Creating Performant React Native Animations

Dive into the world of React Native animations in this 46-minute podcast episode from The React Native Show. Explore the theory behind animation performance and learn practical optimization techniques from experts Łukasz Chludziński, Catalin Miron, and Łukasz Walczak. Discover how animations impact app performance, the importance of microanimations in user experience, and potential pitfalls that can break user interactions. Gain insights on optimizing animations for both high-end and low-end devices, handling heavy operations alongside animations, and best practices for implementing React Native animations. The episode also introduces AnimateReactNative.com as a valuable resource. Whether you're a beginner or experienced developer, enhance your skills in creating performant and engaging React Native applications through effective use of animations.

Intro
Today’s topic
Our guests
What animations do to apps
Microanimations and users’ expectations
Animations breaking user experience
Animations & React Native app performance
High vs. low-end devices
Heavy operations & animations
Do’s and don’ts of React Native animations
AnimateReactNativecom
Wrap-up