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# Mobile at a Crossroads: The Declarative UI App Revolution

Why are traditionally siloed iOS and Android teams suddenly reviewing each other's code? Discover how the declarative UI revolution of SwiftUI and Jetpack Compose is transforming native development.

- **Speakers:** Peter Steinberger
- **Event:** World Congress 2021
- **Published:** June 30, 2021
- **Duration:** 44:09
- **URL:** https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/207-mobile-at-a-crossroads-the-declarative-ui-app-revolution
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