087 - React Native 0.83, Security Vulnerability, Faster Builds, Expo Router Sneak & AI Coding Challenges

This week’s episode covers a big React Native release, a critical React security vulnerability, and a wave of performance and DX improvements across the ecosystem. I also share updates from Tiny Harvest and talk about the realities of AI-assisted coding as projects grow.

⚛️ React Native Radar

• 🚀 React Native 0.83 released
• 📦 Release overview & what’s coming next in RN
• 📊 State of React Native 2025 Survey is now open
• 🎞️ Reanimated 4.2.0 with SET support
• ⚡ Pre-built artifacts config plugin for significantly faster builds
• 🔗 Detour – a new developer-friendly deep linking library
• 🧾 True Sheet 3.0 released
• ☁️ Nitro Cloud Uploader – resumable, background-friendly uploads
• 🔐 react-native-quick-crypto 1.0 – fast JSI-based crypto APIs
• 🧭 Expo Router previews
• 🧩 iOS Widgets with Expo UI – native widgets driven from JS

🧠 From My Projects:

• 🔧 Major refactor
• 📊 Added app events & analytics
• 🛍️ Brand new App Store page

🚨 Trending in Tech

• Critical security vulnerability in React Server Components

🚀 Learn React Native: https://galaxies.dev/missions/zero-to-hero

🔥 Weekly Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@galaxies_dev

❤️  Socials

• https://x.com/schlimmson
• https://www.tiktok.com/@simongrimm_
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/simongr

👨‍💻 Apps

• Tiny Harvest: https://tinyharvest.app/
• Matrix Manager: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/matrix-manager-task-manager/id6739463021
• Quick Track: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/quick-track-calorie-counter/id1669892980

🔗 Links

• React Native 0.83: https://reactnative.dev/blog/2025/12/10/react-native-0.83
• React Native Releases: https://reactnative.dev/docs/next/releases
• State of React Native survey: https://survey.2025.stateofreactnative.com/
• Reanimated 4.2.0: https://blog.swmansion.com/introducing-reanimated-4-2-0-71eea21ca861
• RN Pre-Built Artifacts: https://rnrepo.org/
• Detour for Deep linking: https://docs.swmansion.com/detour/
• True Sheet 3: https://sheet.lodev09.com/blog/release-3-0
• RN Nitro Cloud Uploader: https://github.com/Gautham495/react-native-nitro-cloud-uploader
• RN Quick Crypto: https://github.com/margelo/react-native-quick-crypto
• Expo Router Preview: https://x.com/Baconbrix/status/1998438240291049931
• Expo UI Widgets: https://x.com/k7grzywacz/status/1998387025615978645
• Critical Security Vulnerability: https://react.dev/blog/2025/12/03/critical-security-vulnerability-in-react-server-components
• Mitigating vulnerabilities in RSC: https://expo.dev/changelog/mitigating-critical-security-vulnerability-in-react-server-components

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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.