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React Native

React Native is a framework for building native mobile applications for iOS and Android using React and JavaScript, sharing code across platforms.

React Native is an open-source mobile application framework created by Facebook that allows developers to build native mobile apps using React and JavaScript. Unlike hybrid approaches, React Native renders actual native UI components, delivering performance and user experience close to fully native applications.

At iConcept, React Native is one of our primary mobile development technologies with 4 projects in our portfolio. We build cross-platform mobile apps that feel native on both iOS and Android, leveraging our team's React expertise. This approach allows our clients to launch on both platforms simultaneously while maintaining a single codebase.

FAQ

What is React Native?

React Native is Facebook's open-source framework for building native mobile applications using React and JavaScript. It creates truly native apps (not webviews) for iOS and Android from a shared codebase, making it efficient for companies that need presence on both mobile platforms.

How does React Native work?

React Native uses a JavaScript bridge to communicate between JavaScript code and native platform APIs. Your app logic runs in JavaScript, while the UI components are actual native iOS/Android views. The new architecture uses JSI (JavaScript Interface) for even faster, synchronous communication.

Is React Native a framework?

Yes, React Native is a mobile application framework. It extends the React library with tools and APIs specifically designed for mobile development, including navigation, device APIs (camera, location), platform-specific styling, and native module integration for accessing iOS and Android capabilities.

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