Hey Reader,
Today we are building a realtime chat with a new kind of backend called Convex, which is also today's sponsor π
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The fullstack TypeScript development platform
Convex is a new type of backend that allows you to write your backend code in Typescript and run it in the cloud. It is a fully managed service, so you donβt have to worry about servers, scaling, or security.
βGet started with Convexβ
π The Best Realtime React Native Chat (Expo, Typescript, File Upload, Convex)β
In this tutorial, you will learn to build a powerful realtime chat with React Native and use Convex as the backend. From creating groups to uploading images and styling messages you will learn all the skills you need to build a React Native chat!
βWatch the video on YouTube now or read the tutorial on Galaxies πͺ
π΄ News from React Native EU 2023 with Aron Berezkinβ
What happened at React Native EU 2023? Aron Berezkin joins me in this stream to tell all the stories about the conference and what's coming to React Native!
βClick "Notify me" on the live stream page to avoid missing it!
π§ Expo, Router & Debugging with Cedric van Puttenβ
I had the pleasure to talk with Cedric from the Expo company about all things Expo, including the CLI debate, debugging, Routing, and what else we can expect from Expo over the next time!
βListen to the episode on your favorite player or watch our interview on YouTube - and don't forget to subscribe!
π Your Turn
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Happy Coding,
Simon
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