Rocket Ship

In this week’s episode, we explore new tools, visual upgrades, and some trending controversy in the React Native ecosystem—plus, I finally shipped my Amazon clone and share what’s coming next. 🧰 React Native & Dev Tools: * SwiftUI-style Filter component from Nishan * Powerful styling updates in Unistyles 3.0 * Redux DevTools for with React Native DevTools * Legal Kit: Auto-generate license acknowledgements for your app * Stack component for clean, type-safe flex layouts * CSS-style animations example for React Native * Updated Cursors + UIView Tool for deeper iOS debugging * Modals reimagined by Hirbod * SWM’s new React Native RAG package for AI + native integration ⚡ Community & Ecosystem: * Vadim’s strategy for launching 10 production apps in 2025 * Ignite 11: a fresh take on app templates * Shipaton: RevenueCat’s internal hackathon showcase 🔥 Trending in Tech: * The growing hype around Nitro Modules * Strict DOM: What it is and where it’s going * The Expo criticism - deserved? 🛠️ From My Side: * ✅ Amazon clone released * 🔜 Next up: Essentials * 🌴 Vacation break coming up—enjoying some summer downtime! 🚀 Learn React Native: https://galaxies.dev/missions/zero-to-hero [https://galaxies.dev/missions/zero-to-hero] 🔥 Weekly Videos -> https://www.youtube.com/@galaxies_dev [https://www.youtube.com/@galaxies_dev] ❤️  Socials * https://x.com/schlimmson [https://x.com/schlimmson] * https://www.tiktok.com/@simongrimm_ [https://www.tiktok.com/@simongrimm_] * https://www.linkedin.com/in/simongr [https://www.linkedin.com/in/simongr] * https://bsky.app/profile/galaxies.dev [https://bsky.app/profile/galaxies.dev] 👨‍💻 Apps * Matrix Manager: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/matrix-manager-task-manager/id6739463021 [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/matrix-manager-task-manager/id6739463021] * Quick Track: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/quick-track-calorie-counter/id1669892980 [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/quick-track-calorie-counter/id1669892980] * Text to Voice AI: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/text-to-voice-ai-reader/id6739965632 [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/text-to-voice-ai-reader/id6739965632] * Healthy Food Swap: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/healthy-food-swap/id6743627410 [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/healthy-food-swap/id6743627410] 🔗 Links * NEW: Amazon Clone with React Native: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1P9dZZcRcao [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1P9dZZcRcao] * Indie app strategy: https://expo.dev/blog/how-to-build-apps-fast [https://expo.dev/blog/how-to-build-apps-fast] * Ignite 11: https://x.com/ir_ignite/status/1940455686045159817 [https://x.com/ir_ignite/status/1940455686045159817] * Unistyles 3.0: https://www.reactnativecrossroads.com/posts/introducing-unistyles-3 [https://www.reactnativecrossroads.com/posts/introducing-unistyles-3] * UI View Tool 1.4: https://github.com/joshuayoes/ios-simulator-mcp/releases/tag/v1.4.0 [https://github.com/joshuayoes/ios-simulator-mcp/releases/tag/v1.4.0] * Stack Component: https://github.com/nkzw-tech/stack [https://github.com/nkzw-tech/stack] * React Native RAG: https://blog.swmansion.com/introducing-react-native-rag-fbb62efa4991 [https://blog.swmansion.com/introducing-react-native-rag-fbb62efa4991] * RevenueCat Shipaton: https://revenuecat-shipaton-2025.devpost.com/ [https://revenuecat-shipaton-2025.devpost.com/] * React criticism: https://x.com/scriptjunkie1/status/1938676829663187450 [https://x.com/scriptjunkie1/status/1938676829663187450]

