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Why I use React Native 😱

Published 5 months ago • 1 min read

Hey Reader,

I finally created a detailed video about why I use React Native a lot lately!

You asked about this n+1 times so I'm happy to finally have this video as I can always link to 😂

It's also not a "justification" but an honest explanation of my personal reasons and decisions over the last year, so check it out and leave a comment ✌️


Why I use React Native

Let's talk about why I enjoy React Native so much and why you should maybe give it a try as well. It's about time to have this conversation!

Watch the video on YouTube now!


From PT to Software Engineer with Brandon Austin

This week I talked with with Brandon Austin, React Native developer by day and indie hacker at night. We discuss Brandon's journey from Personal Trainer to Software Engineer, burning money on Google APIs and React Native UI Kitten, a library following Apple's Styleguide.

Listen to the episode on your favorite player or watch our interview on YouTube - and don't forget to subscribe!


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Happy Coding,
Simon

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