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Introducing Sketch: A Playground for React Native from Expo (YC S16)

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Re: Introducing Sketch: A Playground for React Native from Expo (YC S16)

#41

I really don't understand how this product can be called Sketch in good conscience. Sketch is already a disruptive gorgeous product that has changed ux and digital design. It should be respected and given room to breathe. Change the name of your product.

... Or pick a product name that can be trademarked?

Re: Introducing Sketch: A Playground for React Native from Expo (YC S16)

#42
post #2

Hi! I worked on this and am happy to answer any questions about it :)

Will we be able to add external components?

You cannot do that right now. There are a few libraries already bundled which you can use. But we are planning to work on adding this feature.

Re: Introducing Sketch: A Playground for React Native from Expo (YC S16)

#46
post #2

Hi! I worked on this and am happy to answer any questions about it :)

Hey, so I tried it out and wanted to see how well it functions as a "stand alone" app - I closed the expo browser tab and loaded the demo from the Expo menu, but it wasn't loading. Does the browser window need to be open by design, or is it a bug?

Also, is there a way for general expo apps to get their own launcher (on Android at least)?

Great work by the way, this is really awesome.

Re: Introducing Sketch: A Playground for React Native from Expo (YC S16)

#48

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Will we be able to add external components?

You cannot do that right now. There are a few libraries already bundled which you can use. But we are planning to work on adding this feature.

Or maybe if I create a custom component inside sketch, it would be nice if it's added as a template in the components toolbar.

Re: Introducing Sketch: A Playground for React Native from Expo (YC S16)

#49

I will grant you the initial QR code bit was a tad confusing (might be fixed with messaging), but when I made my first change and saw it reflected immediately on my phone I was instantly floored. This is really incredible guys keep it up!

Thanks! The magical feeling from seeing things update right away after every keystroke is my favorite part of it too.

We'll keep working on making the flow of navigating to your sketch on your phone as smooth as possible. Certainly some work to do there.

Re: Introducing Sketch: A Playground for React Native from Expo (YC S16)

#50
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Hi! I worked on this and am happy to answer any questions about it :)

My initial reaction was to associate this with Sketch App for Mac [1]. How do you plan to prevent confusion? [1] https://www.sketchapp.com/

We thought it was such a different product that people wouldn't be confused at all. But if it turns out to be a problem, we'll figure something out. Thanks for the feedback!
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