Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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In this episode, we sit down with Alex Chou, Staff Engineer at Partiful, to talk about the story behind one of the most popular event planning apps today.

We also discuss why the team chose React Native, the challenges of implementing features like App Clip and Live Activity, and the product and engineering decisions that helped Partiful grow into Google Play’s Best App. Let's tune in, shall we? 🎙️

Timestamps:
00:00-00:45 – Intro
00:45-05:15 – Partiful: what is it, features, the story
05:15-09:30 – The reasons for building with React Native
09:30-24:06 – App Clip & Live Activity: integrating it into RN app, the benefits & technical hurdles
24:06-26:45 – What makes tech collaboration successful
26:45-30:00 – How they won Google Play’s Best App Award
30:00-32:10 – Partiful’s roadmap
32:10-36:30 – Tips for app creators
36:30-37:39 – Outro