--- title: "Community" description: "Engaging with and giving back to the React and React Native communities" url: https://www.callstack.com/insights/react-and-react-native-community updated: 2026-10-22T13:55:51.203Z --- # Community Engaging with and giving back to the React and React Native communities The React and React Native ecosystems thrive thanks to a vibrant, global community of developers sharing knowledge and contributing to the Open Source. Discover how to participate in community initiatives, contribute to core projects, and learn from other developers' experiences in building cross-platform applications. ## Articles, podcasts, events and case studies - [React Native Conf 2025: React Foundation, Compiler 1.0 & Future of React Native](https://www.callstack.com/events/live-dev-session-react-conf-2025-recap) (Event, 10/9/2025): React Native Conf 2025 brought huge announcements: React Foundation under Linux Foundation, React Compiler 1.0 and Hermes v1. What’s next for React Native and newest React Features. - [Live Dev Session: \, Expo SDK 54, Router v6, Lynx 3.4, TanStack Start](https://www.callstack.com/events/live-dev-session-week-39) (Event, 9/25/2025): A packed week in the React ecosystem: React experiments with a new \ component, Expo SDK 54 speeds up builds, Expo Router v6 adds native-like navigation, Lynx 3.4 ships inputs & dev tools, TanStack Start hits RC, and React Router previews Framework Mode. - [Core Contributor Summit 2025 Highlights](https://www.callstack.com/podcasts/core-contributor-summit-2025-highlights) (podcast, 9/18/2025): Core contributors from across the React Native ecosystem discuss stability, tooling, and the path to 1.0, from Flow to TypeScript, desktop apps, and how community fills the gaps left by Meta. - [Live Dev Session: React Universe Conf, RN 1.0, Expo Updates & More](https://www.callstack.com/events/live-dev-session-week-37) (Event, 9/11/2025): In Week 37 of our Live Dev Session we talked about React Universe Conf with guest Szymon, ranted about AI, explored what React Native 1.0 really means, reviewed Expo updates, and covered the latest moves in the React Native ecosystem. - [Live Dev Session: Routers, React Native AI, and Expo Launch](https://www.callstack.com/events/live-dev-session-week-35) (Event, 8/28/2025): Nuqs 2.5, Remix v3, Expo Launch, SPM support in React Native, the Jest RFC, and native Text-to-Speech with guest insights from Mike Grabowski. - [Live Dev Session: Expo SDK 54 Beta Is Here, Next.js 15.5, RNEF Renamed Rock](https://www.callstack.com/events/live-dev-session-week-34) (Event, 8/21/2025): Explore what's new in Expo SDK 54 Beta: Liquid Glass, faster iOS builds, RN 0.81, and more dev upgrades from this week's livestream. - [Live Dev Session: React Native 0.81 Is Here! Faster Builds, API Changes, and What You Need to Know](https://www.callstack.com/events/live-dev-session-week-33) (Event, 8/14/2025): React Native 0.81 slashes iOS build times with prebuilt binaries, adds Android 16 support, deprecates SafeArea, and shifts JSC to community maintenance. - [Live Dev Session: FlashList v2, Vercel AI SDK, React Compiler](https://www.callstack.com/events/live-dev-session-week-32) (Event, 8/7/2025): This week's livestream highlighted two major releases reshaping the React and React Native landscape: FlashList v2 and Vercel AI SDK 5. - [Live Dev Session: Rozenite DevTools Plugins Framework, Precompiled React Native for iOS, TanStack DB 0.1 ](https://www.callstack.com/events/live-dev-session-week-31) (Event, 7/31/2025): Discover Rozenite: DevTools framework for React Native, faster iOS builds, on-device AI, and key updates from this week’s livestream. - [Live Dev Session: Reanimated 4, Worklets, React Native Screens](https://www.callstack.com/events/live-dev-session-week-30) (Event, 7/24/2025): This week was packed with insights on highly anticipated Reanimated 4, the power of Worklets, Screens and more. - [Live