This week, we’re diving deep into some of the most exciting updates in the React Native ecosystem—and I’m sharing a few personal shifts too. 🧠 Topics we cover: * The future of graphics in React Native: Skia, WebGPU, and what’s coming in 2025 * Wild performance with Fast Confetti by Alireza * Support for background-repeat in styling * Evan Bacon’s latest project: an AI-powered app that builds apps * The IAP deprecation and what it means for devs * Nitro Image and Video v7 alpha – big leaps in media performance * William Candillon shows off Skottie animations inside Skia 🔥 Hot takes & personal updates: * Why I’ve decided to stop building native apps and go all-in on Galaxies.dev * My honest thoughts on Expo Router and why I’m loving it * The current hype around MCP – is it just another Web3 moment? 🚀 Learn React Native: https://galaxies.dev/missions/zero-to-hero [https://galaxies.dev/missions/zero-to-hero] 🔥 Weekly Videos -> https://www.youtube.com/@galaxies_dev [https://www.youtube.com/@galaxies_dev] ❤️  Socials * https://x.com/schlimmson [https://x.com/schlimmson] * https://www.tiktok.com/@simongrimm_ [https://www.tiktok.com/@simongrimm_] * https://www.linkedin.com/in/simongr [https://www.linkedin.com/in/simongr] * https://bsky.app/profile/galaxies.dev [https://bsky.app/profile/galaxies.dev] 👨‍💻 Apps * Matrix Manager: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/matrix-manager-task-manager/id6739463021 [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/matrix-manager-task-manager/id6739463021] * Quick Track: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/quick-track-calorie-counter/id1669892980 [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/quick-track-calorie-counter/id1669892980] * Text to Voice AI: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/text-to-voice-ai-reader/id6739965632 [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/text-to-voice-ai-reader/id6739965632] * Healthy Food Swap: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/healthy-food-swap/id6743627410 [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/healthy-food-swap/id6743627410] 🔗 Links * The Future of React Native Graphics: WebGPU, Skia, and Beyond: https://shopify.engineering/webgpu-skia-web-graphics [https://shopify.engineering/webgpu-skia-web-graphics] * Background-repeat and styles: https://x.com/nishanbende/status/1938130663586337176 [https://x.com/nishanbende/status/1938130663586337176] * Evan Expo Router AI App Generator: https://github.com/EvanBacon/app-that-builds-apps [https://github.com/EvanBacon/app-that-builds-apps] * Deprecating React Native IAP: https://x.com/hyodotdev/status/1939420943665049961 [https://x.com/hyodotdev/status/1939420943665049961] * React Native Nitro Image: https://github.com/mrousavy/react-native-nitro-image [https://github.com/mrousavy/react-native-nitro-image] * React Native Fast Confetti: https://github.com/AlirezaHadjar/react-native-fast-confetti [https://github.com/AlirezaHadjar/react-native-fast-confetti] * Expo Router Tweet: https://x.com/schlimmson/status/1939716357723218073 [https://x.com/schlimmson/status/1939716357723218073] * Are MCPs like web3: https://x.com/theo/status/1939434082867569140 [https://x.com/theo/status/1939434082867569140]

In this week’s episode, we explore a handful of exciting tools and tutorials for React Native developers - plus a personal milestone: 🛠️ React Native Goodies: * Generate beautiful icons in seconds with the AI App Icon CLI * A new AI-powered app template from Evan Bacon * A fresh tutorial on background tasks - a must for building polished apps 💻 From My Desk: * I finally published my React Server Components tutorial! 🏁 Life Update: * I ran my first triathlon! Hear how it went and what’s next.. 🚀 Learn React Native: https://galaxies.dev/missions/zero-to-hero [https://galaxies.dev/missions/zero-to-hero] 🔥 Weekly Videos -> https://www.youtube.com/@galaxies_dev [https://www.youtube.com/@galaxies_dev] ❤️  Socials * https://x.com/schlimmson [https://x.com/schlimmson] * https://www.tiktok.com/@simongrimm_ [https://www.tiktok.com/@simongrimm_] * https://www.linkedin.com/in/simongr [https://www.linkedin.com/in/simongr] * https://bsky.app/profile/galaxies.dev [https://bsky.app/profile/galaxies.dev] 👨‍💻 Apps * Matrix Manager: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/matrix-manager-task-manager/id6739463021 [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/matrix-manager-task-manager/id6739463021] * Quick Track: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/quick-track-calorie-counter/id1669892980 [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/quick-track-calorie-counter/id1669892980] * Text to Voice AI: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/text-to-voice-ai-reader/id6739965632 [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/text-to-voice-ai-reader/id6739965632] * Healthy Food Swap: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/healthy-food-swap/id6743627410 [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/healthy-food-swap/id6743627410] 🔗 Links * Background Tasks: https://x.com/expo/status/1935391573933703358 [https://x.com/expo/status/1935391573933703358] * AI Template: https://x.com/Baconbrix/status/1935697130439520514 [https://x.com/Baconbrix/status/1935697130439520514] * Snap AI Icon CLI: https://github.com/betomoedano/snapai [https://github.com/betomoedano/snapai] * React Native Fast Confetti: https://github.com/AlirezaHadjar/react-native-fast-confetti [https://github.com/AlirezaHadjar/react-native-fast-confetti] * Expo App Inception: https://x.com/Baconbrix/status/1935794622951047321 [https://x.com/Baconbrix/status/1935794622951047321] * Your First RSC with React Native: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhVFlTRtf38 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhVFlTRtf38]

