--- title: "Olamiji Badmos (@thebadmos) | Hashnode" description: "A software engineer who believes there’s more to life than just syntax. Read the latest articles by Olamiji Badmos on Hashnode." url: "https://hashnode.com/@thebadmos" --- @thebadmos # Olamiji Badmos @thebadmos · Lagos,nigeria · Joined November 2021 A software engineer who believes there’s more to life than just syntax. [Website](https://olamijiportfolio.vercel.app/) ### [Mastering Props, State, and the 'Essential Four'](https://olamijibadmos.hashnode.dev/mastering-props-state-and-the-essential-four?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) In mobile development, components are like blueprints. But a blueprint alone is static. To make an app feel "alive," we need to master the three React fundamentals mentioned in the official documentation: JSX, Props, and State. You should be familiar... 3 min read · [olamijibadmos.hashnode.dev](https://olamijibadmos.hashnode.dev/mastering-props-state-and-the-essential-four?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Jan 20](https://hashnode.com/posts/mastering-props-state-and-the-essential-four/696f679b562e902ca9a0f59d) ### [The Building Blocks of Mobile](https://olamijibadmos.hashnode.dev/the-building-blocks-of-mobile?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) In my previous posts, we focused on the "Where" (the environment). Now, let’s talk about the "What." According to the official documentation, React Native is an open-source framework for building apps using React and the platform’s Native capabilitie... 5 min read · [olamijibadmos.hashnode.dev](https://olamijibadmos.hashnode.dev/the-building-blocks-of-mobile?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Jan 20](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-building-blocks-of-mobile/696f4ecf48fa678ccc2d98dc) ### [Why You Don't Need a Pro Stack to Use a MacBook Simulator](https://olamijibadmos.hashnode.dev/why-you-dont-need-a-pro-stack-to-use-a-macbook-simulator?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) I’ll be honest: I bought a MacBook specifically because of the Xcode Simulator. I used to watch my colleagues develop mobile apps with that sleek "Virtual iPhone" floating on their screens, and I was fascinated. I wanted that same feeling. But when I... 5 min read · [olamijibadmos.hashnode.dev](https://olamijibadmos.hashnode.dev/why-you-dont-need-a-pro-stack-to-use-a-macbook-simulator?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Jan 12](https://hashnode.com/posts/why-you-dont-need-a-pro-stack-to-use-a-macbook-simulator/6964a1c7cdd49f1f6dbe13de) ### [How to Roll Back to a Clean Expo Go Experience](https://olamijibadmos.hashnode.dev/how-to-roll-back-to-a-clean-expo-go-experience?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) In my last post, we broke down the "Level 1 vs. Level 2" tech stacks and how installing "Pro" dependencies can accidentally break your Expo Go connection. If you're like me, you probably dove head-first into the Pro stack, only to realize that typing... 2 min read · [olamijibadmos.hashnode.dev](https://olamijibadmos.hashnode.dev/how-to-roll-back-to-a-clean-expo-go-experience?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Jan 6](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-roll-back-to-a-clean-expo-go-experience/695cd038abf97a282784fc38) ### [Why Expo Go Won't Open](https://olamijibadmos.hashnode.dev/why-expo-go-wont-open?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) In my last post, we installed the "Pro Tech Stack": NativeWind, MMKV, Reanimated, and more. I was ready to see my beautiful Tailwind-styled dashboard on my phone. I ran npx expo start, scanned the QR code, and then... nothing. My phone stared back at... 4 min read · [olamijibadmos.hashnode.dev](https://olamijibadmos.hashnode.dev/why-expo-go-wont-open?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Jan 6](https://hashnode.com/posts/why-expo-go-wont-open/695ccc98b34cf4f0c3f3f6f6)