Next.js 15, React Native for TV, and Other November News
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Welcome to this month's edition of Community Orbitals, your go-to newsletter for React Universe insights and updates.
What's New in Next.js 15
Our latest Coffee Talk episode of React Universe On Air dives deep into the updates and features of Next.js 15. From enhanced server components to new optimizations for performance, this episode is packed with insights into what Next.js 15 brings to the table. Join Ola, Łukasz, and Szymon as they spill the beans on React 19 support, caching, Turbopack, Server Actions security, and more!
What Matters in React Native for TV
Get ready to master the big screen with our upcoming ebook, crafted with Amazon Developers. Launching November 18, this guide will walk you through using React Native to bring apps to TV screens, opening up new opportunities on larger platforms.
What's Up in the Community?
The tech landscape is changing fast. To help you stay on top of the game, our Technology Team has picked top news, releases, and stories from the world of React and React Native.
New Tools & Releases
- The React Native New Architecture is finally enabled by default with the stable 0.76 release 🎉 Expo SDK 52 and other out-of-tree platforms, including visionOS, tvOS, and macOS, are following suit.
- Reassure 1.3 has come out, bringing major advancements in measurement precision and stability for React Native performance testing. Find out more here.
- React Native Bottom Tabs 0.1.0 has launched! This release brings the New Architecture support, long-press functionality, tvOS compatibility, and a range of new style configuration options. Check out the project 🚀
- The first Release Candidate of Re.Pack v5 is here, featuring Module Federation 2-with fast-refresh and type safety between federated apps-support for React Native 0.76, and improved stability for Rspack. Grab a release link and the demo!
- Node.js v23 ships with require(esm) by default. As usual, it also boosts stability and performance with new core modules, refined error handling, and compatibility updates for the latest V8 engine.
- Do you know Haystack, a canvas-based IDE that makes navigation and refactoring faster? It's a different code editing experience that's worth experimenting with. Haystack v0.16 came out recently.
Other Tech News
- Now that the react-test-renderer is getting deprecated, React Native Testing Library is working on a new renderer designed for Fabric and targeted for React 19 concurrent features. Check the library's roadmap for more details.
- A few months after the React Native core team removed default Flipper integration, the team announced archiving the repository. It's about time to move to the new React Native DevTools (in 0.76) and consider Reactotron for network debugging.
- Android is adopting more frequent SDK releases in 2025, with two major updates planned for Q2 and Q4. The new release cycle will introduce developer APIs and aim to drive faster innovation, enhanced quality, and stability across devices.
- Have you ever imagined JavaScript to become two languages? Well, there's someone who has! Check this YouTube video to see a most interesting debate on the topic 👀
Tech Leadership Insights
As a tech leader, you already have too much on your plate. That's why we've curated a digestible portion of recent insights at the intersection of business and tech.
- This year's Deloitte's CIO Pulse Survey reveals how tech leaders are stepping up as key players in business strategy, far beyond traditional IT roles. Expect insights on how they're shaping company priorities, the growing value placed on tech-driven innovation, and the increasing demand for leaders who bridge technology with strategic goals.
- Hungry for more reports? Here comes the Thoughtworks' Change Management edition, which explores how modern organizations drive transformation. From balancing tech with human-centered approaches to ensuring resilient change that scales, this report covers emerging change frameworks, the role of leadership in fostering adaptability, and the importance of aligning teams with a shared vision.
- Here Rod Garcia, VP of Engineering, Platform at Slack, shares his food for thought on cultivating a team of software engineers. Garcia emphasizes the importance of nurturing a continuous learning culture by creating a supportive, "kitchen-like" environment where teams feel safe to experiment, make mistakes, and grow.
- Curious about high-performing engineering teams? This article covers core strategies for building and leading teams that excel, from fostering trust and accountability to encouraging clear communication and continuous growth. Learn the essentials for creating a cohesive, results-driven approach.
