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AsyncStorage, TypeScript, and Async/await in React Native
In the last few posts, I’ve been working on a Notes app in a master-detail pattern for React Native using TypeScript. This is the last post about that project. So far, I’ve:…
Building a Master-Detail Pattern in React Native
I’m in the middle of writing a simple Notes app in React Native. Thus far, I’ve: Worked out how to handle orientation changes. Worked out how to implement swipe-to-delete. Figured…
Universal iOS Apps with React Native
This is one of those short “tip” posts. I was developing a nice React Native app and blogging about it. However, I bumped into a problem where my iOS simulator runs always…
Integrating React Native, TypeScript, and MobX
In my last article, I psted about getting TypeScript working with React Native. I’m building a flexible, best-practices, Notes App in React Native. This means I need a backing…
Debugging React Native with TypeScript and Visual Studio Code
One of the things I really miss from React Native was the support for TypeScript. TypeScript helps me immensely, but it really comes into its own with React programming as the…
Implementing swipe-right on a React Native FlatList
I’m progressing on my “master-detail” pattern for a react-native app. The actual implementation of master-detail is shockingly simple (more on that later). However, I bumped into…
Handling orientation changes in React Native
I’ve just returned to my JavaScript days and am trying to learn React Native again. One of the things I like to do is to produce a “perfect” app – one that will work on both…
The things I like (and don't like) about Swift?
Recently, I’ve given myself the task of learning the “native” mobile development platforms. That means Java or Kotlin for Android and Swift or Objective-C for iOS development.…
Which is better - React Native or Xamarin Forms?
Let’s talk about a loaded question. After my recent forays into both React Native and Xamarin Forms, I got asked on Twitter – which is better, React Native or Xamarin Forms?…
Building a service in the Cloud
I’ve been thinking about providing services in the cloud for a few years now. A common question I see time and time again is this: “What pieces of the cloud do I need to build my…