Dave McCollough
@davemccollough.com
Securing AI Solutions in Azure | React Native / Expo Developer | Mountain biker, climber, trail runner
Denver CO
I don’t always blog, but when I do it’s at davemccollough.com
Denver CO
I don’t always blog, but when I do it’s at davemccollough.com
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Dave McCollough
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· Oct 13
GitHub - dave-mccollough/ai-102: Azure AI-102 Study Notes
Azure AI-102 Study Notes. Contribute to dave-mccollough/ai-102 development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
Started a repo for my Azure AI-102 exam notes.. exam is booked for next month so I'll be adding to these. Hopefully they'll be helpful for someone else! #AzureAI #Azure
github.com/dave-mccollo...
github.com/dave-mccollo...
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After a 2 year break I'm finally jumping on a livestream again!
Catch me tomorrow and let's build a React Native Game together 🤝
Get notified when the stream starts 🤝
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDc...
Catch me tomorrow and let's build a React Native Game together 🤝
Get notified when the stream starts 🤝
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDc...
React Native Godot Games 👀
WATCH LIVE: https://www.twitch.tv/thesimongrimmLearn React Native FAST: https://galaxies.devIf you enjoyed the video don't forget to like, subscribe, & share...
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November 12, 2025 at 3:02 PM
After a 2 year break I'm finally jumping on a livestream again!
Catch me tomorrow and let's build a React Native Game together 🤝
Get notified when the stream starts 🤝
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDc...
Catch me tomorrow and let's build a React Native Game together 🤝
Get notified when the stream starts 🤝
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDc...
Time for Day of the Deadmau5!
November 9, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Time for Day of the Deadmau5!
Looking forward to this!
It's happening. I'm creating a React Native Advent calendar this year 🎅
Starting December 1st through 25th, expect a daily dose of tips, tools, or libraries. Stay tuned for the festive details!
Starting December 1st through 25th, expect a daily dose of tips, tools, or libraries. Stay tuned for the festive details!
November 7, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Looking forward to this!
Great video on how to get started building apps for Horizon OS with React Native and @expo.dev
www.youtube.com/watch?v=24G2...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=24G2...
Getting started with Meta Horizon Development using Expo
YouTube video by Expo
www.youtube.com
November 7, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Great video on how to get started building apps for Horizon OS with React Native and @expo.dev
www.youtube.com/watch?v=24G2...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=24G2...
Reposted by Dave McCollough
Creating a "Recommended RN Libraries" video - what's your go-to stack and the essential React Native libraries you can't live without?
November 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Creating a "Recommended RN Libraries" video - what's your go-to stack and the essential React Native libraries you can't live without?
Reposted by Dave McCollough
Anyone interested in a video about the new React Native IAP package?
Looks solid to me, although I'm usually a big fan of using RevenueCat
This is the package btw
github.com/hyochan/rea...
Looks solid to me, although I'm usually a big fan of using RevenueCat
This is the package btw
github.com/hyochan/rea...
GitHub - hyochan/react-native-iap: In App Purchase module for React Native that confirms OpenIAP
In App Purchase module for React Native that confirms OpenIAP - hyochan/react-native-iap
github.com
October 30, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Anyone interested in a video about the new React Native IAP package?
Looks solid to me, although I'm usually a big fan of using RevenueCat
This is the package btw
github.com/hyochan/rea...
Looks solid to me, although I'm usually a big fan of using RevenueCat
This is the package btw
github.com/hyochan/rea...
Reposted by Dave McCollough
Want to integrate on-device AI features into your React Native apps?
Good news! The talk that our very own @gantlaborde.com and @mazenchami.dev recently gave at @cascadiajs.com is now on YouTube!
Don't miss it 👇
Good news! The talk that our very own @gantlaborde.com and @mazenchami.dev recently gave at @cascadiajs.com is now on YouTube!
Don't miss it 👇
Did you know a phone could do that? 📱
@GantLaborde.com & @MazenChami.dev show us how to integrate on-device AI features into your React Native apps for real-time, offline intelligence.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3t0...
