#react native pros

[mobileappdevelopments]

As we are about to step into 2024, it is important to note that the React Native technology stack is still getting better and more useful, so various mobile app development companies and businesses are utilizing React Native across the globe.

A recent report revealed that React for mobile development will be the 4th most popular framework among developers in 2024. That’s pretty cool right?

Similarly, the global market for React native will be worth around $ 6.8 million by 2028. That’s a lot of money!

According to a survey by Clutch, most businesses, like 63% of them are happy with how their React native apps work. So, it is doing a good job for them.

But remember, it is essential to know what React Native is good at and what it is not so good at, especially with apps that keep on changing.

Therefore, in this blog we will look at some pros and cons of React Native, so that you can make a better decision while developing mobile apps.

[full-stackmobiledeveloper]

React Native or Native: Which Is Superior for Developing Apps?

In today’s digital ecosystem, mobile applications are pivotal for engaging users and driving business success. One of the earliest decisions developers and business owners must make is choosing the right technology for their mobile apps: React Native or Native development. Each option brings distinct advantages and trade-offs depending on the project's needs, budget, and long-term goals. This blog explores the strengths and limitations of both approaches to help you determine which is superior for your app development journey in 2025 and beyond.

Understanding the Basics: What Is React Native and Native App Development?

React Native is a popular open-source framework created by Meta (formerly Facebook). It allows developers to build cross-platform apps using JavaScript and React. With a single codebase, developers can deploy apps on both Android and iOS, significantly reducing development time and cost.

On the other hand, Native app development refers to building mobile applications specifically for a single platform—Android or iOS—using languages and tools provided by the platform vendor. For Android, this usually means using Java or Kotlin in Android Studio; for iOS, it's Swift or Objective-C in Xcode.

Performance: React Native vs Native App Development

When it comes to performance, native apps generally have the upper hand. Because they’re built using platform-specific languages and APIs, native apps offer smoother animations, better response times, and faster execution. This is especially important for apps that require heavy processing, advanced graphics (like AR/VR or gaming apps), or deep integration with the device hardware.

React Native apps, while impressive in reach and flexibility, rely on a JavaScript bridge to communicate with native modules. This can introduce latency and performance bottlenecks in high-performance applications. However, for many standard use cases—such as e-commerce, social networking, or booking apps—React Native performance is sufficient and increasingly optimized with tools like Hermes engine and JSI (JavaScript Interface).

Keyword tip: Businesses often search for terms like React Native vs Native performance, making it a core comparison factor in decision-making.

Development Speed and Cost: Why React Native Wins

If you’re working with limited time and budget, React Native app development services may be your best bet. With a single codebase for both iOS and Android, developers can create apps faster and cut costs significantly, sometimes up to 40–50% less than building two native apps.

Furthermore, code reusability, live reloading, and modular architecture in React Native enhance development speed and team collaboration. For startups or MVPs aiming for rapid time-to-market, React Native offers a compelling solution without compromising on functionality.

In contrast, native development requires separate teams, toolsets, and codebases for each platform, effectively doubling the effort and cost. While this might make sense for enterprise-grade or mission-critical apps, it can be overkill for simpler projects.

User Experience and UI: Native Still Leads

Native apps are known for delivering a superior user experience. Since they’re built for a specific operating system, native apps can take full advantage of the platform’s UI guidelines, gestures, animations, and components. The result is an app that feels more integrated and intuitive to the user.

React Native tries to replicate native UI components but can sometimes fall short, particularly with platform-specific design elements or highly customized interfaces. While libraries like React Native Paper and NativeBase offer prebuilt components, native still excels in creating pixel-perfect, fluid UIs.

That said, React Native UI is constantly improving, and for many common use cases, it provides a satisfactory and visually pleasing experience. However, for apps where the user interface is a core differentiator, native development has the edge.

Maintenance and Updates: React Native Simplifies It

From a maintenance perspective, React Native simplifies updates due to its unified codebase. Bug fixes, feature updates, and performance improvements can be rolled out simultaneously across both platforms, streamlining app management.

Moreover, tools like CodePush allow for over-the-air (OTA) updates without requiring users to download a new version from the app store. This is a major advantage for agile teams that need to iterate quickly.

Native apps, however, need platform-specific maintenance and updates, which increases the workload and risks inconsistent feature parity between platforms.

Access to Native APIs and Device Features

If your app requires extensive use of native APIs, sensors, or background services (such as Bluetooth, GPS tracking, biometric authentication, or background video processing), native development offers direct access and better control.

React Native, while offering access to many native modules through libraries or custom bridging, can sometimes lag in supporting the latest native APIs immediately. In such cases, native development provides a smoother path to integrate cutting-edge features.

However, React Native has made significant progress in this area with tools like React Native Reanimated, React Navigation, and community-driven modules that support a wide range of native features.

Community Support and Talent Availability

React Native benefits from a massive and active open-source community. With thousands of contributors and extensive documentation, finding React Native developers is relatively easy, and solutions to common issues are readily available.

While native app development also has strong community support, especially for Android and iOS individually, it may require more specialized expertise, which can increase hiring costs and development time.

From a talent acquisition perspective, React Native offers broader flexibility. Developers familiar with JavaScript and React can transition into mobile development more easily than native development, which demands platform-specific knowledge.

Long-Term Scalability and Security

For apps requiring high scalability, robust security, and tight hardware integration—such as banking, fintech, or healthcare apps—native development is often preferred. The performance stability, access control, and OS-level security features make native apps better suited for enterprise-grade solutions.

React Native apps can scale well too, especially with proper architectural planning and the use of native modules. However, security can be a concern if the JavaScript layer isn’t handled properly. Obfuscation, secure storage, and regular audits are essential when using React Native in sensitive domains.

When to Choose React Native

Choose React Native app development if:

You need to build apps for both iOS and Android quickly.

Budget and time constraints are important.

The app doesn't require complex animations or high-performance hardware access.

You're building an MVP or prototype to test the market.

You want faster iterations and simplified maintenance.

When to Choose Native App Development

Choose native app development if:

The app requires maximum performance, such as 3D games or AR/VR apps.

You need to integrate deeply with device hardware or native APIs.

Security and scalability are top priorities (e.g., in fintech or healthcare).

UI/UX customization is a critical part of your user engagement strategy.

You have the resources to maintain separate codebases for iOS and Android.

Final Verdict: Which Is Superior?

There’s no one-size-fits-all answer. The superior approach—React Native or Native—depends entirely on your project’s goals, complexity, and constraints. React Native is a great choice for startups, cross-platform solutions, and rapid development. Native development, on the other hand, remains unbeatable for performance-critical, secure, and UI-intensive applications.

Partnering with the right mobile app development company is key to evaluating your needs and choosing the best technology. Whether you opt for React Native or native app development, ensure that your chosen team has deep expertise and a clear understanding of your industry requirements.

[eth3real-ess3nce]

My Astro Observations (Part 8)

🚫If your Mercury, Mars, Rising placements are water or earth influenced, you probably prefer that your phone is on silent or DND 🗣️If your Mercury, Mars, Rising placements are air or fire influenced, you probably don't mind your phone being loud af 😂

⚖️Natives with their Mars in Libra grew up taking the role of the "mediator" in their family or other environments. It is observed that when people around them seem to disagree or experience conflict, they ask this native to pick a side rather forcibly at times. This might lead them to develop people-pleasing tendencies. It's also the "lawyer at heart" placement.

