Jamon
@jamon.dev
Founder & CTO @infinite.red, helping companies build and optimize their React Native apps. Podcast host of React Native Radio. Dad to four. Lutheran ✝️
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Jamon
@jamon.dev
· Nov 9
I’m a grandpa!
She’s stolen my heart. 💜
Congratulations to my son Cedric and his wife Tricia. Chyra and I are sooooo happy
She’s stolen my heart. 💜
Congratulations to my son Cedric and his wife Tricia. Chyra and I are sooooo happy
Beto and Mazen are live talking about using SwiftUI in Expo! Join us ... this is super cool
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Hdw...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Hdw...
November 5, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Beto and Mazen are live talking about using SwiftUI in Expo! Join us ... this is super cool
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Hdw...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Hdw...
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🖤❤️ RNR 346 ❤️🖤
How was Shopify's transition to the New Architecture?
This week: Mustafa Ali and Thiago Magalhães from Shopify do a deep dive into the company's transition to the new architecture with @mazenchami.dev!
Don't miss it! 🎧
infinite.red/react-native...
How was Shopify's transition to the New Architecture?
This week: Mustafa Ali and Thiago Magalhães from Shopify do a deep dive into the company's transition to the new architecture with @mazenchami.dev!
Don't miss it! 🎧
infinite.red/react-native...
React Native Radio - RNR 346 - Shopify's Transition to the (new) Architecture
In this episode, Mazen Chami sits down with Mustafa Ali (Director of Engineering and Head of Mobile at Shopify) and Thiago Magalhães (Staff Software Developer at Shopify) to dive deep into Shopify’s t...
infinite.red
October 17, 2025 at 10:06 PM
🖤❤️ RNR 346 ❤️🖤
How was Shopify's transition to the New Architecture?
This week: Mustafa Ali and Thiago Magalhães from Shopify do a deep dive into the company's transition to the new architecture with @mazenchami.dev!
Don't miss it! 🎧
infinite.red/react-native...
How was Shopify's transition to the New Architecture?
This week: Mustafa Ali and Thiago Magalhães from Shopify do a deep dive into the company's transition to the new architecture with @mazenchami.dev!
Don't miss it! 🎧
infinite.red/react-native...
Takeaways from React Conf 2025:
• The React ecosystem is still flourishing
• React Native is a huge focus of the React team
• The Foundation should help long term stability
• Performance is one of the top priorities
• A cold
• The React ecosystem is still flourishing
• React Native is a huge focus of the React team
• The Foundation should help long term stability
• Performance is one of the top priorities
• A cold
October 12, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Takeaways from React Conf 2025:
• The React ecosystem is still flourishing
• React Native is a huge focus of the React team
• The Foundation should help long term stability
• Performance is one of the top priorities
• A cold
• The React ecosystem is still flourishing
• React Native is a huge focus of the React team
• The Foundation should help long term stability
• Performance is one of the top priorities
• A cold
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🚀 iOS Simulator MCP v1.5.0 is here!
Now your agent has more iOS powers.
🛠️ New Tools:
open_simulator → Launch the Simulator app
install_app → Install .app / .ipa bundles
launch_app → Start apps by bundle ID
Release notes and demos in 🧵
Now your agent has more iOS powers.
🛠️ New Tools:
open_simulator → Launch the Simulator app
install_app → Install .app / .ipa bundles
launch_app → Start apps by bundle ID
Release notes and demos in 🧵
October 1, 2025 at 9:41 PM
🚀 iOS Simulator MCP v1.5.0 is here!
Now your agent has more iOS powers.
🛠️ New Tools:
open_simulator → Launch the Simulator app
install_app → Install .app / .ipa bundles
launch_app → Start apps by bundle ID
Release notes and demos in 🧵
Now your agent has more iOS powers.
🛠️ New Tools:
open_simulator → Launch the Simulator app
install_app → Install .app / .ipa bundles
launch_app → Start apps by bundle ID
Release notes and demos in 🧵
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🚀 Retrotype 1.0 is live!
A free iOS app that brings typewriter vibes to all your devices.
It feels great on iPhone, and really shines on iPad + keyboard.