Dev Session: Node-API, Wallets & Worklets in React Native](https://www.callstack.com/events/live-dev-session-week-29) (Event, 7/16/2025): Node-API in RN, Apple’s LLM, react-native-wallet, ChromeOS rumors. The Week 29 React Native stream breaks it all down with some code and a lot of commentary. - [Live Dev Session: Unistyles 3.0, SSR With Hermes & Expo SDK 52](https://www.callstack.com/events/live-dev-session-week-28-react-react-native-rundown) (Event, 7/10/2025): From inside shadows to decentralized music players, catch the latest React Native takes in Week 28 live dev session with Łukasz, Kewin, and Mike. - [Live Dev Session: Exploring Skia, Nitro Modules & UI Playgrounds](https://www.callstack.com/events/live-dev-session-react-react-native-week-27) (Event, 7/3/2025): Live dev stream exploring Skia, Nitro Modules, AI app builders, and React Native tools; plus side quests into canvas UIs, Lottie, and pizza-coded joy. - [Live Dev Session: React Native Styling, OTA, and UI Tools](https://www.callstack.com/events/live-dev-session-react-universe-news-tools-code-2) (Event, 6/17/2025): Tune in to a live session unpacking React Native 0.80, OTA alternatives, AI-generated UIs, styling wars, and some truly wild tech tangents. - [Live Dev Session: First Impressions of Apple’s On-Device AI](https://www.callstack.com/events/live-dev-session-react-universe-news-tools-code) (Event, 6/10/2025): Tune in to dev chat on Apple’s AI SDK, iOS 26 naming chaos, Siri’s limits, Liquid Glass UI, and on-device LLMs. - [Crossing Paths of React And React Native Ecosystems](https://www.callstack.com/podcasts/crossing-paths-of-react-and-react-native-ecosystems) (podcast, 9/5/2024): React and React Native: are the two ecosystems pulling together or apart? Let's discuss their evolution, similarities, differences, and community dynamics. - [We're Changing Into React Universe On Air](https://www.callstack.com/podcasts/were-changing-into-react-universe-on-air) (podcast, 8/20/2024): Here comes a new chapter for The React Native Show: we're becoming React Universe On Air! - [React Conf 2024 Highlights: Speakers Interviews](https://www.callstack.com/podcasts/react-conf-2024-highlights-speakers-interviews) (podcast, 6/13/2024): Learn more about the announcements made at React Conf 2024 from Andrew Clark, Mofei Zhang, Kent C Dodds, Josh Story, and Evan Bacon. - [Apple Vision Pro: Insights From Conferences and Beyond](https://www.callstack.com/blog/apple-vision-pro-insights-from-conferences-and-beyond) (Article, 6/10/2024): Explore key insights from introducing Apple Vision Pro at tech events. Discover its intuitive interface, immersive experiences, and the challenges faced. - [How Do You Move From Developer to Tech Lead?](https://www.callstack.com/podcasts/how-do-you-move-from-developer-to-tech-lead) (podcast, 4/15/2024): Ever wondered if the managerial career path is worth pursuing? Listen to what our guests, a dev manager and a tech lead, have to say about that. - [What to Expect at React Conf 2024?](https://www.callstack.com/podcasts/special-what-to-expect-at-react-conf-2024) (podcast, 2/22/2024): Together with Eli White and Matt Carroll from Meta, we have some news to share about React Conf 2024. - [Results of the State of React Native 2023 Survey](https://www.callstack.com/podcasts/state-of-react-native-2023) (podcast, 2/1/2024): Join us for a journey through the State of React Native 2023 survey - because knowing what's up in React Native today could be your tomorrow's game-changer. - [React Native News, Insights & Gossip with React Native Radio](https://www.callstack.com/podcasts/react-native-news-insights-gossip-with-react-native-radio) (podcast, 9/27/2023): In this special crossover episode, we join forces with React Native Radio to bring you a lively discussion on all things React Native, straight from React Native EU 2023. - [React Native EU 2023 Interviews](https://www.callstack.com/events/react-native-eu-2023-interviews) (Event, 