😏Aquarius men usually look awkward in photos so they just decide to throw their signature smirk in there from time to time (ex. Ashton Kutcher, Joseph Gordon-Levitt)

🥵Mars in Aries natives' physical bodies react so dramatically to stimuli it's hilarious! I know someone with that placement that, whenever he eats food that is just SLIGHTLY spicy, his head starts sweating like he jogged for 2 hours! Another friend of mine, has this thing where every time she laughs for a bit longer than needed her eyes will fill with tears. But I'm talking BUCKETS of tears😂

💪Your 9th house sign represents your philosophy in life. But your 10th house sign represents your life motto.

For example: My 9th house is in Pisces, I do have a humanitarian outlook at the end of the day and I'm deeply spiritual My 10th house is in Aries, my life motto is "Fortune Favours The Bold". Self-explanatory. My philosophy: ✨🔮 My motto: 👹⚔️

👨‍🍳I've noticed that men with Virgo placements, one way or another, like to practice their culinary skills. They won't let you lift a finger in the kitchen and this is a way for them to show their love for you. Also, they're usually specialists when it comes to food or wines/alcohol in general

🏎️I have never met a Leo sun, moon, rising that owns a vehicle and has NOT received a speeding ticket before! Also why do you have 0 patience? And you end up driving clumsily! Leave that one to Aries please 😂

👹If one of your dominant planets is Mars or Pluto, you probably literally get high off horror content. Either films , books...horror subreddits👀. You just love being thrilled, especially Mars, you like to chase the andrenaline. And you don't even care if you won't be able to sleep at night. It was worth it😂 Honourable mentions: Mercury-Pluto , 8H Mercury , Scorpio Mercury

🖤If your natal Black Moon Lilith makes hard aspects (conjunction, square, opposite) to your personal planets (especially luminaries, sun and moon) you were born to be the Black Sheep. It's easy for you to stand out in the crowd, usually because you are not afraid to embody your "dark" wisdom. You might be minding your business yet your authenticity can deeply trigger people. This placement attracts envy and obsession, be it acquaintances or lovers. Beware of stalkers. One pro though, is that, you can be immaculate when it comes to manifesting.

The rest of my observations appear on my profile x

[famemonsterrr]

Astrology observations part 8 🪽

(Disclaimer: this post is just some observations not facts. If you can’t relate to any of those that’s okay we all have different experiences)

- Pisces with fire placements make someone that is aggressive than usual. Especially if they have Aries in the personal placements but the good about it is that they are passionate about their loved ones

- Gemini’s are either really honest or the most sneaky bitches ever

- Capricorn are either really loud or hate loud people and even if they are on the loud side as they grow older they will calm down a lot.

- I have noticed that anyone who has Leo placements or 5th house makes them really happy,smiley or positive people.

- libra women smile a lot for now reason sometimes or they are the type of women who will laugh at ur joke even if it isn’t funny at all. (fake it till u make it girly pops)

- 8th house,Scorpio,Taurus and Leo placements they don’t forgive and don’t forget. (Be aware they can turn you into a stranger)

- believe it or not Gemini are really romantic people and they always looking for love. That’s why they getting married a lot of times or have a lot of lovers through their lives (especially women)

- earth signs are ruthless when they are angry.

- you can’t lie to Scorpio,Leo,Capricorn and Virgo placements. They are always 1 step ahead of you.

- 6th house mercury will talk about health,being organised and work.

- I have noticed that air placements are so good with technology (my mom is 56 and has a lot of Gemini placements and when I show her something then she gets it and uses the phone like a pro)

- I’m talking from personal experience but as a Pisces I always get Deja vu. Like I’m sitting with my bestie and then I stop and say “why I feel we have been said that before" I’m a delusional baddie 💅🏻 so Siri play Deja vu by Beyoncé

- Scorpio sun with Scorpio mercury and Scorpio rising is something with one look it’s scarryyy but actually they might be goal oriented and very closed people but once u are in their circle they will treat you like you are the most special human being.

- why air mercuries have to be soo sarcastic…? Like y’all funny I love it so much tho.

- mutable signs can do 100 things at once. (Me who writes this blogs,eats,watches a show and play a game between thoughts).

- Pisces mercury are sooo creative and sweet. Like I can’t even tell u have much of good listeners they are.

- I have noticed that Leo or fire signs tend to share a story by adding a lot of sauces to make it sound more dramatic. Definitely the best story tellers

- Aquarius placements are funnyyy because something serious is happening and they don’t react at all they just act like everything is fine. They might cry and still go the things they have to do

- water signs + Taurus love to sleep a lot. (Lazy girly pops 💅🏻)

- I don’t know why but I have noticed all the Capricorn people I have met or seen in my life they are TALL. Like idk why that happens.

- earth signs want things to be done…fast as possible . Time is money 🤌🏻

- Sagittarius and Aquarius love to travel A LOT

- cancers are amazing in anything that has to do painting or drawing.

That’s all🪽

Thank u for reading until the end. I’m greatful about it 🥰 again these aren’t facts and I’m not native American so I’m trying my best.

Stay healthy and hydrated 🫶🏻🥰

[avatar-legends-confessionblog]

I think it fundamentally comes down to the fact Zutara fans will attack fictional characters and anti Zutara fans will act as if we've insulted real people and cultures and attack us on a personal level

This is a straight up lie and I don't know why more people aren't calling this one out. Zutara shippers have made a lot of anti native comments and have expressed pro fire nation (victim blamey) sentiment in this past year alone. They've also consistently made up "pseudo" crimes to attack the creators on by calling them pedophiles. Let's think critically here for a second. What would anyone be able to attack zutara shippers on if they're characteristically pleasant people to engage with? Fictional or not you can't expect people to react with composure when you say vile untrue crap about children.

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[licensed2faint]

Hey everybody! I'm a pro battler, currently on break and at home!

I tend to go by a lot of different names for personal reasons, but you can call me Laser! If we include my break, I've been battling for TWENTY-ONE YEARS THIS YEAR (wow!) but honestly I've been around trainers and battle-trained 'mon my entire life.

I'd love to connect with people here, whether for battling tips, advice for pokemon in the home, or anything else!

I have/had a LOT of pokemon (I ended up opening a preserve/ranch with my S/O with our prize money for the pokemon that didn't want to be released into the wild or become a housepet at the end of our journeys, so please rest at ease that everybody is being taken care of!) so I can answer questions about most any types.

I'm Hoenn native, and my Blaziken is my best friend. I've taken the gym challenge in: Hoenn, Sinnoh, Johto, Kanto, and Unova, so that's where my knowledge lies. I'm not very familiar with fairy types, sorry!

At home, feel free to ask about any of my 'mon! I've got a bunch, so don't feel shy about asking!

And now I have Sponge Cake the Feebas as a non battling mon (atm!) I'll see if he wants to evolve and maybe enter him in battles or contests, but it's definitely too early to force him into anything.

Newest Ranch Arrivals:

Popstar the Sneasler

Bokeh the Metagross

Amanda the Aerodactyl

Michael the Flareon

Custard the Lillipup (just hatched!!!)

((ooc stuff under the cut!))

(If any of my backstory doesn't fit your blog's canon, I am A-OK with saying that we somehow connected internets through a spatial rift!)

I am totally and fully okay with 'is the picture cute?' style blogs interacting! In fact, I encourage it!