Subscribe to get notified when we ship more videos from #CascadiaJS 2025! 📺
@GantLaborde.com & @MazenChami.dev show us how to integrate on-device AI features into your React Native apps for real-time, offline intelligence.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3t0...
Subscribe to get notified when we ship more videos from #CascadiaJS 2025! 📺
October 21, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Want to integrate on-device AI features into your React Native apps?
Good news! The talk that our very own @gantlaborde.com and @mazenchami.dev recently gave at @cascadiajs.com is now on YouTube!
Don't miss it 👇
Good news! The talk that our very own @gantlaborde.com and @mazenchami.dev recently gave at @cascadiajs.com is now on YouTube!
Don't miss it 👇
Reposted by Dave McCollough
ATTN Developers: your AI assistant just got smarter.
The new 𝝠 Expo MCP Server connects it directly to your Expo project so it can learn your SDK, fetch docs, automate installs, and test your app visually.
Available now for all EAS paid plans (SDK 54+).
✍️ @kudochien.dev: expo.dev/blog/become-...
The new 𝝠 Expo MCP Server connects it directly to your Expo project so it can learn your SDK, fetch docs, automate installs, and test your app visually.
Available now for all EAS paid plans (SDK 54+).
✍️ @kudochien.dev: expo.dev/blog/become-...
Become an AI-native developer with the Expo MCP server
The Expo MCP Server preview connects your AI coding assistants to your Expo projects so they can access docs, automate workflows, and verify your app visually.
expo.dev
October 21, 2025 at 1:27 PM
ATTN Developers: your AI assistant just got smarter.
The new 𝝠 Expo MCP Server connects it directly to your Expo project so it can learn your SDK, fetch docs, automate installs, and test your app visually.
Available now for all EAS paid plans (SDK 54+).
✍️ @kudochien.dev: expo.dev/blog/become-...
The new 𝝠 Expo MCP Server connects it directly to your Expo project so it can learn your SDK, fetch docs, automate installs, and test your app visually.
Available now for all EAS paid plans (SDK 54+).
✍️ @kudochien.dev: expo.dev/blog/become-...
Great breakdown on building real-time audio in React Native — moving from file-based audio to in-memory buffers with JSI for low-latency processing. Super useful for apps with live effects or streaming.
www.callstack.com/blog/from-fi...
www.callstack.com/blog/from-fi...
From Files to Buffers: Building Real-Time Audio Pipelines in React Native
Learn how to move beyond file-based audio APIs and work directly with in-memory PCM data in React Native. This guide shows how to construct WAV buffers, use JSI for zero-copy transfers, and enable rea...
www.callstack.com
October 19, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Great breakdown on building real-time audio in React Native — moving from file-based audio to in-memory buffers with JSI for low-latency processing. Super useful for apps with live effects or streaming.
www.callstack.com/blog/from-fi...
www.callstack.com/blog/from-fi...
Reposted by Dave McCollough
🖤❤️ RNR 346 ❤️🖤
How was Shopify's transition to the New Architecture?
This week: Mustafa Ali and Thiago Magalhães from Shopify do a deep dive into the company's transition to the new architecture with @mazenchami.dev!
Don't miss it! 🎧
infinite.red/react-native...
How was Shopify's transition to the New Architecture?
This week: Mustafa Ali and Thiago Magalhães from Shopify do a deep dive into the company's transition to the new architecture with @mazenchami.dev!
Don't miss it! 🎧
infinite.red/react-native...
React Native Radio - RNR 346 - Shopify's Transition to the (new) Architecture
In this episode, Mazen Chami sits down with Mustafa Ali (Director of Engineering and Head of Mobile at Shopify) and Thiago Magalhães (Staff Software Developer at Shopify) to dive deep into Shopify’s t...
infinite.red
October 17, 2025 at 10:06 PM
🖤❤️ RNR 346 ❤️🖤
How was Shopify's transition to the New Architecture?
This week: Mustafa Ali and Thiago Magalhães from Shopify do a deep dive into the company's transition to the new architecture with @mazenchami.dev!
