React Native is a framework for building native mobile applications using React. It allows developers to write mobile apps using JavaScript and React while maintaining native performance and user experience.

Key Features

• Cross-platform - Write once, run on iOS and Android
• Native Performance - Uses native components, not web views
• Hot Reloading - See changes instantly during development
• React Skills - Leverage existing React knowledge
• Native Modules - Access to native device features

Common Use Cases

• Mobile Apps - iOS and Android applications
• Cross-platform - Single codebase for multiple platforms
• Rapid Prototyping - Quick mobile app development
• Enterprise Apps - Business and internal applications
• E-commerce - Mobile shopping and marketplace apps

Getting Started

# Install React Native CLI
npm install -g react-native-cli

# Create new project
npx react-native init MyApp
cd MyApp

# Run on iOS
npx react-native run-ios

# Run on Android
npx react-native run-android

Why Choose React Native?

React Native excels when you need:

• Cross-platform - Single codebase for iOS and Android
• React Skills - Leverage existing web development skills
• Native Performance - Near-native app performance
• Rapid Development - Faster development than native
• Community - Large ecosystem and community support

React Native is ideal for teams with React experience who want to build mobile apps efficiently.