I have memory issues, so I apologize if I don't recognize your blog or remember where you are in your storyline

I am slightly less likely to interact with blogs containing canon characters from Gen V or before, mostly bc I don't know what to say haha. Feel free to interact first tho!

The games that are canon to Laser's life are Ruby, Platinum, SoulSilver, and Black! I'm definitely counting other games as having 'happened' but Laser did not live through them, and only sort of knows what went down.

Laser has defeated the Elite 4 in those games, but takes pains to disguise itself in each new region it takes the challenge in, to avoid too much publicity. However, after beating the league, it doesn't care to maintain the disguise, leading to being kind of a famous cryptid type character.

Because of this, it will be cagey about its life, but may let things slip accidentally!

As a side note, I want to play the emotional ramifications of the events of those games somewhat seriously! Laser was in therapy for a good long while, both because of said events and also a tragedy that occurred at some point which it was struggling to cope with.

I don't wanna expound too much on its backstory yet, but I will keep record of anything discovered here for ease of access to newcomers! Feel free to poke a bit at it, but please keep in mind it will react like a real person!

pelipper mail is off while Laser is traveling, but on while at home, magic anons are always off, but musharna mail? I think is crazy funny so that is ON. Mystery gift is tentatively on, will make a concrete decision once I catch the vibe better. Union Circle is sooooo on!

BACKSTORY UNLOCKED:

-Has serious beef with Giovanni and Ghetsis, but seems to give the other teams wiggle room...

-Knows Maxie well enough that he calls it out on its bullshit and bad habits

-big thing happened sometime between leaving kanto and going to unova

-makes occasional trips to the Distortion World, but is hesitant to speak on that

-started its journey early, back when ten years old was the standard

-Someone named Thomas lives in a cave on preserve grounds

(i follow from @tigirl-and-co)

CURRENT PLOT: Old Wounds!

-laser has just pulled Cyrus out of the distortion world! he is in a catatonic state, occasionally interrupted by extreme emotional outbursts

[growthsnaps]

📱5 Social Media Tricks That Still Work in 2025 (And 3 That Don't)

Social media trends come and go, but some tactics keep delivering—even as platforms shift. Here's a quick breakdown of what still works in 2025 (and what's played out).

✅ Still Works

1️⃣ Native Content is King

Each platform favors content posted directly—not links or screenshots from elsewhere. Native video, text posts, and in-app engagement = reach.

🔗 Pro tip: Post natively, then boost via stories or DMs if needed.

2️⃣ Short-Form Video = Massive Reach

Reels, Shorts, TikToks—short video is still crushing. The key in 2025? Make the first 2 seconds count.

🎥 Use quick cuts, motion text, and hook-based captions.

3️⃣ Micro-Engagement > Mass Broadcasting

Replying to comments, resharing UGC, and reacting to DMs builds community—and the algorithm loves it.

🤝 Be present, not just scheduled.

4️⃣ Personality-Driven Pages

Whether you're a brand or freelancer, people want people. Founders, creators, marketers—be visible, be relatable.

📌 Use storytelling > hard selling.

5️⃣ Cross-Posting Smartly

Repurpose content across platforms but adapt the format. What works on LinkedIn might flop on Instagram unless it's reshaped.

🎯 Efficiency + platform fluency = win.

❌ No Longer Working (or Hurting You)

🚫 Hashtag Spam

Using 30 hashtags in the caption? It doesn't help in 2025—and may lower your reach. Keep it niche and relevant.

🚫 Buying Followers or Engagement

Algorithms are more intelligent—fake metrics = ghost town posts. Platforms are now de-prioritizing accounts with shady engagement patterns.

🚫 Overdesigning Every Post

Overly polished graphics scream ad. Raw, accurate content performs better—especially for Gen Z and young audiences.

💬 Final Thought:

In 2025, social media is still about value, vibe, and visibility. Be consistent, be human, and continually optimize for platform-native behaviour.

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[christinescupofcoffee]

dead man walking

chapter eight: late night

Following his cup of hot cocoa and her warm water with lemon, and the cold British rain had begun to fall upon their heads, Krista took Alex back to their hotel room across the street. At that point, Josh had disappeared like a thief in the night, even though the possibility of him being right down the hallway from their room hung above them. The incessant travelling and the early darkness that blanketed the isles had finally caught up to them: his body warm and relaxed from the cocoa, Alex stripped off his clothes and crawled under the covers of the bed closest to the window. He lay his head down and closed his eyes, and then he nestled deeper into the soft mattress.

It had been a long day's worth for him. Time to relax and forget about everything for a while.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the room, Krista took off her coat and draped it over the back of the chair before the desk. She took a glimpse into the wide mirror before her and her eyes lowered to her waistline. She turned to the side and ran her hand down the ever so slight curvature coming in there.

She was going to be massive. She just knew it, especially given she was already showing at a little bit under three months along.

In the mirror's reflection, she saw Alex laying there with his back to her. His jet black hair poked out from under the covers onto the soft pillow: she made out the sight of the faint light patch on the right side of his head.

She thought about Joey's black curls and their peculiar softness in spite of that Native American coarseness. All the times in which she had run her fingers through those roots, back when he was healthy. A part of her wanted to do the same with Alex, but then again, he always resisted her advances regardless of anything. She had no idea as to how he would react to that: besides, she would have to climb in right next to him in that bed as well.

With a sigh through her nose, she took off her clothes and changed into her nightgown for the night, and then she took to the neighboring bed. She lay down on her back and she looked across the carpet to Alex's back and right shoulder. Her eyes followed the slight curvature of his body, all the way down to his hips and his thighs.

It was too bad that he was so reticent to soft touch, but then again, it made perfect sense.

She thought about Josh and if he was near the hotel there. These two brooding men seemed so gentle and yet so dangerous at the same time, as if she danced with the devil in the green shorts twice over and they left her with the desire for more.

Krista sighed once more and then switched off the light between the beds. The darkness swept over her and she fell asleep the very second she lay her head down on the pillow.

She opened her eyes and Joey lay there in the bed, right there flat on his back on her right side. His sun kissed skin was smooth and gentle, just how she remembered it. He tucked his hands underneath his head and he flashed her a crooked little grin: his cheekbones swelled up into little apples, as if they were ripe for all of her kisses.

Overcome with emotion, she reached over and planted a kiss on his dark little lips.

“My love—oh my god,” she wept.

“Kris—Krista—don't cry for me,” he told her in a gentle voice. How she missed his upstate drawl!

“I am, though,” she declared. “I'm always going to cry for you, Joey.”

“Remember me with what I put inside of you,” he told her. “I'm always gonna be with you.”

“Do you promise?”

“Always. Krista, when I proposed to you, I made a promise to you. I made a promise to always be yours—and you made a promise to always be mine.”

“But why did you leave?” she demanded. He pursed his lips and knitted his dark eyebrows together.

“I wish I could tell you,” he confessed. “I can't, though.”

“Josh says it wasn't an accident.”

“It was, though,” he assured her with a solemn expression upon his handsome face. “I promise you, Krista. It was a complete accident. I didn't mean for this to happen. I didn't mean to inject and commit to it slowly like this.”

Tears burning her eyes and she pressed her hands on either side of his face. She planted a kiss on those dark lips, the deepest and most soulful of kisses she had ever given to him before his death.

“I wish you would come back,” she whispered into his mouth.

