It’s common to create animations and feel that something is still missing. The motion is there, but the app doesn’t quite feel alive—and it’s easy to settle for that. This talk explores how to move beyond defaults and craft immersive animations by combining Reanimated and Skia. We’ll dive into simple yet powerful techniques for refining motion, optimizing performance, and adding a few "secret ingredients" to surprise your users.

Learn practical React Native techniques to instill a 'premium feel' across the entire user journey. We'll cover implementing polished animations and intuitive gestures, designing effective navigation patterns, optimizing perceived performance, and utilizing haptics meaningfully. Discover strategic considerations for crucial touchpoints like onboarding flows and how/when to present information like sign-up or subscription options. Gain actionable insights from top-tier apps to significantly boost your app's overall quality and user satisfaction.

Stay ahead of the curve with the latest updates and upcoming improvements in Expo and React Native. What’s changing, what’s new, and why React Native remains a great investment after a decade.