React Native is an open-source framework developed by Meta (Facebook) that enables developers to build mobile apps using JavaScript and React, then compile them into native code for iOS and Android.
Unlike hybrid frameworks that rely on WebView, React Native uses a bridge architecture to communicate directly with native components β delivering near-native performance and fluid user experiences.
π‘ React Native: βLearn once, write anywhere.β
π§ Development History
π 2013 β Started as an internal project at Facebook to bring the React paradigm to mobile platforms.
π 2015 β Officially released as open source at the React.js Conference.
π 2016 β 2020 β Widespread adoption by major tech companies like Instagram, Airbnb, Discord, and Tesla.
π 2021 β Present β Introducing the New Architecture with Fabric Renderer and JSI, improving performance, concurrency, and native interoperability.
π Key Features
βοΈ True Cross-Platform β One codebase runs on iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, and Web (via React Native Web).
β‘ High Performance β Combines JavaScript flexibility with native rendering power.
π¨ Hot Reload & Fast Refresh β Instantly see code changes without recompiling the entire app.
π§© Rich Ecosystem β Massive community libraries for navigation, animation, and state management.
π Extensible β Write custom native modules in Swift, Objective-C, or Kotlin.
π Thriving Community β Supported by thousands of contributors and millions of developers worldwide.
π‘ Why Choose React Native?
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Single learning curve for all platforms.
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Easily integrates into existing native apps.
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Massive community and open-source support.
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Used by top global companies.
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Accelerates development by up to 40%.
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