“I'm always going to be with you,” he reassured her, also in a whisper into her lips.

Krista opened her eyes and she glanced on either side of Joey's head, at the sight of the furry little tigers and jaguars with their tiny paws and slender little tails. The jaguar closest to his head curled up against the fine little ringlets as if it was a little makeshift pillow of sorts.

“These are all a part of it,” he told her in a soft voice.

“All these little cats here?”

And he nodded his head.

“I'm still with you,” he assured her. “I'm always with you.”

He closed his eyes and another jaguar curled up on the other side of his head.

Krista opened her eyes again and that time she was surrounded by darkness, except for the fine stream of soft golden light from the streetlights outside of the hotel there. She shuddered and shook right there in that spot on the bed.

Alex, who had rolled over onto his back, let his chest rise and fall in steady rhythm. Through the dim light, she could see the smooth shape of his eyelids.

It was a fleeting thought but a thought nonetheless: if she could find something in the drawer right there next to her, and tie it around her neck, she could perhaps be with Joey again. But she shook her head in realization of no way she could do that, however: no way she could leave Alex alone like that, especially when there was so much she needed to figure out for herself and for Joey's legacy, and no way she could rob her child the chance to life as well. She had to hold on for dear life, the dearest and most flavorful drops of life, especially the ones that resided inside of her.

Alex sniffled and groaned in his throat. No way he was asleep and yet he never moved a muscle.

“Alex?” she called out to him in a soft voice. He groaned again, and that time, through the dim light, she saw him shift his head over the top of the pillow.

“Are you still awake?” she asked him in a near whisper.

“I am,” he replied in a muffled voice.

In the dim light, she saw him open his eyes.

“I've been awake,” he told her, and he cleared his throat.

Krista lifted herself into an upright position: in a few months time, doing that very action would be difficult. She took a glimpse over her shoulder at the little clock on the nightstand between the beds: the dark needles against the white face read three thirty in the morning. Another few hours before the sun rose again over England.

“I can't stop thinking about what Josh said to us earlier,” he confessed to her in a low voice.

“I can't, either,” she replied, and she sighed through her nose and rubbed her eyes. No way she could relax at that point. But then again, anything to get her away from the dream and from the thought of rejoining Joey again. She had to listen to him until one of them fell back asleep.

“I also didn't tell you this,” he started again.

“What's that?”

“When you and John met up with me at the airport, and we went into the coffee shop, and I went into the back hallway there, I saw Peter outside.”

She raised her eyebrows at that, and she lifted her knees up underneath the blankets.

“What was he doing?” she asked him.

“I dunno,” he confessed. “But he was with a woman, though. And—he—he—”

“He what?”

“He shot her.”

She gaped at him even though he couldn't see her.

“He shot her?”

“Point blank. I didn't say anything because I just—I couldn't bring myself to it. Because after that, he then—messed around with her corpse.”

“He—” She gagged at that.

“Yeah. I couldn't really see anything because there was like this box in the way.” He raised a hand through the darkness and his silhouette pressed against the faint light through the window on the far side of the room. “To be fair, though, I don't think it was a lover or anything. She looked like a hooker.”

“So he shot—” She stopped right in her tracks. “He shot a hooker and then he had sex with the corpse.”

“Yeah. In broad daylight, too. And then when we met Josh earlier, I had no idea what to believe, especially when he said that they talk about everything with each other.”

“I think we have to trust him, though,” she pointed out.

“Well, yeah—especially since John was the one who pointed him out to us. But—when I saw that, it just didn't make any sense to me. Like—why on Earth would he do that?”

“Kind of makes you wonder what they're doing,” she said.

“Yeah, and it makes me wonder why exactly Josh would straight up tell us that Joey's death was no accident, either,” he said in a single breath.

He rolled his head over the pillow.

“He told us that when they came over here before, Peter was accused of Nazism.”

“When his humor was just taken out of context,” Krista followed along.

“There's something else, though,” he continued. “Like—using sarcasm as part of their signature but therein lays something else, though. Their signature as well as their mask against the rest of the world.” He paused as the rain outside of the room picked up once again, that time in the form of a full on gullywasher of big fat droplets on the rooftop.

“That's kinda smart, actually,” he remarked in a broken voice.

“It's like—it is a joke but it also isn't,” she followed along.

“Exactly.” He rolled his head back over the pillow's surface. “Really does make you wonder what they're hiding. If anything.”

“Well, Peter does own the house,” she pointed out. “If he was up to something nefarious, I'd probably hear about it.”

“Not necessarily, I don't think,” he said and he blinked several times. “If they're that smart to say—you know—'just joking, calm down' then they can get away with anything after that.”

“It's like—the boy who cried 'wolf' but in reverse,” she declared.

“Yes!” he chuckled at that. “'There's no wolf, I'm kiddin', ya basterd',” he said in a false Jewish Brooklyn accent, which brought a laugh out of her. “'There's no wolf, but I'm still gonna hang out wit' this hookah, ya understand me?'”

“That was good!” she declared.

“That's what I get for having Jewish parents from Brooklyn,” he pointed out. “'My kid's meshuggah! He's gonna go off da rails! Oy!' Meanwhile, I hear the word 'meshuggah' and I think 'hey, that'd be a cool band name'.”

She giggled again, even when his expression turned serious through the darkness around them.

“I still wonder what would possess Josh to tell us that, though,” he confessed.

“Maybe their duplicity allows them to see some things,” she suggested. “Like they're in touch with the dark and twisted side of life like that—and they bear witness to certain things.”

“Like a dirty needle,” he said.

“Like—something that killed Joey.”

He then rolled over onto his side.

“Did you ever see anything?” he asked her as he propped up his head on his hand. “Like—anything that resembled to a dirty needle?”

“Not until after the fact,” she replied as she folded her arms over her knees. “Like the coroner told me the cause of death was heart failure caused by a contaminated needle filled with a lethal amount of black tar heroin.”

“Jesus Christ,” he muttered.

“No idea as to how long he had been using, either,” she continued. “But it did a number on him, though.”

“And that one shot was—”

“The one that did him in.”

“So maybe—someone gave him that lethal amount, knowing he was addicted. Or maybe I'm just clueless to it. I've tried out acid before and it knocked me on my ass. I have a hard time putting my head around addictions.”

“I do, too,” she confessed. “I do know that tolerance has something to do with it. Like you get hooked to a certain amount and then up the dosage for more of a high. That's what I've heard visiting my ob-gyn and reading about the increase in heroin and cocaine addiction in the waiting room.”

Alex paused right in his tracks as he searched for the right words.

“Someone probably did give a lethal amount,” she continued. “That's my assumption.”

“And Peter probably saw it,” he spoke again. “This is all speculation, though.”

“Oh, yeah,” she said, “and we have to see them more in order to come up with a better opinion.”

“Like how hanging out with each other at three o'clock in the morning will do that,” he quipped, and she giggled at that.

“You aren't wrong about that, though,” she pointed out.

“We're social creatures,” he declared, “at least that's according to my mom. She and my dad specialize in sociology and the more 'human'—” Through the darkness, she saw him form air quotes with his free hand. “—sciences. They, and she can especially, can tell you a thing or two about the human race at the drop of the hat.”

“Is that why you're so smart?” she asked him, to which he shrugged.

“Maybe. But sociology teaches us that we're meant to think for ourselves. Thinking for yourself will allow you to find the right people.”