Don't miss it! 🎧
infinite.red/react-native...
How was Shopify's transition to the New Architecture?
This week: Mustafa Ali and Thiago Magalhães from Shopify do a deep dive into the company's transition to the new architecture with @mazenchami.dev!
Don't miss it! 🎧
infinite.red/react-native...
TIL about npm run reset-project.. removes all the boilerplate from a Expo project.
October 15, 2025 at 11:44 PM
TIL about npm run reset-project.. removes all the boilerplate from a Expo project.
Reposted by Dave McCollough
Cool PDF v0.1.10 has 89% parity with react-native-pdf! Still heavily AI generated. I'll be doing some code auditing and documentation to get it production ready. But it should be in a state where you can evaluate if it'll work for you: github.com/coolsoftware...
Release v0.1.10 · coolsoftwaretyler/cool-pdf
Release v0.1.10
Version 0.1.10 has 89% props parity with react-native-pdf. If you're looking for a replacement, it should be in a state where you can experiment with it, although it's not quite pro...
github.com
October 6, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Cool PDF v0.1.10 has 89% parity with react-native-pdf! Still heavily AI generated. I'll be doing some code auditing and documentation to get it production ready. But it should be in a state where you can evaluate if it'll work for you: github.com/coolsoftware...
Reposted by Dave McCollough
🎉 Introducing React Native Harness - a lightweight framework for testing native modules directly on device or emulator.
Write tests in a Jest-like syntax, run them in a real React Native runtime, and verify native behavior without mocks.
Write tests in a Jest-like syntax, run them in a real React Native runtime, and verify native behavior without mocks.
October 15, 2025 at 1:59 PM
🎉 Introducing React Native Harness - a lightweight framework for testing native modules directly on device or emulator.
Write tests in a Jest-like syntax, run them in a real React Native runtime, and verify native behavior without mocks.
Write tests in a Jest-like syntax, run them in a real React Native runtime, and verify native behavior without mocks.
New blog post: Getting Started with Azure AI Foundry Playgrounds - a short, hands-on guide to Azure AI Foundry Playgrounds.
#Azure #AzureAI #AI
davemccollough.com/2025/10/14/g...
#Azure #AzureAI #AI
davemccollough.com/2025/10/14/g...
Getting Started with Azure AI Foundry Playgrounds
Azure AI Foundry is a unified platform for developing, customizing, and managing AI applications and agents. It provides tools and infrastructure for the entire AI development lifecycle, from conce…
davemccollough.com
October 14, 2025 at 2:53 PM
New blog post: Getting Started with Azure AI Foundry Playgrounds - a short, hands-on guide to Azure AI Foundry Playgrounds.
#Azure #AzureAI #AI
davemccollough.com/2025/10/14/g...
#Azure #AzureAI #AI
davemccollough.com/2025/10/14/g...
Started a repo for my Azure AI-102 exam notes.. exam is booked for next month so I'll be adding to these. Hopefully they'll be helpful for someone else! #AzureAI #Azure
github.com/dave-mccollo...
github.com/dave-mccollo...
GitHub - dave-mccollough/ai-102: Azure AI-102 Study Notes
Azure AI-102 Study Notes. Contribute to dave-mccollough/ai-102 development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
October 13, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Started a repo for my Azure AI-102 exam notes.. exam is booked for next month so I'll be adding to these. Hopefully they'll be helpful for someone else! #AzureAI #Azure
github.com/dave-mccollo...
github.com/dave-mccollo...
When your kid is in town you make them ride the Monarch Crest trail with you
September 14, 2025 at 3:08 AM
When your kid is in town you make them ride the Monarch Crest trail with you
Reposted by Dave McCollough
Years ago, I got started with RN and found React Native Radio. I listened through the entire back catalog. I fell in love with Infinite Red and their work
Last year I was fortunate enough to join the team to be a part of that. Dream come true. Cherry on top: co-hosting this week's episode.
Last year I was fortunate enough to join the team to be a part of that. Dream come true. Cherry on top: co-hosting this week's episode.
🖤❤️ RNR 339 ❤️🖤
Your ultimate guide to React Native Web vs React Strict DOM is here!
