What is React Native?
React Native is an open-source framework for building mobile
applications using JavaScript and React. It was developed by Facebook
and was first released in 2015. React Native allows developers to
build native mobile applications for iOS and Android platforms using a
single codebase, which is written in JavaScript and React.
Key features and aspects of React Native include:
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Cross-Platform Development: React Native enables
developers to write code once and deploy it on both iOS and Android
platforms. This approach allows for significant code reuse, reducing
development time and effort compared to building separate native
applications for each platform.
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Component-Based Architecture: React Native follows
a component-based architecture, similar to React for web
development. Developers can create reusable UI components that can
be shared between different parts of the application, enhancing
modularity and maintainability.
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JavaScript and React:React Native uses JavaScript
as its programming language, and it leverages the React library for
building user interfaces. Developers with experience in web
development using React can transition to mobile app development
with React Native more easily.