“I imagine that having its pitfalls, though,” she confessed.

“Absolutely. It'll lead you to heartbreak in my case and also—the death of someone you love. Like your case.”

“I will say this,” she started.

“What's that?”

“I feel a lot closer to you, though,” she told him.

“Really?”

“Yeah. And I'm not saying that because I've made a couple of passes on you.”

“Again, hanging out with each other at three o'clock in the morning will do that,” he quipped again, and she giggled again. He ran his fingers through his black hair and cleared his throat.

“Are you hungry at all?” he asked her.

“Am I hungry? Are you being sincere or are you just asking me that because I'm pregnant?”

“I'm genuinely asking that,” he clarified with a slight chuckle.

“Not really.”

“Oh. I was gonna say, seeing as we're both awake, how 'bout we run on down the street for some early morning English breakfast?”

“Complete with tea and toast,” she remarked.

“Tea and toast and—they put pork and beans on the toast over here, too,” he added. “I remember the first time I had that when Testament came over here on tour and Eric and I had breakfast in this dump of a cafe downstairs. It's actually not bad. It'll fill you up and get you moving. Not sure about it in junction with tea, though, like black tea.”

“At least it's not coffee,” she pointed out.

“Oh, yeah, talk about contrast.” He stuck out his tongue and made a gagging noise at that.

“Besides, I don't think anything's open right now,” she pointed out. “It's not like how it is back in the States where we have twenty four hour things.”

“They actually value rest over here,” he said, “rest and—strange sense of humor.”

“Strange sense of humor that interestingly goes right over their own heads.”

“I do understand why they'd think Peter was—you know. I understand that completely. But I also don't. And that's the whole smart side of it, too.”

They fell silent again, with the sole noise from the rain outside their room.

“Do you think it's too early for tea?” she asked him. Through the dim light, she saw him flop his head down on the pillow and frown at her.

“Krista, we're in Great Britain. If there's literally one thing that's worth twenty four hours over here, it's their tea.” And she giggled again as he sat upright and ran his fingers through his hair. “Besides—I dunno, can you have black tea?” He sat right across from her: his crown of black hair shaded his face from the dim ambient light outside.

“I don't think I can,” she confessed, “it has caffeine in it. If nothing, I can have earl grey.”

“Ugh, I'd rather eat soap than drink earl grey,” he joked with a straight face, and she giggled again.

“You're not pregnant, though,” she pointed out.

“Even if I was, I'd rather eat soap.”

“A pregnant boy eating soap.”

“Now there's something you don't see every day! I see your screwing a dead hooker in broad daylight and raise you a pregnant boy eating a bar of soap!”

She burst out laughing, and then she cupped a hand to her mouth.

“It is three in the morning,” he pointed out in a lower voice as he stood to his feet.

“Three in the morning and tea time,” she declared as she pushed the blankets back.

[ngssolution]

Navigating the Complex World of Mobile App Development

In today’s tech-driven world, mobile apps have become a cornerstone of how we connect, work, and play. Whether you’re launching a startup or enhancing an established business, building a mobile app can be a game-changing move. One of the most important decisions you’ll face is choosing the right technology stack. The tech stack you pick will directly influence your app’s performance, scalability, and overall user experience.

What Exactly Is a Tech Stack?

A tech stack is essentially the set of tools, programming languages, and frameworks you use to build your app. For mobile apps, the stack typically consists of three main components:

Front-End: This is what users see and interact with — the app’s interface.

Back-End: This is the engine under the hood — handling data storage, processing, and integrations.

Platform: The operating system your app is built for, like iOS, Android, or both.

Key Considerations When Picking a Tech Stack

Let’s dive into the options and what you should think about when deciding which tools to use.

Platform Options

Native Development

Languages:

iOS: Swift or Objective-C

Android: Kotlin or Java

Pros:

Best-in-class performance.

Full access to device features like cameras, sensors, and GPS.

Cons:

Higher costs.

Longer development time if building for both iOS and Android.

2. Cross-Platform Development

Frameworks:

React Native (JavaScript and React)

Flutter (Dart)

Xamarin (C#)

Pros:

Faster development.

Reusable code for both iOS and Android.

Generally lower costs.

Cons:

Slightly lower performance compared to native apps.

Limited access to some advanced native features.

3. Hybrid Development

Tools:

Ionic (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)

PhoneGap/Cordova (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)

Pros:

Easy to learn and work with if you’re familiar with web development.

Leverages standard web technologies.

Cons:

Performance is not as strong as native or well-optimized cross-platform apps.

User experience can feel less “native.”

How to Make the Best Choice for Your App

Your decision will depend on several factors. Here are some key points to consider:

App Complexity:

For simple apps, cross-platform frameworks like React Native or Flutter are great choices.

For feature-heavy or complex apps, native development might be the way to go.

Time to Market:

If you’re on a tight schedule, cross-platform tools can speed up the process.

Budget:

Native development can be pricey since you’ll likely need separate teams for iOS and Android.

Cross-platform and hybrid options are usually more cost-effective.

Performance Needs:

Native apps deliver the best performance, but modern cross-platform frameworks have come a long way and can handle most needs efficiently.

Team Expertise:

Leverage the skills your team already has. If they’re experienced in JavaScript, for example, React Native might be a natural fit.

Final Thoughts

Choosing the right tech stack is a pivotal step in mobile app development. It’s about finding the perfect balance between your project’s requirements, your budget, and your team’s expertise. By weighing factors like app complexity, performance, and cost, you can make a well-informed choice that sets your app up for success. Remember, a solid tech stack is the foundation of a scalable, user-friendly, and high-quality app.

[werbooz]

Component Libraries: Should You Build Your Own or Use a Prebuilt One?

Component libraries are a vital tool in web application development in maintaining uniform design, shortening the time taken to develop web applications and improving reusability of the code. Some developers find this dilemma; should they create a component library or use an existing one? In addition, they help reduce the struggle while building well-designed and interactive websites because of the availability of animation-oriented UIs such as Accentricity UI among others. Now, let’s get more to the point in order to help you find the right way.

What is a Component Library?

Component libraries are collections of reusable UI elements such as buttons, forms, modals, and more— and are intended to reuse the components across several projects. Such libraries not only guarantee a consistent look of an application but also save time and costs during its implementation because the elements have been already coded. So, there's no need to build components from scratch.

Prebuilt Component Libraries

Prebuilt Component Libraries

Prebuilt component libraries are the ready-made collections of different UI components that are specifically designed and optimized for common use cases that developers can face during development. Some well-known examples include:

Material-UI (MUI):

A library based on React and it follows Google's Material-UI design, MUI allows a comprehensive set of components customization.

Ant Design:

It's an UI design system framework for enterprise-level products, ant design offers built-in themes and a rich set of UI components.

Bootstrap:

It's an widely-used CSS framework that provides basic components and a responsive grid system.

Pros of Prebuilt Libraries :

Rapid Development: Prebuilt libraries save a lot of time of the developers by providing pre-designed reusable components that you can quickly integrate into your project.

Standardized Design: They help ensure a consistent user experience across different screens and features.

Community Support: Many prebuilt libraries come with robust community support, providing a wealth of tutorials, plugins, and enhancements.

Cons of Prebuilt Libraries

Limited Customization: Customizing components to fit your unique design can sometimes be difficult, leading to constraints on flexibility.

Performance Overhead: Many prebuilt libraries come with extra features you may not need, which can bloat your codebase.

