Explore the benefits and misconceptions of imperative programming in React and React Native development through this insightful conference talk from React Amsterdam 2018. Delve into the relationship between declarative and imperative approaches, examining how imperative code underpins communication with native environments. Learn about building reusable libraries, APIs, and higher-order components while challenging common anti-patterns. Gain a deeper understanding of React's model, native modules, and the balance between declarative and imperative programming to broaden your development horizons and create more effective React applications.