Would love for you to give it a try and let me know what you think!
apps.apple.com/us/app/retro...
#buildinpublic #indiedev
A free iOS app that brings typewriter vibes to all your devices.
It feels great on iPhone, and really shines on iPad + keyboard.
Would love for you to give it a try and let me know what you think!
apps.apple.com/us/app/retro...
#buildinpublic #indiedev
Retrotype
Rediscover the joy of writing without distractions. Retrotype transforms your iPhone or iPad into a beautiful, tactile typewriter - complete with the sounds, rhythm, and charm of the classics.
- Wri...
apps.apple.com
October 1, 2025 at 4:14 PM
🚀 Retrotype 1.0 is live!
A free iOS app that brings typewriter vibes to all your devices.
It feels great on iPhone, and really shines on iPad + keyboard.
Would love for you to give it a try and let me know what you think!
apps.apple.com/us/app/retro...
#buildinpublic #indiedev
A free iOS app that brings typewriter vibes to all your devices.
It feels great on iPhone, and really shines on iPad + keyboard.
Would love for you to give it a try and let me know what you think!
apps.apple.com/us/app/retro...
#buildinpublic #indiedev
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Low key one of my favourite React Native Skia Animations I've ever made
September 14, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Low key one of my favourite React Native Skia Animations I've ever made
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Did you know your MacBook has a sensor that knows the exact angle of the screen hinge?
It’s not exposed as a public API, but I figured out a way to read it and make it sound like an old wooden door.
It’s not exposed as a public API, but I figured out a way to read it and make it sound like an old wooden door.
September 6, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Did you know your MacBook has a sensor that knows the exact angle of the screen hinge?
It’s not exposed as a public API, but I figured out a way to read it and make it sound like an old wooden door.
It’s not exposed as a public API, but I figured out a way to read it and make it sound like an old wooden door.
Reposted by Jamon
🖤❤️ RNR 342 ❤️🖤
Ignite 11: Bison 🦬 dropped a few weeks ago, so we're bringing on fan favorite Mark Rickert to talk all about it!
Hear about all of Ignite's new features, patched bugs, and even the backstory of why we named it BISON!
Listen now:
infinite.red/react-native...
Ignite 11: Bison 🦬 dropped a few weeks ago, so we're bringing on fan favorite Mark Rickert to talk all about it!
Hear about all of Ignite's new features, patched bugs, and even the backstory of why we named it BISON!
Listen now:
infinite.red/react-native...
React Native Radio - RNR 342 - Ignite 11: Bison 🦬 with Mark Rickert
Infinite Red's own Mark Rickert joins to unveil the Ignite 11
infinite.red
September 5, 2025 at 9:04 PM
🖤❤️ RNR 342 ❤️🖤
Ignite 11: Bison 🦬 dropped a few weeks ago, so we're bringing on fan favorite Mark Rickert to talk all about it!
Hear about all of Ignite's new features, patched bugs, and even the backstory of why we named it BISON!
Listen now:
infinite.red/react-native...
Ignite 11: Bison 🦬 dropped a few weeks ago, so we're bringing on fan favorite Mark Rickert to talk all about it!
Hear about all of Ignite's new features, patched bugs, and even the backstory of why we named it BISON!
Listen now:
infinite.red/react-native...
New wallpaper from my game test flight last night
(Game is Into the Dawn)
(Game is Into the Dawn)
September 1, 2025 at 9:01 PM
New wallpaper from my game test flight last night
(Game is Into the Dawn)
(Game is Into the Dawn)
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3 lessons here
1. remember to profile your stuff
2. profiling isn’t everything, think deeply about what’s *actually* going on
3. if your fix is suspicious (telltale signs: useEffect, setTimeout, eslint-ignore) it probably is not the optimal solution, and you should keep digging
1. remember to profile your stuff
2. profiling isn’t everything, think deeply about what’s *actually* going on
3. if your fix is suspicious (telltale signs: useEffect, setTimeout, eslint-ignore) it probably is not the optimal solution, and you should keep digging
September 1, 2025 at 8:54 PM
3 lessons here
1. remember to profile your stuff
2. profiling isn’t everything, think deeply about what’s *actually* going on
3. if your fix is suspicious (telltale signs: useEffect, setTimeout, eslint-ignore) it probably is not the optimal solution, and you should keep digging
1. remember to profile your stuff
2. profiling isn’t everything, think deeply about what’s *actually* going on
3. if your fix is suspicious (telltale signs: useEffect, setTimeout, eslint-ignore) it probably is not the optimal solution, and you should keep digging
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🖤❤️ RNR 341 ❤️🖤
This week: We're keeping the Maestro theme rolling!
