‍💻 Apps Matrix 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🔗 Links Maestro 2: https://maestro.dev/blog/introducing-maestro-2-0-0LegendList 2: https://x.com/jmeistrich/status/1963918763306164652Reanimated 4: https://blog.swmansion.com/reanimated-4-stable-release-the-future-of-react-native-animations-ba68210c3713React Native Nitro Fetch: https://x.com/Turbo_Szymon/status/1963935399346053520Shopify New Aech Migration: https://shopify.engineering/react-native-new-architectureExpo Module Federation: https://x.com/_jbroma/status/1964432339057922523Expo Launch: https://expo.dev/blog/introducing-expo-launchReact Native 0.81: https://reactnative.dev/blog/2025/08/12/react-native-0.81Expo SDK 54: https://expo.dev/changelog/sdk-54-betaDoodle Jump: https://x.com/mrousavy/status/1961077962200977821Uniwind: https://uniwind.dev/Rock Framework: https://www.callstack.com/open-source/rock

    29 min

  6. 26 OGO

    #079 - New Architecture, AI Impact, and the Next Wave of React Native Innovation with Jamon Holmgren

    In this episode, I’m joined once again by Jamon Holmgren, co-founder of Infinite Red and host of React Native Radio. We dive deep into the new React Native architecture - from TurboModules, Fabric Components, and Nitro, to whether it’s time for everyone to migrate. We also explore how AI is already changing development, what the future holds for tools like Ignite and Reactotron, and whether React Strict DOM will reshape how we build for web. Jamon shares his perspective on current trends, and why he believes the next few years will bring a new wave of innovation in the React Native ecosystem. Previous Podcast with Jamon: https://podcast.galaxies.dev/episodes/055-why-companies-use-react-native-job-interviews-open-source-trends-with-jamon-holmgren 🚀 Learn React Native: https://galaxies.dev/missions/zero-to-hero 🔥 Weekly Videos -> https://www.youtube.com/@galaxies_dev ❤️  Socials https://x.com/schlimmsonhttps://www.tiktok.com/@simongrimm_https://www.linkedin.com/in/simongr🤝 Jamon Holmgren Jamon X: https://x.com/jamonholmgrenJamon personal: https://jamon.dev/Jamon LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamonholmgren/Jamon Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jamon.dev🔗 Links Infinite Red: https://infinite.red/Jamons Game: https://jammin.games/into-the-dawn/React Native Radio: https://reactnativeradio.com/React Native Web vs Strict DOM: https://shift.infinite.red/react-strict-dom-vs-react-native-for-web-in-2025-bb91582ef261Ignite: https://github.com/infinitered/igniteReactotron: https://github.com/infinitered/reactotroniOS Simulator MCP: https://github.com/joshuayoes/ios-simulator-mcp

    1j 22m

  7. 14 OGO

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

    In this week’s episode, we explore major updates in the React Native ecosystem—fresh UI tools, performance boosts, and what the end of the old architecture means for developers. Plus, we dive into the debate on web vs in-app purchases and share the latest AI dev tool trends. ⚛️ React Native Radar: FlashList v2 – a complete ground-up rewrite for the new architectureCallstack Shimmer – fast, customizable shimmer effects for skeleton loadingRozenite – a new plugin framework for React Native DevToolsNew Expo Modules: Animated Toast, Liquid Glass View, iOS Popover TipElevenLabs React Native SDK – bring advanced AI voice features to your appVercel AI SDK v5 releasedUsing Expo Patch-Project for native changesContext Menu updates by Evan BaconNative CSS support coming to ExpoNew screen transitions in React NavigationDiscussion: Is anyone still using the React Native CLI?End of the old architecture – newArchEnabled=false removed in RN 0.82🔥 Trending in Tech: Claude + Expo CLI integration experimentsFlutter vs React Native – Jamon’s take on the debateWeb vs in-app subscriptions – why web payments might cost you 6% in take-home revenue🚀 Learn React Native: https://galaxies.dev/missions/zero-to-hero 🔥 Weekly Videos -> https://www.youtube.com/@galaxies_dev ❤️  Socials https://x.com/schlimmsonhttps://www.tiktok.com/@simongrimm_https://www.linkedin.com/in/simongr👨‍💻 Apps Matrix 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🔗 Links FlashList v2: https://shopify.engineering/flashlist-v2React Native Fast Shimmer: https://www.callstack.com/blog/performant-and-cross-platform-shimmers-in-react-native-appsRozenite: https://www.callstack.com/blog/introducing-rozenite-a-plugin-framework-for-react-native-devtoolsExpo Liquid Glass: https://github.com/rit3zh/expo-liquid-glass-viewElevenLabs React Native SDK: https://x.com/ElevenLabsDevs/status/1953096060252869053Vercel AI SDK 5: https://vercel.com/blog/ai-sdk-5Expo patch-project docs: https://docs.expo.dev/config-plugins/patch-project/React Native Screen Transitions: https://x.com/trpfsu/status/1954010840627036600CSS Parsing Expo: https://x.com/Baconbrix/status/1954699574050005112Remove Legacy Arch: https://github.com/facebook/react-native/pull/53025

    31 min

  8. 31 JUL

    #077 - Future of React Native Animations, Building Games, Better Performance & New Packages

    This week’s episode dives into what’s next for animations, games, and performance in React Native—plus a wave of new tools and examples from the community. 🧰 React Native & Dev Tools: Reanimated 4 is here: what’s new and what’s nextPrecompiled React Native for iOS is coming in 0.81Expo Router gets native tabs supportBuild 2D games using Matter.js + Skia in React NativeGlass Buttons in Expo UIKeyboard Controller with extension support⚡ Community & Ecosystem: Expo examples for AWS S3 Upload and GraphQLKrystof Woldrich joins Expo—bringing more power to the teamNitro Image gets a major rewrite for better media handling🔥 Trending in Tech: How good is Claude Code?🚀 Learn React Native: https://galaxies.dev/missions/zero-to-hero 🔥 Weekly Videos -> https://www.youtube.com/@galaxies_dev ❤️  Socials https://x.com/schlimmsonhttps://www.tiktok.com/@simongrimm_https://www.linkedin.com/in/simongr👨‍💻 Apps Matrix 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🔗 Links Reanimated 4: https://blog.swmansion.com/reanimated-4-stable-release-the-future-of-react-native-animations-ba68210c3713Precompiled React Native: https://expo.dev/blog/precompiled-react-native-for-iosKeyboard Controller Update: https://kirillzyusko.github.io/react-native-keyboard-controller/blog/keyboard-extensions2D Games with React Native: https://expo.dev/blog/build-2d-game-style-physics-with-matter-js-and-react-native-skiaAWS S3 Example: https://x.com/kadikraman/status/1948002556824752288GraphQL Example: https://x.com/kadikraman/status/1948382698906521658Expo iOS Mesh Gradient: https://github.com/rit3zh/expo-ios-mesh-gradientClaude Code: https://www.anthropic.com/claude-code

    23 min
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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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    Simon Grimm
  • Tahun Aktif
    2023 - 2025
  • Episod
    84
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