9/7/2023): Watch interviews from React Native EU 2023 featuring developers, speakers, and community leaders sharing insights and stories from the conference floor. - [Stack Overflow Developer Survey 2023](https://www.callstack.com/podcasts/stack-overflow-developer-survey-2023) (podcast, 7/12/2023): The results of Stack Overflow Developer Survey 2023 are in! Tune in to learn which findings we found the most surprising and exciting. - [Callstack's Recap of App.js and Chain React 2023](https://www.callstack.com/podcasts/app-js-chain-react-2023-recap) (podcast, 5/31/2023): Did you miss this year's App.js and Chain React? No worries, Callstack's team has prepared a recap of these events just for you. - [Vercel News, React Canaries & React Native MacOS 0.71](https://www.callstack.com/podcasts/vercel-react-canaries-rnmacos-0-71) (podcast, 5/16/2023): Let's walk through May 2023 updates in the React Native world: Next.js 13.4 and other Vercel announcements, React Canaries, and React Native macOS 0.71. - [React Native Performance Q&A](https://www.callstack.com/podcasts/performance-questions-and-answers) (podcast, 5/11/2023): In April 2023, we enjoyed talking about performance optimization in the US. We went to San Francisco, Los Angeles and Detroit to meet some amazing folks from the React Native community - we loved the intense thought exchange there! - [How to Make Your Open Source Project Repository Contributor Friendly](https://www.callstack.com/blog/make-open-source-project-repository-contributor-friendly) (Article, 3/15/2023): Check out 5 tips on making the repository of your Open Source project more contributor friendly for both new maintainers & users. - [React Native EU 2023 and a Glimpse Into Conference History](https://www.callstack.com/blog/react-native-eu-glimpse-into-conference-history) (Article, 3/1/2023): React Native EU is back for an on-site 2023 edition! Find out why it's worth attending our React Native conference and how it's evolved since 2017. - [State of React Native](https://www.callstack.com/podcasts/state-of-react-native) (podcast, 2/22/2023): In this Coffee Talk Michał Pierzchała, Oskar Kwaśniewski, and Łukasz Chludziński comment on the results of the State of React Native survey. Check it out! - [React Native News and App.js Conf](https://www.callstack.com/podcasts/coffee-talk-4-react-native-news-app-js-conf) (podcast, 6/22/2022): Join Michał Pierzchała and Abi Thiao as they discuss the most interesting talks at App.js Conf 2022 and other React and React Native news. - [Top Resources for Developers](https://www.callstack.com/podcasts/coffee-talk-2-top-resources-for-developers) (podcast, 5/18/2022): Discover the best newsletters, podcasts, and tools to stay up to date with React & React Native news, whether you're a beginner or an experienced developer. - [Supporting Ukraine Through the "Tech to The Rescue" Project: UA SOS App](https://www.callstack.com/blog/supporting-ukraine-with-tech-to-the-rescue-team) (Article, 3/30/2022): Learn about Callstack's commitment to the Tech To The Rescue project supporting Ukraine: UA SOS app. - [Women Who Make Waves in the React Native Community](https://www.callstack.com/blog/women-who-make-waves-in-the-react-native-community) (Article, 3/8/2022): On International Women’s Day we spoke to women who make waves as React and React Native developers. Check what they said about their tech careers. - [React Native EU 2021 Q&A Panel](https://www.callstack.com/podcasts/react-native-eu-meetup-2021) (podcast, 11/23/2021): The 10th episode of The React Native Show podcast includes the answers for questions asked during React Native Eu 2021 conference in the Q&A panel form. - [Events We Hold for You - Culture Powered by Callstack](https://www.callstack.com/blog/events-powered-by-callstack) (Article, 11/5/2021): When working at Callstack, you can join our unique initiatives. Find out more