Simon Harris

How to run code when returning to a page with React Navigation and React Native.

In a web react app you would use useEffect with an empty dependency for a lifecycle event such as the component mounting (first load). It doesn't work that way if you're using React Navigation with React Native.

I wouldn't study Computer Science to change the world with coding.

Programming is a unique profession in that you don't require a qualification to get a job in the industry. Should you get one anyway?

Getting started with React Three Fiber (r3f) with working Hot Module Replacement.

Together lets make a very lightweight React Three Fiber (r3f) boilerplate that we can use as a jumping off point for future projects

What is HMR (Hot Module Replacement / Hot Reload)

The webdev world is laced with acronyms, and HMR is on that list. What is it? Find a brief explanation here.

A couple of dope apps that have strengthened my relationship.

I want to share a couple of apps that I have been using recently with my partner which I think have made my relationship stronger.

Create React App was the right choice for my Enterprise SPA - even with its flaws.

When you search for 'should you use create react app' every post on my homepage was trying to discourage the reader from using it. I was going to offer a different perspective but CRA took a turn recently.

Deep linking bare React Native on iOS the easy way (no expo)

Deep linking on iOS can be pretty confusing if you're not too familiar with xcode. Luckily there is a library to help you out

Building wndw.app to aid sharing a section of super ultra wide screens

The story of how I built and released a niche piece of software for free, with the aim of helping people in a similar situation to me.

Predicting the future & good explanations.

How can we responsibly use data to make good predictions? What separates good theories from bad ones? Here I discuss drawing the wrong conclusions and the telltale signs of good explanations.

My next big change - starting a tech company with friends

After deciding to stop making path-traced art I was feeling a little lost as to where I should focus my energy. By some twist of fate an amazing opportunity fell in my lap - to be part of the founding of a new startup.