Meta’s Nicolas Gallagher joins us to kick off a new two‑part series!
PLUS @coolsoftware.dev makes his debut as co‑host!
Don’t miss it 👇
infinite.red/react-native...
Your ultimate guide to React Native Web vs React Strict DOM is here!
Meta’s Nicolas Gallagher joins us to kick off a new two‑part series!
PLUS @coolsoftware.dev makes his debut as co‑host!
Don’t miss it 👇
infinite.red/react-native...
React Native Radio - RNR 339 - RN Web vs React Strict DOM (Pt 1) w/ Nicolas Gallagher
Nicolas Gallagher from Meta joins Jamon, Robin, and Tyler to kick off a two‑part series on React Native Web vs React Strict DOM.
infinite.red
August 1, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Years ago, I got started with RN and found React Native Radio. I listened through the entire back catalog. I fell in love with Infinite Red and their work
Last year I was fortunate enough to join the team to be a part of that. Dream come true. Cherry on top: co-hosting this week's episode.
Last year I was fortunate enough to join the team to be a part of that. Dream come true. Cherry on top: co-hosting this week's episode.
If you're looking for a US based React Native conference, Chain React is back next year!
chainreactconf.com
chainreactconf.com
Chain React - A React Native Conference
Three days with some of the most influential speakers in React Native. Get inspired, level up your skills, and get a first-hand look at the latest in React Native development.
chainreactconf.com
July 22, 2025 at 4:39 PM
If you're looking for a US based React Native conference, Chain React is back next year!
chainreactconf.com
chainreactconf.com
I’ve always wanted a synthesizer.. looking forward to getting into this!
July 9, 2025 at 9:14 PM
I’ve always wanted a synthesizer.. looking forward to getting into this!
Using Rust for data pipeline operations provides significant performance and cost improvements over traditional Python and Java solutions.
thenewstack.io/rust-eats-py...
thenewstack.io/rust-eats-py...
Rust Eats Python's, Java’s Lunch in Data Engineering
Using Rust for data pipeline operations provides significant performance and cost improvements over traditional Python and Java solutions.
thenewstack.io
June 21, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Using Rust for data pipeline operations provides significant performance and cost improvements over traditional Python and Java solutions.
thenewstack.io/rust-eats-py...
thenewstack.io/rust-eats-py...
Reposted by Dave McCollough
I have published my slides for "Security Champions Worst Practices" from my talk at #OWASP Global #AppSec in Barcelona! You can download the PDF, view a recording, and see lots of pics at the link below. #owaspglobalappsec #securitychampions
https://twp.ai/9PSRLA
https://twp.ai/9PSRLA
June 8, 2025 at 9:58 PM
I have published my slides for "Security Champions Worst Practices" from my talk at #OWASP Global #AppSec in Barcelona! You can download the PDF, view a recording, and see lots of pics at the link below. #owaspglobalappsec #securitychampions
https://twp.ai/9PSRLA
https://twp.ai/9PSRLA
Reposted by Dave McCollough
new guidance from: @ncsc.gov.uk
www.ncsc.gov.uk/collection/c...
'Research shows that any efforts to improve the cyber security of an organisation will only ever be effective if they are supported by a culture that encourages and enables this improvement...'
www.ncsc.gov.uk/collection/c...
'Research shows that any efforts to improve the cyber security of an organisation will only ever be effective if they are supported by a culture that encourages and enables this improvement...'
Cyber security culture principles
How to create the right cultural conditions in an organisation that support and encourage people to carry out the desired cyber security behaviours.
www.ncsc.gov.uk
June 7, 2025 at 6:38 AM
new guidance from: @ncsc.gov.uk
www.ncsc.gov.uk/collection/c...
'Research shows that any efforts to improve the cyber security of an organisation will only ever be effective if they are supported by a culture that encourages and enables this improvement...'
www.ncsc.gov.uk/collection/c...
'Research shows that any efforts to improve the cyber security of an organisation will only ever be effective if they are supported by a culture that encourages and enables this improvement...'