--- title: "React & React Native Blog | AI Engineering | Callstack (page 31 of 33)" description: "Read practical articles on React, React Native, cross-platform development, and AI workflows from Callstack engineers building the tools and products." url: https://www.callstack.com/blog/31 updated: 2026-11-06T10:13:51.208Z --- # React & React Native Blog | AI Engineering | Callstack (page 31 of 33) Read practical articles on React, React Native, cross-platform development, and AI workflows from Callstack engineers building the tools and products. Articles ## Articles for developers, by developers Technical articles on React, React Native, and AI engineering. We share what we learn from building products, maintaining open source, and putting agents to work across software delivery. ### Featured - [Building a Software Factory: Write Specs an Agent Can Build From](https://www.callstack.com/blog/building-a-software-factory-write-specs-an-agent-can-build-from) (AI, 11/6/2026): Szymon Chmal uses a Simlock device-cleanup feature to explain how he plans work for coding agents. Follow the process from code research and product decisions to testable tasks, independent specification checks, and human approval. (by Szymon Chmal) ### Articles, page 31 - [Android Drawer and StatusBar Done Right for React Native](https://www.callstack.com/blog/android-drawer-and-statusbar-done-right-for-react-native) (Android, 3/24/2017): Implementing Android drawers that span the full screen height, including behind the status bar, requires a few key steps. This guide walks through how to properly set the status bar opacity, adjust your screens, and avoid common pitfalls to achieve a polished native look. (by Ferran Negre) - [Why You Should Not Re-Implement Native Features in React Native](https://www.callstack.com/blog/why-you-should-not-re-implement-native-features-in-react-native) (React Native, 3/14/2017): When building React Native apps, it's tempting to re-implement native OS patterns and gestures from scratch. But this can lead to inconsistencies and performance issues, even if you use native code. A better approach is to leverage existing native components and libraries wherever possible, and only build fully custom UI when absolutely necessary. (by Dawid Urbaniak) - [Type-Checking React and Redux (+Thunk) With Flow - Part 2](https://www.callstack.com/blog/type-checking-react-and-redux-thunk-with-flow-part-2) (Developer Experience, 3/6/2017): Tired of runtime errors in your Redux code? This guide shows you how to add static type checking to Redux apps using Flow. We cover how to type check actions, reducers, state, store, action creators, and containers to catch bugs early. (by Satyajit Sahoo) - [Reusable React Native Components](https://www.callstack.com/blog/reusable-react-native-components) (Scalability, 3/1/2017): Creating reusable components in React Native can be tricky at first. This guide walks through three key patterns—passing props, nesting components, and using higher-order components—to help you write cleaner, more efficient code. (by Wojciech Szafraniec) - [React Native and Native Modules: The Android SyncAdapter](https://www.callstack.com/blog/react-native-and-native-modules-the-android-syncadapter) (Open Source, 2/13/2017): Integrating Android's SyncAdapter framework into a React Native app doesn't have to be complicated. This guide walks through how to create a native module that exposes SyncAdapter functionality to your JavaScript code, letting you build efficient background sync in a few steps. (by Ferran Negre) - [Four Tips to Write Maintainable React Components](https://www.callstack.com/blog/4-tips-to-write-maintainable-react-components) (Scalability, 2/8/2017): Writing maintainable React components doesn't have to be hard. This guide shares four practical tips to help you minimize bugs, simplify logic, and avoid common pitfalls like overusing state, refs, and imperative APIs. (by Satyajit Sahoo) - [Type-Checking React and Redux (+Thunk) with Flow - Part 1](https://www.callstack.com/blog/type-checking-react-and-redux-thunk-with-flow-part-1) (Testing, 2/5/2017): Flow is a static type checker for JavaScript that can help catch errors in React code. This guide walks through practical examples of using Flow to type check React components, including stateless functions, class components, transferring props, and higher-order components. (by Satyajit Sahoo) - [Amazon Fire TV Stick App in React Native](https://www.callstack.com/blog/amazon-fire-tv-stick-app-in-react-native) (TV, 2/2/2017): Building apps for Amazon Fire TV Stick with React Native is an adventure. We walk through how to enable adb, get an empty app running, handle remote control events, and create custom selectable components to build an RSS reader app. (by Jakub Kłobus) - [React Native Animations Revisited - Part III](https://www.callstack.com/blog/react-native-animations-revisited-part-3-how-to-handle-gestures-with-panresponder) (Animations, 1/17/2017): Responding to screen gestures with PanResponder can take your React Native animations to the next level. This guide walks through how to combine PanResponder with the Animated API to create a draggable, scalable component that reacts smoothly to touch. (by Mike Chudziak) - [React Native Animations Revisited - Part II](https://www.callstack.com/blog/react-native-animations-revisited-part-2-amazing-animated-api) (Animations, 1/10/2017): Animated API in React Native allows you to create more complex and interactive animations than LayoutAnimation. This guide walks through how to use Animated to make a component spin, and how to easily combine multiple animations like spinning and moving. (by Mike Chudziak) [Previous](https://www.callstack.com/blog/30) · Page 31 of 33 · [Next](https://www.callstack.com/blog/32) Hire us ## Need React, React Native, or AI engineering expertise? Bring in senior engineers to build your product, solve technical challenges, or put agents to work across delivery. 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