Gant Laborde

The technology paradigms change often and when you've been developing React Native for years, it's easy to find yourself doing the same old thing. This is my story of writing an app with something new and what I learned.

If we had the ability to read React Native blog posts from the future, it would be as useful as yesterday's lotto numbers.   The technology paradigms change often and when you've been developing React Native for years, it's easy to find yourself doing the same old thing.  I think the best way to test your practices, is to occasionally push yourself outside your comfort zone.  This is my story of writing an app with something new and what I learned.

2020

React Native EU

Who Said It?

Machine Learning is coming. Learn "why?" and get your hands dirty in an entertaining spin on a previously unapproachable subject. React Native is perfect for ML on the go!

2018

Byteconf React Native

Cage Against the Machine

Santa Clause, The Free Lunch, and JS Testing - All myths? We all know Testing is key, but it's not easy. What are your options, what exists, and what works? Let's talk about it all. What tools exist, and what matters in testing React and React Native.

React Alicante

Testing, Testing, 1, 2, NaN

Machine Learning is a buzzword, because big companies love it. Big companies love it, because it's insanely cool. Join me as we cover the breath-taking aspects of Machine Learning (ML) and dive deep into how it's currently showing up in mobile; especially React Native. We'll touch the tip of the iceberg and spark ML creativity for everyone!

Taming the Machine (feat. Nicolas Cage)

Life can be simple again. Haven’t we built the same house, or given the same haircut over and over? 80% of mobile app development is the same old song. So why is mobile so difficult/expensive? It’s not with React Native.

Let's look at how simple it is to get started in React Native using Ignite CLI. Using Ignite, you can jump in with a popular combination of technologies, OR brew your own. Ignite is the freedom to learn and automate your mobile app.

React Finland

React Native Ignite

Building libs is fun, but building apps is REALLY fun. Let's go over some of the best practices and ways we can build apps that fit your needs and your team!

2017

Rapid React Native

React Native mobile just got easier. Learn how to tap into rapid development by using what the pros are ready to give you!