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Explore the practical realities of developing React Native applications for Meta Quest VR headsets in this 47-minute developer-focused discussion. Join Łukasz as he interviews Jan Jaworski from Callstack Engineers and Meta's Ram N to uncover what it's really like to build VR apps using familiar React Native tools and workflows. Discover how to run Expo projects directly on Meta Quest hardware, understand how 2D panels function within 3D virtual environments, and learn about input handling through both controllers and hand tracking systems. Examine how much of the traditional Android development workflow translates to VR development and identify key differences between mobile and virtual reality app development. Gain insights into the early-mover advantages available to developers entering the VR space, explore the development and debugging process for Meta Quest applications, and understand whether you need physical hardware or can rely on emulators for development. Learn about AI tooling integration, the Meta Horizon Start Developer Competition opportunities, and why many traditional app concepts adapt more successfully to VR than initially expected. Access practical guidance on getting started with React Native VR development, understand the technical foundations built on AOSP, and discover the current state and future potential of React Native in the virtual reality ecosystem.