about our conferences, meetups, hackathons & discussion panels. Join our team! - [How You Can Develop as a Callstack Developer](https://www.callstack.com/blog/how-you-can-develop-as-a-callstack-developer) (Article, 11/3/2021): We advocate knowledge sharing and self-development - we encourage our developers to contribute to Open Source and realize their ideas in R&D. Join us! - [Q&A Sessions From React Native EU 2020](https://www.callstack.com/blog/qa-sessions-from-react-native-eu-2020) (Article, 11/27/2020): What are the plans for the development of React Native and what is the future direction of the framework? Read the article and find out! - [React Native EU 2020 Virtual Edition - Summary](https://www.callstack.com/blog/react-native-eu-2020-virtual-edition-summary) (Article, 9/10/2020): The 4th edition of our conference, React Native EU 2020 is now history. Now that the dust after the conference has settled, let’s sum up the event! - [How Did We Conduct a Fully Remote Hackathon?](https://www.callstack.com/blog/remote-hackathon) (Article, 7/14/2020): Find out what do you need to remember when you organize a hackathon, and what challenges you need to face when you do it remotely. - [Callstack + Hacktoberfest = Awesomeness](https://www.callstack.com/blog/callstack-hacktoberfest) (Article, 10/14/2019): With every October comes Hacktoberfest season! At Callstack we love to run hackathons at this time. Find out more! - [Introducing React Native OSS Board](https://www.callstack.com/blog/introducing-react-native-oss-board) (Article, 5/28/2019): To make it easier for beginners, we created a board with “ready to pick up” issues from react-native and react-native-community repositories. - [Callstack + Open Source = 💙](https://www.callstack.com/blog/callstack-open-source) (Article, 5/28/2019): At Callstack we place a high value on Open Source - we help maintain community repositories, contribute to the React Native ecosystem, and many more! - [The Team Growth Done Right](https://www.callstack.com/blog/the-team-growth-done-right) (Article, 6/25/2018): Callstack is an ever-growing team of React and React Native experts. Find out more about the team! - [A Successful Cooperation With a Client Doesn't End at Software Development](https://www.callstack.com/blog/successful-cooperation-with-client) (Article, 3/21/2018): Callstack is focused on cross-platform development with React Native as a primary technology. Check examples of tools we created for our clients in Open Source. - [Are You Ready? React Native EU 2017 is coming!](https://www.callstack.com/blog/are-you-ready-react-native-eu-2017-is-coming) (Article, 8/31/2017): It’s less than a week to React Native EU first edition. Get ready for an amazing conference experience in Wrocław, Poland. - [React Native Hackathon 2016](https://www.callstack.com/blog/react-native-hackathon-2016) (Article, 12/7/2016): We hosted the very first hackathon at Callstack! Whether you missed it or want to relive the highlights, our recap has you covered. - [Announcing React Native EU 2017](https://www.callstack.com/blog/announcing-react-native-europe-2017) (Article, 8/30/2016): We are happy to announce the React Native EU 2017 conference. Keep an eye on the conference website for more details. - [Throwback to ReactNext 2016 in Tel Aviv](https://www.callstack.com/blog/throwback-to-reactnext-2016-in-tel-aviv) (Article, 5/28/2016): We had a great pleasure to take part in ReactNext2016 in Tel Aviv this year. It was our first conference in Tel Aviv ever! - [Meet the Team your Open Source Project Wants](https://www.callstack.com/blog/meet-the-team-your-open-source-project-wants) (Article, 3/19/2016): Read about Michał Pierzchała's thoughts on a month spent with Recat Native Open Source Evangelists ## Need help with React or React Native? We support teams building scalable apps with React and React Native. [Talk to our team](https://www.callstack.com/contact)