In this week’s episode, we explore the latest updates and trends in the React Native world—and beyond: 🚀 What’s New: * React Native 0.80 – What’s changed and why it matters * A free alternative to EAS – Could this be a game-changer? * Key takeaways from Apple’s WWDC – What iOS updates mean for React Native devs * Hot new tools: InstantDB and Vapi (for building voice agents) 🎯 Also in this episode: * Sneak peek at the upcoming Amazon clone project * Why Gorhom Bottom Sheet is still one of the best tools out there * Final thoughts from the last days of triathlon prep * New ideas brewing for the next Galaxies Supabase Mission 🚀 Learn React Native: https://galaxies.dev/missions/zero-to-hero [https://galaxies.dev/missions/zero-to-hero] 🔥 Weekly Videos -> https://www.youtube.com/@galaxies_dev [https://www.youtube.com/@galaxies_dev] ❤️  Socials * https://x.com/schlimmson [https://x.com/schlimmson] * https://www.tiktok.com/@simongrimm_ [https://www.tiktok.com/@simongrimm_] * https://www.linkedin.com/in/simongr [https://www.linkedin.com/in/simongr] * https://bsky.app/profile/galaxies.dev [https://bsky.app/profile/galaxies.dev] 👨‍💻 Apps * Matrix Manager: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/matrix-manager-task-manager/id6739463021 [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/matrix-manager-task-manager/id6739463021] * Quick Track: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/quick-track-calorie-counter/id1669892980 [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/quick-track-calorie-counter/id1669892980] * Text to Voice AI: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/text-to-voice-ai-reader/id6739965632 [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/text-to-voice-ai-reader/id6739965632] * Healthy Food Swap: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/healthy-food-swap/id6743627410 [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/healthy-food-swap/id6743627410] 🔗 Links * React Native 0.80: https://reactnative.dev/blog/2025/06/12/react-native-0.80 [https://reactnative.dev/blog/2025/06/12/react-native-0.80] * EAS Alternative: https://www.reddit.com/r/expo/comments/1l6ekq3/i_made_a_free_github_actions_workflow_that/ [https://www.reddit.com/r/expo/comments/1l6ekq3/i_made_a_free_github_actions_workflow_that/] * InstantDB: https://www.instantdb.com/ [https://www.instantdb.com/] * Vapi Voice Agents: https://vapi.ai/ [https://vapi.ai/] * Gorhom Bottom Sheet: https://gorhom.dev/react-native-bottom-sheet/ [https://gorhom.dev/react-native-bottom-sheet/] * Jamons X Post: https://x.com/jamonholmgren/status/1932200003096990131 [https://x.com/jamonholmgren/status/1932200003096990131]

The AppJS took place and there's a lot to learn from the amazing talks about the current state of React Native and its future. From frozen architecture to React Native news and new packages, we dive into everything in this episode! Also in this episode: - Why Simon is killing his app - My next clone project 🚀 Learn React Native: https://galaxies.dev/missions/zero-to-hero [https://galaxies.dev/missions/zero-to-hero] 🔥 Weekly Videos https://www.youtube.com/@galaxies_dev [https://www.youtube.com/@galaxies_dev] ❤️  Socials https://x.com/schlimmson [https://x.com/schlimmson] https://www.tiktok.com/@simongrimm_ [https://www.tiktok.com/@simongrimm_] https://www.linkedin.com/in/simongr [https://www.linkedin.com/in/simongr] https://bsky.app/profile/galaxies.dev [https://bsky.app/profile/galaxies.dev] 👨‍💻 Apps Matrix Manager: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/matrix-manager-task-manager/id6739463021 [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/matrix-manager-task-manager/id6739463021] Quick Track: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/quick-track-calorie-counter/id1669892980 [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/quick-track-calorie-counter/id1669892980] Text to Voice AI: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/text-to-voice-ai-reader/id6739965632 [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/text-to-voice-ai-reader/id6739965632] Healthy Food Swap: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/healthy-food-swap/id6743627410 [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/healthy-food-swap/id6743627410] 🔗 Links AppJS Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/live/K2JTTKpptGs [https://www.youtube.com/live/K2JTTKpptGs] ReactRaptor: https://expo.dev/blog/which-android-apps-are-built-with-expo [https://expo.dev/blog/which-android-apps-are-built-with-expo] Expo PencilKit UI: https://github.com/tarikfp/expo-pencilkit-ui [https://github.com/tarikfp/expo-pencilkit-ui]