--- title: "Expert Guide to React Navigation" description: "Tune in to React Universe On Air to learn what's new in React Navigation 5, how it improves app routing in React Native, and what to expect from the upcoming v6.0 release." url: https://www.callstack.com/podcasts/expert-guide-to-react-navigation updated: 2026-10-24T08:39:42.337Z --- # Expert Guide to React Navigation Tune in to React Universe On Air to learn what's new in React Navigation 5, how it improves app routing in React Native, and what to expect from the upcoming v6.0 release. _Guests: Satyajit Sahoo, Software Engineer @ Callstack; Mateusz Kosoń, Software Engineer @ Callstack · Host: Mike Grabowski, CEO & Founder @ Callstack · Published 2021-03-31 · Duration 47:01 · Category: Open Source_ Listen: [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2uZe6AkZOM&list=PLZ3MwD-soTTHLUonsfIOUbmAl3B73EGXg&index=14&ab_channel=CallstackEngineers) · [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/episode/5987HFR3cp1hRHYwdfEjYX?si=rWWG2-KYQWKK8dcDVunvwA) · [Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/react-native-show-podcast-episode-4-expert-guide-to/id1525543072?i=1000515528266) · [SoundCloud](https://soundcloud.com/user-985069846/the-react-native-show-podcast-episode-4-expert-guide-to-react-navigation) The podcast mainly focuses on what’s new in the React Navigation 5 library and explains how new features and fixes can help you in your daily work. This episode also explains what React Navigation is and when to use it. ## Introduction to React Navigation In the first part of the talk, Mike and his guests make a short introduction to React Navigation library:   - What is React Navigation library and what’s its biggest selling point? - What was the idea behind creating the React Navigation library? - How did it happen that React Navigation became a “recommended” library in the community? [→ WATCH PART: What is React Navigation library?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lpe2TRQoAw&list=PLZ3MwD-soTTHLUonsfIOUbmAl3B73EGXg&index=15&ab_channel=CallstackEngineers) ## React Navigation 5 new features In the second part, they dive into details of the new features of the 5th version of the library and discuss issues that have been solved by this version:   - What’s coming up with the React Navigation 5? - What issues have been solved by React Navigation 5? - What are the benefits of usingReact Navigation 5? [→ WATCH PART: What issues can React Navigation 5 solve?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzCbwD11P0Y&list=PLZ3MwD-soTTHLUonsfIOUbmAl3B73EGXg&index=17&ab_channel=CallstackEngineers)‍   In the third part, our guests gave us some sneak peaks at what’s coming up with the upcoming React Navigation v6.0! [→ WATCH PART: What’s coming up with React Navigation 6?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ei3HGLQB6y8&list=PLZ3MwD-soTTHLUonsfIOUbmAl3B73EGXg&index=19&ab_channel=CallstackEngineers) ## Get to know React Navigation React Navigation, as the name suggests, helps developers to build navigation in their apps. With more than 19,400 stars and over 4,100 forks on Github, the library is considered to be the recommended one in the community. Episode #4 is a great opportunity to get to know the React Navigation library and find out how it can help developers in their daily duties. Follow the latest updates in the library by visiting the [GitHub page](https://github.com/react-navigation) and check our articles about navigation below. Insights ## Learn more about Open Source Here's everything we published recently on this topic. 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This open-source solution simplifies cloud storage integration for React Native apps. - [Introduction to the React Native OMH Maps Library](https://www.callstack.com/blog/introduction-to-the-react-native-omh-maps-library) (Jul 12 · Article): Discover how the React Native OMH Maps library simplifies map integration with cross-platform compatibility, ease of use, and customization options. - [Behind the Scenes of React Native 0.74 Release](https://www.callstack.com/podcasts/behind-the-scenes-of-react-native-0-74-release) (Apr 22 · Podcast): Join the release crew members to find out what new features and improvements React Native 0.74 brings to the cross-platform development world. - [Callstack OSS Update](https://www.callstack.com/podcasts/callstack-oss-update) (Apr 27 · Podcast): April 2023 Callstack OSS Update: RFC for Expo Config Plugins, Re.Pack & Paper news. - [NPM Kiosk and Open Source Monetization](https://www.callstack.com/podcasts/npm-kiosk-and-open-source-monetization) (Feb 21 · Podcast): Explore the pros, cons, and lessons from gating access to open source libraries, plus insights on handling payments with tools like NPM Kiosk and Reassure. - [React Native Paper 5.0 - What’s New?](https://www.callstack.com/blog/react-native-paper-5-0) (Dec 6 · Article): React Native Paper 5.0 is here! Dive into the latest updates and improvements. - [React Native Programming Languages](https://www.callstack.com/podcasts/coffee-talk-5-react-native-programming-languages) (Sep 15 · Podcast): Join Łukasz Chludziński and Abi Thiao as they discuss React Native programming languages ranging from JavaScript and TypeScript to Lua.