Pros And Cons of Prebuilt Libraries

Animation-Centric Libraries: Bringing UIs to Life

In recent years, a new category of libraries has emerged, specifically focused on providing built-in animations and smooth UI transitions. These libraries not only offer pre-designed components but also emphasize adding dynamic, interactive features to web applications.

Here are some popular examples of animation-focused libraries:

Lottie

Category: Animation Integration Library

Lottie:The industry standard for motion design

What it Offers: Lottie allows you to render animations created in Figma or Adobe After Effects as JSON files using the built-in plugins. These animations are then rendered natively on the web, offering high-quality motion without a heavy performance impact.

Why It’s Useful: Lottie is perfect for apps or websites requiring rich, scalable animations that are lightweight. It’s commonly used for logos, loading animations, and subtle UI effects. Unlike other component libraries, it focuses purely on bringing visual design elements from tools like Figma & After Effects into the web environment.

Accentricity UI

Category: Hybrid Component and Animation Library

What it Offers:

 Accentricity UI combines traditional UI components with built-in support for smooth animations and transitions. It offers a wide range of components like buttons, forms, modals, and navigation menus, but with an added layer of predefined animations, making it easier to create interactive, dynamic interfaces.

In addition to these standard components, Accentricity UI provides responsive behaviors and subtle animation effects like hover states, fade-ins, and sliding transitions that enhance user engagement. The library's components are fully customizable, allowing developers to easily adjust animation timings, easing functions, and durations to match the look and feel of their brand, ensuring both visual appeal and performance across devices.

Why It’s Useful:

Think about it, what would be easy for a dev? Making a custom component with tons of animation which the dev has to write from scratch and polish it before the deadline or use a library, where the dev can make use of the library with the built-in support to combine the custom designed elements with smooth animations and transitions offered by the library.  

It’s particularly helpful for developers who want the convenience of a prebuilt library but need polished, built-in animations to enhance user experience without writing complex animation code from scratch.

Framer Motion

Category: Animation-focused Component Library (React)

Framer Motion

What it Offers:

Framer Motion is a powerful library for React that allows you to create fluid animations and micro interactions with minimal effort. It supports interactive features like drag, scroll, and spring-based animations, which makes it ideal for interactive & highly animated UIs. It also provides easy-to-use APIs for gesture-based animations and layout transitions, offering developers extensive control over complex animations while maintaining simplicity in implementation.

Why It’s Useful:

Framer Motion combines the simplicity of component libraries with the flexibility of advanced animation frameworks, making it easy to enhance user interfaces with dynamic visual effects. It’s a great choice for React developers who want to integrate animation without compromising performance or adding significant overhead. With its built-in optimizations for smooth rendering, Framer Motion ensures high-quality animations that enhance both usability and visual appeal.

Should You Use Prebuilt Animation Libraries?

The role of animations is really important in web applications to enhance the UX(user experience), by making interfaces feel more fluid and interactive makes user's remember the website due to its great experience. Since users are constantly getting used to smooth effects, micro-interaction and dynamic feedback, animations are no longer viewed as a good to have feature but are rather considered as a must have feature. Prebuilt animation libraries like Framer Motion and GSAP (GreenSock Animation Platform) simplify this process by providing powerful, flexible tools that allow developers to integrate complex animations without having to manually manage every aspect of motion or dive deep into animation theory.

Advantages of Animation-Centric Libraries

Advantages of Animation-Centric Libraries

Ease of Use

Prebuilt animation libraries abstract away the complexities of coding animations from scratch. Without manually writing keyframes, easing functions, or browser-optimized transitions, developers can simply use predefined APIs to implement fluid animations. This drastically reduces development time, as many animation details are handled by the library, letting developers focus on building features and interactions rather than tweaking animations for performance or cross-browser compatibility. For example, with a few lines of code, animations can be applied to any UI element, making the development process much more efficient.

Advanced Features

Many animation libraries offer advanced features that go far beyond basic transitions like fade-ins and slide animations. These include timeline control, scroll-triggered animations, physics-based interactions, and even 3D transformations. For instance, timeline control allows developers to create synchronized sequences of animations, which can be used to create smooth, coordinated interactions across multiple elements. Scroll-based animations enhance user engagement by triggering effects as the user scrolls, perfect for parallax websites or content reveal effects. Physics-based animations, such as spring-based drag-and-drop or object bouncing, add natural, realistic movement to interactive elements, elevating the overall experience. Additionally, 3D transformations provide extensive control over how objects rotate, scale, or move in three-dimensional space, something that is cumbersome to achieve with native CSS alone.

See What Happens Next

[kharmii]

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Just when I thought the Pro Palestine zealots couldn’t stoop lower, here they are, taking fake decapitated heads and kicking them like Hamas did to the murdered Israelis.

These people are sick in a way that actually can’t be cured. All of them would 100% become murderers, or already are honestly. This is not normal behavior. It’s depraved in a way that’s not only shocking to witness, but should wake EVERYONE’s self-protection instincts the fuck up.

Toronto is one of those shitholes up in Canada full of native homeless people dying of fentanyl in droves, -there's a Twitter somewhere that documents people dying in real time- while the powers that be flood it with 'cultural enrichers' who provide so much enrichment that people desiring an easier cost of living have to leave for an area not controlled by leftists.

It has always been said in political circles that SJW leftists are the most vicious nasty close-minded hateful people who accuse you of what they themselves are capable of. If you react to their antics with any other than a perpetual thousand-yard stare, then you get accused of being a 'potential right-wing domestic terrorist', even though incidents of right-wing shit-stirring are almost non-existent. Even when conservatives protest, they are less likely to leave behind piles of trash and property damage.

We're fighting a war that only the left is allowed to participate in. Everyone else has to stand around passively and endure whatever violence and browbeating they choose to hand out. Any pushback gets you labeled a violent bigoted Nazi (again, them accusing you of being what they are). The media-academia-law is on their side, so the only defense you have is to identify who the political zealots are and steer clear.

Side note: Matt Walsh did a video yesterday about lawfare against Elon Musk. He made the point that it's all women who make hostile work environment claims.

In my personal experience -maybe it's just me- women are more likely to harass you in the workplace. They are the ones making the snide comments or engaging in outright bullying. I've only ever been sexually harassed by other women. It's true I have a workplace stalker, but he has never ever made an inappropriate comment to me sexual in nature. None of them have touched me, but a few have gone into graphic detail about their sex lives or made lewd jokes, all the while giving me knowing looks expecting some sort of reaction. I'd stare at them deadpan like....I can't even guess what I'm supposed to say about this.

That pretty much sums up the leftwing experience. You can't even guess how to react because they believe that both morality and reality are fluid -the way they perceive gender- so there's no reliable sense of right and wrong or justice and fairness or concrete reality. We're held hostage by the whims of the Narcissistic dominant culture made up of emotionally driven toddlers who might say they are 3/4 male and 1/4 female on any given day.

In that context, it makes perfect sense to make a mockery of how Hamas murdered some random people at a music festival who were at the wrong place at the wrong time. They can side with murdering terrorists because they are brown and therefore not subject to the same sort of judgement you or I would face if we were to murder random people and kick around their severed heads.