Maestro CEO Leland Takamine joins our hosts to share what's new: Studio Desktop, cloud testing, automation, and more.
Listen now 🎧
infinite.red/react-native...
This week: We're keeping the Maestro theme rolling!
Maestro CEO Leland Takamine joins our hosts to share what's new: Studio Desktop, cloud testing, automation, and more.
Listen now 🎧
infinite.red/react-native...
React Native Radio - RNR 341 - Catching Up With Maestro Featuring Leland Takamine
Maestro CEO Leland Takamine joins the pod to share updates on Maestro Studio Desktop, cloud testing, and scaling reliable automation.
infinite.red
August 22, 2025 at 6:17 PM
🖤❤️ RNR 341 ❤️🖤
This week: We're keeping the Maestro theme rolling!
Maestro CEO Leland Takamine joins our hosts to share what's new: Studio Desktop, cloud testing, automation, and more.
Listen now 🎧
infinite.red/react-native...
This week: We're keeping the Maestro theme rolling!
Maestro CEO Leland Takamine joins our hosts to share what's new: Studio Desktop, cloud testing, automation, and more.
Listen now 🎧
infinite.red/react-native...
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Really looking forward to hosting my first live with a great team. If you're a React Native dev that is interested in testing, this will be one you don't want to miss!
Want to learn React Native testing?
The creators of Maestro will walk you through it — live with
@mazenchami.dev on YouTube
📅 Mon, Aug 18 | 9am PT
www.youtube.com/live/XVX6723...
The creators of Maestro will walk you through it — live with
@mazenchami.dev on YouTube
📅 Mon, Aug 18 | 9am PT
www.youtube.com/live/XVX6723...
Testing React Native with Maestro | React Native Mornings | Ep. 3
YouTube video by Infinite Red
www.youtube.com
August 14, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Really looking forward to hosting my first live with a great team. If you're a React Native dev that is interested in testing, this will be one you don't want to miss!
haha I love this gif
My DMs when I hit full send on a marketing push and my boss spots a huge typo
a man in a suit sits at a desk with a computer
ALT: a man in a suit sits at a desk with a computer
media.tenor.com
July 25, 2025 at 11:00 PM
haha I love this gif
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🖤❤️ RNR 338 ❤️🖤
This week: Michał Pierzchała (@thymikee.bsky.social) joins @jamon.dev and @robinheinze.dev to discuss @callstack.com's new React Native CLI and framework, the React Native Enterprise Framework.
Listen now 👇
infinite.red/react-native...
This week: Michał Pierzchała (@thymikee.bsky.social) joins @jamon.dev and @robinheinze.dev to discuss @callstack.com's new React Native CLI and framework, the React Native Enterprise Framework.
Listen now 👇
infinite.red/react-native...
React Native Radio - RNR 338 - React Native Enterprise Framework w/ Michał Pierzchała
Michał Pierzchała from Callstack joins Jamon and Robin to talk about the React Native Enterprise Framework and why big teams need it
infinite.red
July 25, 2025 at 10:40 PM
🖤❤️ RNR 338 ❤️🖤
This week: Michał Pierzchała (@thymikee.bsky.social) joins @jamon.dev and @robinheinze.dev to discuss @callstack.com's new React Native CLI and framework, the React Native Enterprise Framework.
Listen now 👇
infinite.red/react-native...
This week: Michał Pierzchała (@thymikee.bsky.social) joins @jamon.dev and @robinheinze.dev to discuss @callstack.com's new React Native CLI and framework, the React Native Enterprise Framework.
Listen now 👇
infinite.red/react-native...
