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The world of SDKs (Software Development Kit) is evolving rapidly according to the need and changes of the industry standards, technology up-gradations, and market demand. The online market is increasing day by day even as we speak. Everyone and everything are said to have an online presence in the current era.
The need for flawless web and mobile apps and software makes a solid online presence of any business. Poor performance of the apps is as similar as having no online presence. Be it any platform – Android, iOS, Mac, Windows, or browser apps, a strong online presence is ensured by having cross-platform availability of apps, which is convenient for all kinds of users.
There are special software kits developed to build attractive and secure cross-platform mobile and web apps. One such Framework is React Native, which is best suited to develop cross-platform apps. Let’s see how.
We will start from the basics to make it easy for you to understand.
A cross-platform application is a mobile or web application that runs on two or more two platforms. These platforms may include Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, or Linux. It simply means that these applications are supported and work perfectly on multiple platforms.
Cross-platform applications need a high-end developing framework to work perfectly and smoothly on all platforms. These frameworks are called cross-platform Software Development Kits (SDK).
React Native is one of the finest and most popular cross-platform mobile app development frameworks. It is an open-source SDK developed by Facebook. inc. in 2015.
It is used to develop applications for Android, Android TV, macOS, iOS, Web, Windows and UWP (Universal Windows Platform), and TvOS. It allows the developers to use React’s framework along with native platform capabilities. Its latest version is released in September 2020. It uses JavaScript, Java, C++, Objective-C, and Python.
The most important thing is that the applications should run smoothly, fast and all its functions work perfectly across any platform. Just building apps without ensuring high quality is similar to cooking tasteless food or having stale food. It is useless and nobody wants it.
Here comes into play, React Native SDK, which ensures the creation of a perfect platform mobile application. Let’s dig deep into the benefits of React Native app development across multiple platforms.
It enables you to write the code base just once and then you can use it on multiple platforms like Android and iOS from that single code base.
React Native gives the advantage of using a large library of user interfaces.
It makes the coding straightforward, easy to implement, and execute the ReactJavaScript framework.
We can reuse the code developed in React Native through the implementation of a single update for two different platforms.
The framework is easy to understand. A developer can easily understand the coding which runs.
Detecting errors and bugs in the code is also easier in React Native mobile app development software.
These features ensure the efficiency of the developers while converting web apps into mobile apps.
You will get the best near-native performance in apps built with React Native. It provides native components like Image, View, and Text. It also gives images, progress bars, keyboard input, scrollable lists, animations, and more components.
These components highly speed up the app development process.
There is a ‘Hot Reloading’ feature that saves a lot of time by letting the developers reload the app without recompiling the entire code.
React Native also lets you use the native code. For maximum performance, you can create some features using native code and some features with React Native in your app development process.
Using its built-in declarative components, such as Picker, Button, Slider, Switch, etc. you can make unique and attractive user interfaces with React Native.
TouchableNativeFeedbackandTouchableOpacitylet you make your own components for any platform.
It makes the error detection process easy because of the single code base.
It speeds up the testing process.
With React Native, developers can create apps within lesser time saving the cost of effort and time.
It is ideal for start-ups who might want to earn more with lesser investment at the start.
Start-ups can create their Minimum Viable Product (MVP) within less time and impress investors by enabling them to use the app in real-time.
By using the React Native framework, you can create complex mobile apps without compromising quality. It enables a smooth and user Interface smoothly with quicker responsiveness.
React Native lets you create a personalized user experience for an individual user on the same app.
Developers can isolate Native code, Framework code, JavaScript code, and style enabling them to develop distinct personalized styles of the app straight from the server-base to the individual user.
Prominent companies as in its contributor list – Callstack, Microsoft, Infinite Red, Software mansion, etc.
Many of its components and libraries are created by the community of developers on sites like JS.coach and Native Directory.
More than 2,000 contributors with above 85,000 stars on GitHub.
StackOverflow, Reddit, and Codementor helpers.
React Native Facebook Group, Reactiflux Discord community, and the React Native Spectrum community is always ready to help.
Companies that use React Native in the development of their apps – Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, skype, tesla, Walmart, Uber, Artsy, Vogue, and many more fortune 500 companies.
React Native is easy to understand for developers with knowledge of JavaScript.
JavaScript is the top most popular and most used programming language across the world.
The documentation provided on the official website of React Native is a very helpful guide that makes it easier for you to create your project.
We hope that we have helped you by now in creating a pretty good understanding of React Native for developing mobile apps and why the developers go for it to build mobile apps. Use it to develop an overall cross-platform mobile app that is easy to use and has attractive User interfaces. Start-ups and well-established businesses both need mobile applications as well as web apps. Best performance is ensured without compromising on quality. Shifting from web to Mobile app has never been easier even for a complex cross-platform application.
Your journey as a coder is also simplified, enjoyable, and not so hectic while developing apps in React Native. A world-class community has your back if you ever get stuck. Let the experimentalist in you come out and be creative!
DC Kumawat is the CEO of Orion InfoSolutions, a leading provider of IT solutions to businesses of all sizes. He has over 14+ years of experience in the IT industry. He is a passionate advocate for the use of technology to improve business performance.