Weekly Digest
Jul 15 - Jul 21, 2019
2 articles that week
Wednesday, Jul 17
Hermes JavaScript Engine for React Native
Facebook just open-sourced Hermes, a JavaScript engine built specifically for React Native on Android. This isn't just another optimization tweak. It's a ground-up rethink of how JS should run on mobile.
Interactive 3D Cards for Revolut iOS App
Igor Dudenkov from Revolut reveals how they built interactive 3D metal cards in iOS—without touching OpenGL or Metal frameworks. The secret? Apple's high-level SceneKit framework that made photorealistic card rendering accessible.