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You asked (a lot). And the answer is yes…
Chain React is BACK 🎉
July 30-31, 2026 · Portland, OR
Presented by Infinite Red and @expo.dev
Be the first to know when tickets drop 👇
chainreactconf.com
Chain React is BACK 🎉
July 30-31, 2026 · Portland, OR
Presented by Infinite Red and @expo.dev
Be the first to know when tickets drop 👇
chainreactconf.com
July 22, 2025 at 4:24 PM
You asked (a lot). And the answer is yes…
Chain React is BACK 🎉
July 30-31, 2026 · Portland, OR
Presented by Infinite Red and @expo.dev
Be the first to know when tickets drop 👇
chainreactconf.com
Chain React is BACK 🎉
July 30-31, 2026 · Portland, OR
Presented by Infinite Red and @expo.dev
Be the first to know when tickets drop 👇
chainreactconf.com
So happy about this! We had to take a year off, but Chain React (the only US-based React Native conference) is BACK in 2026!
You asked (a lot). And the answer is yes…
Chain React is BACK 🎉
July 30-31, 2026 · Portland, OR
Presented by Infinite Red and @expo.dev
Be the first to know when tickets drop 👇
chainreactconf.com
Chain React is BACK 🎉
July 30-31, 2026 · Portland, OR
Presented by Infinite Red and @expo.dev
Be the first to know when tickets drop 👇
chainreactconf.com
July 22, 2025 at 4:30 PM
So happy about this! We had to take a year off, but Chain React (the only US-based React Native conference) is BACK in 2026!
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Are we really going to keep staring at tiny rectangles for the next 10 years?
Markus Leyendecker from Meta joined the pod to talk about building for the future!
After the episode, @jamon.dev literally bought a Quest headset. 🥽
Full episode 👇
infinite.red/react-native...
Markus Leyendecker from Meta joined the pod to talk about building for the future!
After the episode, @jamon.dev literally bought a Quest headset. 🥽
Full episode 👇
infinite.red/react-native...
July 16, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Are we really going to keep staring at tiny rectangles for the next 10 years?
Markus Leyendecker from Meta joined the pod to talk about building for the future!
After the episode, @jamon.dev literally bought a Quest headset. 🥽
Full episode 👇
infinite.red/react-native...
Markus Leyendecker from Meta joined the pod to talk about building for the future!
After the episode, @jamon.dev literally bought a Quest headset. 🥽
Full episode 👇
infinite.red/react-native...
Reposted by Jamon
🖤❤️ RNR 337 ❤️🖤
This week: React Native meets mixed reality 🥽
Meta’s Markus Leyendecker joins Jamon to talk React Native on Quest and...
Spoiler alert: Jamon bought a headset after recording! It’s that good.
Listen now 👇
infinite.red/react-native...
This week: React Native meets mixed reality 🥽
Meta’s Markus Leyendecker joins Jamon to talk React Native on Quest and...
Spoiler alert: Jamon bought a headset after recording! It’s that good.
Listen now 👇
infinite.red/react-native...
React Native Radio - RNR 337 - Meta Quest for React Native w/ Markus Leyendecker
Markus Leyendecker from Meta joins Jamon to talk React Native on Meta Quest—what’s possible, what’s next, and why devs should care.
infinite.red
July 11, 2025 at 9:32 PM
🖤❤️ RNR 337 ❤️🖤
This week: React Native meets mixed reality 🥽
Meta’s Markus Leyendecker joins Jamon to talk React Native on Quest and...
Spoiler alert: Jamon bought a headset after recording! It’s that good.
Listen now 👇
infinite.red/react-native...
This week: React Native meets mixed reality 🥽
Meta’s Markus Leyendecker joins Jamon to talk React Native on Quest and...
Spoiler alert: Jamon bought a headset after recording! It’s that good.
Listen now 👇
infinite.red/react-native...
Reposted by Jamon
Now Cursor can actually see what's going on in your iOS Simulator for you 👀🤖
The new `ui-view` tool in v1.4.0 inputs image data into your conversation context automatically so you don't need drag and drop images manually into your conversation.
