React Native and Expo’s Evolution | Kadi Kraman – Frontend Masters Podcast Ep.19

In this episode, Kadi Kraman, a software developer at Expo, discusses her journey from scientific programming to React Native development. She shares insights on her experiences at companies like Formidable and her work on projects such as the Puma app. Kadi delves into the evolution of Expo, explaining how it has addressed previous limitations and become the recommended framework for React Native. She explores the concept of React Native frameworks, the benefits of Expo Go, and the introduction of development builds. The conversation also touches on emerging trends in React Native, including React Strictum and efforts to align React Native more closely with web standards. Finally, Kadi offers advice on getting into tech speaking and teaching, and reflects on the importance of tackling challenges and continuous learning in software development. Check out Kadi’s Frontend Masters courses here: https://frontendmasters.com/teachers/... Find Frontend Masters Online: Twitter:   / frontendmasters   LinkedIn:   / frontend-masters   Facebook:   / frontendmasters   Instagram:   / frontendmasters   About Us: Advance your skills with in-depth, modern front-end engineering courses — our 150+ high-quality courses and 18 curated learning paths will guide you from mid-level to senior developer! https://frontendmasters.com/?utm_sour...

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