[miss-andromeda]

Goodbye, Goodbye, Goodbye - Excerpt

So...I spoke too soon when I said the newest chapter would be done 😅 So instead, here's an excerpt. Hope you enjoy! 🩷

~

Meanwhile, the six were on the roof of the Kraang base, with Donnie using Mikey as a stepstool to unscrew the roof's fan for an easy entrance. "Piece of cake." He smiled to himself as he moved the cover aside.

"Let's do this!" April cheered, a sense of determination in her eyes. It was all too familiar; Andi remembered she had that same spark when it came from storming another Kraang base in search of information about Kirby.

And while it was admirable, it was also deadly.

And Leo knew that as he put an arm in front of her, keeping her from jumping down. "We need you to stay here with Andi, April."

Like before, though, April immediately disagreed. "Are you crazy?! My dad's in there!"

"Along with who knows how many Kraang!" Leo exasperatedly added, making Andi nod next to him. "I'd rather you not be taken away by a horde of robots because you want to see your dad, Ape."

Leo gestured to her with a 'see what I mean?' look, before adding, "This requires stealth and mobility. And no offense, but leave it to the pros." That earned him a little smirk of agreement from Raph and a bright smile from Mikey behind him.

April huffed in defeat. "Well, I can't just do nothing!" That earned her a frown from Andi and a "Wow, harsh words, O'Neil," making her sigh. "That's not what I meant, I just...I'm stressed." She then turned back to Leo. "My point is, I can't sit back and watch you guys go at this alone."

"You won't be!" Leo assured her, taking the bundle of rope from Raph and handing it to her. "We need you to lower this rope when we give you the signal."

April sighed and took the rope while Andi got her laser gun from under her dress. "And that signal is?" She asked, setting it to the 'kill' feature in case she needed to take down any Kraang stragglers when the boys went to escape. When Leo only started imitating a pigeon, she smirked and rolled her eyes. "Whatever you say, oh fearless leader." She teased him, then watched as the boys started to head down. She earned a head nod from Leo, a fist bump from Raph for her comment, finger guns from Mikey, and a little smile from Donnie.

Before the purple-masked turtle could leave, though, Andi asked him one thing. "Be careful, okay? Don't do anything stupid and let me know if you need help."

"You know I will." He stated, making her smile back.

"Good. Now go kick some Kraang butt for me."

"Little bit juvenile to use such a word, hm?"

"Fine. Kick some robotic gluteus maximu-"

"Donnie! Quit flirting and get down here!"

That made Donnie roll his eyes in exasperation but also throw a final smile at Andi. "I'll see you in two shakes of a turtle's tail."

She only laughed and nodded, then watched as he disappeared down the vent.

"Here we go..." She muttered under her breath.

~

Thankfully, the first room was empty, save for a few boxes and a lone Kraangdroid, which Raph had already stabbed when he made it down the vent.

Caution was the name of the game for Leo and Donnie, who observed the room carefully and moved like the spitting image of a ninja; crouched form, intense eyes, the works.

Mikey, however, was a bit more breezy, humming in acknowledgment at the base - which earned him a bop on the head from Raph, whose furrowed brows and irritated eyes told him to keep moving.

Thankfully, the pair made it to Donnie and Leo, with the latter holding a hand to stop them from moving any further and a 'shh' to keep quiet. He then did a somersault from behind the doorway and unsheathed his katanas, slicing the lone droid before it even had a chance to react. Once done, the others followed suit - and the four were met with a locked door, with a droid inside the room. The small alien was tapping on a screen, with the flicking patterns on the screen being in it's native language.

This really was a Kraang base - and a side that the boys hadn't seen before.

But Leo had a plan to get inside. He kept a watchful eye on two other droids that were heading towards the room, and while they were unlocking the door, he and Raph snuck up behind them, and when they were about to step into the room, Leo bashed their heads together and Raph threw a sai at the one working at the computer, giving them access to the room.

Before they could hack into the computer, though, one of the aliens came to life from the robotic exoskeleton and was about to attack Leo (much like another had done to Mikey after their first encounter with the Kraang,) but the leader responded quickly, knocking it out with one punch.

After Raph and Mikey moved the now-deactivated droid out of the way of the computer, the four surveyed the technology with a bit of awe - though Donnie was the most taken aback.

But Leo quickly got back on track. "Donnie, hack into the system and see if you can find out about the Kraang's plot. Raph, you're with me." That earned a little nod from Raph. "Mikey, stay with Donnie."

Instead of a nod, though, Donnie's face morphed into irritation. "Why do I always get stuck with Mikey?" He argued, earning a quiet 'hey' from Mikey, his tone hurt.

Leo responded quickly (and a bit harshly,) "I don't want him, and I'm in charge!" That earned a more high-pitched 'hey' from Mikey, now appearing more hurt than before.

"Well then, make Raph take Mikey." Donnie suggested, making Raph respond with a curt, "Over my dead body."

"You know-" Mikey retorted, his face now as irritated and frustrated as Donnie's was only a few seconds before. "-I'm startin' to think no one wants to be with me. Fine, I'll just go off on my own." He then took out a smoke bomb (that he must've taken - along with a handful of others - when they left the lair,) and disappeared in a thick cloud of purple smoke, before a crashing sound could be heard from behind the trio. Seconds later, Mikey could be seen in a connecting room, a sheepish smile on his face. "Uh, that's a closet."

Well, that was a bust.

"Have fun, you two!" Raph sarcastically told them as he and Leo left the room, seemingly in search of Kirby or his cell.

Mikey stepped out of the closet, which left him to admire the room - while Donnie watched him with an aggravated look on his face. "Whoa..." The orange-masked turtle breathed, then pondered hitting one of the buttons on the control panel. "Huh, what's that button do-"

Donnie quickly shut down any ideas he had, grabbing his younger brother's hand and squeezing hard. "Don't. Touch. Anything." He enunciated with a serious look, making Mikey only giggle nervously (much like a little brother would) to show he understood.

~

There it was. The only cell that was locked and sealed tight. And strangely enough, no guards were surrounding it. After a bit of stealth, Leo called from outside the cell to get Kirby's attention. "Mr. O'Neil? Are you in here?"

That made Kirby look to the window and walk up to it. "You're one of the turtles who rescued my daughter." He recalled, then got to the more prevalent question. "Is she okay?"

"She's fine." Leo assured him. "She and Andi are right outside."

"They're both still in the city, then?" Kirby asked incredulously, as Leo went to start picking the lock. "Those girls are stubborn..." He muttered, making Leo only agree with a soft, "Yeah, we've noticed."

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@tinkabelle19 @happymoonangel @android-cap-007 @kikithedreamerwriter @margoteve @thelaundrybitch @jasminarts01

[aviancataclysm]

what part of "pro china dni" dont the bootlicking westerners understand

instead i get people calling me a sinophobe while they name atrocities that they think the usa has done but china hasnt (spoilers china has done all of those things too)

"the post is about the hsr" yes but does that give you an excuse to say taiwan is part of china

mfs dont even speak chinese (I DO THOUGH AS MY NATIVE LANGUAGE LMAO?) and they think they have more of a valid opinion than i do just because the ccp has "communist" in their name (they arent communist theyre nazis)

by the way im only reacting so strongly because when someone even remotely supports the chinese government it means they want me as well as countless other taiwanese citizens dead

[manav-007]

How Your Zodiac Sign Deals With Breakups - Jyotishay

Breakups are never easy, and everyone copes with them differently based on their personality traits and astrological influences. In the realm of Jyotishay, or Vedic astrology, each zodiac sign has unique characteristics that shape how individuals handle the end of a relationship. Let's delve into how different zodiac signs deal with breakups according to Jyotish principles:

Aries (March 21 - April 19): Aries individuals are known for their fiery and impulsive nature. When faced with a breakup, they may initially react with anger or frustration. However, their resilient spirit helps them bounce back quickly. Aries may channel their energy into new projects or adventures to distract themselves from the pain.

