What is React Native?
React Native is defined as an open-source mobile framework created by Meta that allows developers to build native iOS and Android apps using a single JavaScript codebase.
Detailed Architectural Context
React Native compiles your JavaScript code into native platform UI components. This gives users the smooth animations, responsive gestures, and hardware access (like FaceID or camera uploads) of native Swift or Kotlin apps, while allowing development teams to maintain a single codebase. By sharing logical code and state management between iOS and Android, React Native can reduce mobile app development costs by up to 45%.
Related Technical Terms
PWA (Progressive Web App)
A website built with modern web technologies that behaves like a native mobile app, featuring offline support and installable layouts.
Responsive Web Design
A design approach where layouts automatically adjust their grid systems, fonts, and images to look polished on any screen size or device.
CI/CD Pipeline
A method to frequently deliver apps to customers by introducing automation into the stages of app development: Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, and Continuous Deployment.
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