🔥 React Native Zero to Hero: https://galaxies.dev/missions

In this video, I share the one opinionated, modern React Native stack I recommend to build real apps - from Expo and state management to local data, UI, services, and backend options.

No endless library comparisons. Just the tools you actually need to ship.

👉 If you want to build and release your own React Native app, check out the Zero to Hero Mission on Galaxies.dev: https://galaxies.dev/missions/zero-to-hero

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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:25 Core Tech
03:17 Local Data Tech
05:21 State Management Tech
07:15 Must Have Packages
09:01 Best Services
12:16 Backend Tech
14:11 Ui Components
17:29 Outro

Simon Grimm

A comprehensive guide to building React Native apps in 2026, covering the recommended tech stack including Expo as the framework, TypeScript for type safety, and Expo Router for navigation. For local data storage, the guide recommends Expo SQLite with Drizzle ORM and React Native MMKV for key-value storage. State management suggestions include Context API for simple cases, Zustand for app state, and TanStack Query for server state. Essential packages include FlashList for performance, React Hook Form with Zod for forms, and Reanimated with Gesture Handler for animations. Backend options include Supabase, Instant DB, or Expo API routes. For styling, the progression goes from basic StyleSheet to UniStyles, UniWind (Tailwind), or Expo UI for native components. Additional recommended services include EAS for builds, Clerk for authentication, Sentry for monitoring, and RevenueCat for monetization.

The React Native Stack Everyone Gets Wrong in 2026