Taurus (April 20 - May 20): Taurus natives value stability and security in relationships. A breakup can hit them hard, leading to feelings of sadness and longing for what was lost. They may take their time to heal, preferring familiar routines and comforting activities. Taurus may also indulge in self-care and pampering to nurture themselves back to emotional balance.

Gemini (May 21 - June 20): Geminis are adaptable and quick-witted, which can aid them in navigating breakups with relative ease. They may seek solace in socializing and keeping busy to avoid dwelling on painful emotions. Geminis are likely to analyze the situation from different perspectives and may engage in open communication with friends or therapists to process their feelings.

Cancer (June 21 - July 22): Cancerians are deeply emotional and sensitive beings. A breakup can trigger intense emotions, causing them to retreat into their shell for emotional safety. They may express their feelings through creative outlets like art or music. Cancerians seek comfort in close relationships with family and trusted friends who understand their need for empathy and support.

Leo (July 23 - August 22): Leos thrive on attention and admiration, and a breakup can bruise their ego. Initially, they may feel hurt or betrayed, but they are resilient and bounce back with renewed determination. Leos may focus on self-improvement and pursuing their passions to regain their confidence and sense of self-worth.

Virgo (August 23 - September 22): Virgos are practical and analytical, often approaching breakups with a methodical mindset. They may dissect the relationship to understand what went wrong and how they can learn from the experience. Virgos tend to prioritize self-improvement and may immerse themselves in work or hobbies that provide structure and a sense of achievement.

Libra (September 23 - October 22): Librans crave harmony and balance in relationships, making breakups particularly challenging for them. They may struggle with indecision and overthinking, weighing the pros and cons of the past relationship. Librans seek peace and may turn to activities that promote inner harmony, such as meditation or spending time in nature.

Scorpio (October 23 - November 21): Scorpios experience emotions intensely, including during breakups. They may go through phases of anger, grief, and introspection. Scorpios are secretive about their vulnerabilities but may confide in a select few for support. They channel their emotional energy into transformative pursuits and may undergo significant personal growth post-breakup.

Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21): Sagittarians value freedom and adventure, which can make them resilient in the face of breakups. They may view the end of a relationship as an opportunity for new experiences and personal growth. Sagittarians may travel, explore new hobbies, or seek knowledge to broaden their perspective and move forward with optimism.

Capricorn (December 22 - January 19): Capricorns are practical and disciplined individuals who approach breakups with maturity and resilience. They may initially suppress their emotions to focus on responsibilities and goals. Capricorns believe in taking lessons from every experience, using the breakup as motivation to work harder and strive for success in various aspects of life.

Aquarius (January 20 - February 18): Aquarians are known for their independent and progressive nature. They may view breakups as opportunities for self-discovery and introspection. Aquarians may distance themselves emotionally at first but eventually embrace new social connections and innovative ideas to move forward positively.

Pisces (February 19 - March 20): Pisceans are deeply empathetic and sensitive souls, making breakups emotionally challenging for them. They may experience waves of intense emotions and may need time alone to process their feelings. Pisceans find solace in creative outlets like writing, music, or spirituality. They seek deep connections and may gradually open up to trusted friends or counselors for healing.

In conclusion, how each zodiac sign deals with breakups according to Jyotish principles reflects their inherent traits and coping mechanisms. While astrology provides insights, individual experiences and personal growth journeys vary widely. Ultimately, navigating a breakup involves self-reflection, self-care, and embracing the lessons learned for emotional healing and growth.

So next time you're curious about your own personality or seeking guidance on important life decisions don't hesitate to delve into your natal chart or consult with an experienced astrologer online through chat with astrologers of Jyotishay who can offer personalized insights based on nakshatra readings & You can download the Jyotishay app and unlock the celestial wisdom that awaits within. Embrace the wisdom of Jyotish and unlock the secrets of your cosmic path with the guidance of Jyotishay.

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PWA vs Native, Hybrid, SPA, MP: A Complete App Development Guide

In today's digital age, having a mobile app for your business is essential to stay ahead of the competition and cater to the growing needs of mobile users.  However, when it comes to an app development company, there are several options to consider; one of them is Nivida Web Solutions Private Limited. Among the various approaches available, Progressive Web Apps (PWAs), Native apps, Hybrid apps, Single-Page Applications (SPAs), and Multi-Platform apps (MP) are the most popular choices.  Each of these options has its own strengths and weaknesses.  In this comprehensive app development guide, we will compare and contrast these different approaches to help you make an informed decision.

Progressive Web Apps (PWAs):

PWAs are web applications that are designed to look and function like native mobile apps.  They are built using web technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript and are accessible through a web browser.  PWAs are highly responsive, installable, and can work offline, making them an excellent choice for businesses looking to reach a wider audience across multiple platforms.  Additionally, PWAs can be easily updated without requiring users to download new versions. 

Native Apps:

Native apps are developed for specific platforms like iOS or Android using platform-specific languages (Swift or Objective-C for iOS, Java or Kotlin for Android).  They offer the best performance, user experience, and access to device-specific features like camera, GPS, and push notifications.  However, developing native apps requires separate codebases for different platforms, resulting in higher development costs and longer development cycles. 

Hybrid Apps:

Hybrid apps are a combination of web and native apps.  They are built using web technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript and are wrapped in a native shell that enables them to be distributed through app stores.  Hybrid apps provide a balance between cost-effectiveness and access to native features.  However, they may not deliver the same performance as native apps, and certain device-specific functionalities might be limited. 

Single-Page Applications (SPAs):

SPAs are web applications that load a single HTML page and dynamically update the content as users interact with the app.  They offer a seamless user experience similar to native apps and can be accessed through web browsers.  SPAs are easier to develop and maintain compared to native apps, but they may not provide the same level of performance and access to device features. 

Multi-Platform Apps (MP):

Multi-platform apps are developed using cross-platform frameworks like React Native, Flutter, or Xamarin.  These frameworks allow developers to write code once and deploy it across multiple platforms, saving time and effort.  Multi-platform apps can achieve near-native performance and provide access to device features, making them a popular choice for businesses targeting multiple platforms. 

When considering app development companies in India or Gujarat, it's essential to find a partner that understands your specific requirements and has expertise in the chosen development approach.  Android App development companies in India and Gujarat offer a wide range of services, including native app development, hybrid app development, and PWA development.  Similarly, Mobile App development companies in India and Gujarat can provide expertise in developing SPAs and MP apps. 

Before choosing an app development approach, consider factors such as budget, target audience, performance requirements, and time-to-market.  Each approach has its own pros and cons, and the decision should align with your business goals and objectives.  Consulting with a reputable app development company, Nivida Web Solutions Private Limited can help you navigate through these choices and make the right decision for your business. 

In conclusion, the choice between PWAs, Native apps, Hybrid apps, SPAs, and MP apps depends on various factors such as performance, cost, development time, and target audience. Each approach has its own merits, and it's important to evaluate them based on your specific needs when selecting an app development company in India.