React Native
Related service Mobile app (iPhone + Android)
DEFINITION
Meta's framework for building native iOS + Android apps from React-like code, one codebase. Mature since 2020, though ~15–25% is still platform-specific code.
- Offline-first→
A design philosophy: the app's core functions work without a network and sync when online. Conflict resolution is mandatory, not optional.
- ASO (App Store Optimization)→
Optimising the app's store listing (title, keywords, screenshots, description, categories). As important as web SEO · just in the App Store / Play Store context.
- Expo→
Managed React Native platform · EAS Build, OTA updates, preconfigured modules. In 2026 the default for new mobile projects, except cases needing exotic native SDKs.
- EAS Build→
Expo's cloud build service for iOS and Android binaries. No local Xcode / Android Studio required · saves 2-3 hours a day on a typical new project.
- OTA update (Over-The-Air)→
Live JavaScript-bundle update without an App Store / Play Store review. Good for bug fixes, copy changes, feature flags · not for native changes.
- CodePush→
Microsoft App Center's OTA service for React Native. Deprecated after 2024 · EAS Update took over the ecosystem.
- 0123 Apr 2026On-device LLMs in 2026 · Gemini Nano vs Apple Intelligence for mobile builds→
- 0222 Apr 2026Mobile push notifications · the 2026 permission + engagement playbook→
- 0322 Apr 2026Mobile analytics without cross-app tracking · 2026 reality→
- 0422 Apr 2026App Store Optimization for Hungarian apps · the 2026 playbook→
- 0522 Apr 2026React Native offline-first · SQLite + sync patterns that actually work→
- 0620 Apr 2026React Native vs Expo · 2026 decision framework→
- 0702 Apr 2026React Native vs native iOS: a 2026 decision framework→