The new `ui-view` tool in v1.4.0 inputs image data into your conversation context automatically so you don't need drag and drop images manually into your conversation.
July 7, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Now Cursor can actually see what's going on in your iOS Simulator for you 👀🤖
The new `ui-view` tool in v1.4.0 inputs image data into your conversation context automatically so you don't need drag and drop images manually into your conversation.
The new `ui-view` tool in v1.4.0 inputs image data into your conversation context automatically so you don't need drag and drop images manually into your conversation.
Reposted by Jamon
🔥 ANNOUNCING: IGNITE 11 🔥
Ignite 11: Bison 🦬 is here!!
What's new in Ignite?
✅ New Architecture by default
✅ Android edge-to-edge support
✅ Bring Your Own State Management (BYOSM)
✅ So much more!
See what's new in Mark Rickert's full post 👇
shift.infinite.red/announcing-i...
Ignite 11: Bison 🦬 is here!!
What's new in Ignite?
✅ New Architecture by default
✅ Android edge-to-edge support
✅ Bring Your Own State Management (BYOSM)
✅ So much more!
See what's new in Mark Rickert's full post 👇
shift.infinite.red/announcing-i...
July 2, 2025 at 5:02 PM
🔥 ANNOUNCING: IGNITE 11 🔥
Ignite 11: Bison 🦬 is here!!
What's new in Ignite?
✅ New Architecture by default
✅ Android edge-to-edge support
✅ Bring Your Own State Management (BYOSM)
✅ So much more!
See what's new in Mark Rickert's full post 👇
shift.infinite.red/announcing-i...
Ignite 11: Bison 🦬 is here!!
What's new in Ignite?
✅ New Architecture by default
✅ Android edge-to-edge support
✅ Bring Your Own State Management (BYOSM)
✅ So much more!
See what's new in Mark Rickert's full post 👇
shift.infinite.red/announcing-i...
July 2, 2025 at 3:09 AM
know thyself
maybe I need to go to this school
maybe I need to go to this school
July 1, 2025 at 5:13 PM
know thyself
maybe I need to go to this school
maybe I need to go to this school
BIG IF TRUE
BIG CHAIN REACT NEWS IS ON THE WAY 📣
Our team has something fun to share, and we think you'll love it.
Be the first to find out by signing up on our website 👇
chainreactconf.com
Our team has something fun to share, and we think you'll love it.
Be the first to find out by signing up on our website 👇
chainreactconf.com
Chain React - A React Native Conference
Three days with some of the most influential speakers in React Native. Get inspired, level up your skills, and get a first-hand look at the latest in React Native development.
chainreactconf.com
July 1, 2025 at 5:12 PM
BIG IF TRUE
It's so nice to get this sort of feedback from an iOS developer I've known on twitter for a long time, who is now working adjacent to one of my teams at @infinite.red. 🥰
(shared with permission)
(shared with permission)
June 20, 2025 at 10:49 PM
It's so nice to get this sort of feedback from an iOS developer I've known on twitter for a long time, who is now working adjacent to one of my teams at @infinite.red. 🥰
(shared with permission)
(shared with permission)
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🖤❤️ RNR 335 ❤️🖤
This week: We revisit State Management!
Jamon, Robin, and Mazen revisit what works in 2025 and what still sparks debate.
Don't miss it 🎧
infinite.red/react-native...
This week: We revisit State Management!
Jamon, Robin, and Mazen revisit what works in 2025 and what still sparks debate.
Don't miss it 🎧
infinite.red/react-native...
React Native Radio - RNR 335 - State Management Revisited
Jamon, Robin, and Mazen revisit state management! Our hosts discuss what has changed, what still causes debate, and how real-world experience shapes their choices.
infinite.red
June 20, 2025 at 7:11 PM
🖤❤️ RNR 335 ❤️🖤
This week: We revisit State Management!
Jamon, Robin, and Mazen revisit what works in 2025 and what still sparks debate.
Don't miss it 🎧
infinite.red/react-native...
This week: We revisit State Management!
Jamon, Robin, and Mazen revisit what works in 2025 and what still sparks debate.
Don't miss it 🎧
infinite.red/react-native...