--- title: "React Native" description: "Building native mobile applications using React and JavaScript" url: https://www.callstack.com/insights/react-native updated: 2026-10-22T13:55:51.255Z --- # React Native Building native mobile applications using React and JavaScript React Native enables you to create truly native applications using React's paradigms and JavaScript. Explore the framework's capabilities, from its rich ecosystem of libraries to its ability to integrate with native modules, helping you deliver high-quality applications across multiple platforms. ## Articles, podcasts, events and case studies - [Speeding Up Android and iOS Builds Without Compromising Banking Security](https://www.callstack.com/case-studies/cutting-mobile-build-times-by-up-to-79-for-a-southeast-asian-bank) (Case Study, 10/22/2026): 2.4× faster iOS cache-hit builds on average - [Same Destination, Different Roads: Migrating a Live App at Scale](https://www.callstack.com/events/same-destination-different-roads-migrating-a-live-app-at-scale) (Event, 10/8/2026): Łukasz Chludziński compares Greenfield and Brownfield approaches to migrating a live app, weighing continuity, delivery speed, cost, and risk. - [Building a Modern Navigation Library: The Hard Parts](https://www.callstack.com/events/building-a-modern-navigation-library-the-hard-parts-2) (Event, 10/7/2026): At reactCon, Satyajit Sahoo explores the design choices behind React Navigation 8 and the challenges of creating a navigation library that works across platforms. - [Building a Modern Navigation Library: The Hard Parts](https://www.callstack.com/events/building-a-modern-navigation-library-the-hard-parts) (Event, 9/24/2026): Satyajit Sahoo will share the decisions and trade-offs behind React Navigation 8 and building a modern cross-platform navigation library. - [JSX to Live Activity: The Story of Voltra](https://www.callstack.com/events/jsx-to-live-activity-the-story-of-voltra-react-native-connection-2026) (Event, 9/24/2026): Szymon Chmal will show how Voltra brings iOS Live Activities and widgets to React Native without requiring developers to write native UI code. - [VisionCamera V5 With Marc Rousavy](https://www.callstack.com/podcasts/visioncamera-v5-with-marc-rousavy) (podcast, 8/4/2026): Marc Rousavy joins Mike Grabowski to unpack VisionCamera v5, Nitro Modules, the constraints API, migration work, and what changed for React Native camera apps. - [From JSX to SwiftUI: How Voltra Powers iOS Live Activities](https://www.callstack.com/events/from-jsx-to-swiftui-how-voltra-powers-ios-live-activities) (Event, 7/9/2026): See how Voltra lets React teams build iOS Live Activities and Dynamic Island UIs without Swift by translating JSX into SwiftUI under tight native limits. - [Redraw for Effects Beyond Skia](https://www.callstack.com/podcasts/redraw-for-effects-beyond-skia) (podcast, 7/1/2026): William Candillon talks about where Redraw fits next to Skia, from physics-based rendering to camera effects, AR, and new UI patterns. - [Less Boilerplate, More Type Safety: React Navigation 8's Typed Hooks](https://www.callstack.com/blog/less-boilerplate-more-type-safety-react-navigation-8s-typed-hooks) (Article, 6/29/2026): React Navigation 8 improves typed hooks with screen-aware types, less boilerplate, and fewer unsafe casts in shared UI and nested navigators. - [KLJS x React Universe Meetup, Kuala Lumpur](https://www.callstack.com/events/kljs-x-react-universe-meetup-kuala-lumpur) (Event, 5/5/2026): Join Callstack and Ryt Bank on May 5 in-person for a React Universe meetup with practical talks for engineers working with React and React Native in production. - [Build a React Native App With the TanStack Stack](https://www.callstack.com/events/build-a-react-native-app-with-the-tanstack-stack) (Event, 4/30/2026): Join Callstack’s live stream on building a React Native app from the ground up using the TanStack toolbelt. - [React Native production lessons from React Universe Meetup x Zalando](https://www.callstack.com/blog/react-native-production-lessons-from-react-universe-meetup-x-zalando) (Article, 4/28/2026): Lessons from React Universe Meetup x Zalando on React Native in production, covering brownfield performance, feed video, native API access, and on-device AI. - [Shipping iOS Live Activities with React: The Voltra Story](https://www.callstack.com/events/shipping-ios-live-activities-with-react-the-voltra-story) (Event, 4/23/2026): How Voltra enables Live Activities and Dynamic Island views using React without writing Swift. A deep dive into iOS constraints and architecture. - [React Native 0.85: Animation Backend and Key Updates](https://www.callstack.com/events/react-native-updates-whats-new-and-what-matters) (Event, 4/16/2026): A recap of React Native 0.85, covering the new animation backend, DevTools improvements, and ecosystem takeaways. - [Keeping Screens Visible With \](https://www.callstack.com/blog/keeping-screens-visible-with-activity-mode-hidden) (Article, 3/5/2026): A cross‑platform workaround to keep screens visible while \ unmounts effects on inactive screens by setting mode="hidden". - [OpenClaw, Hermes Node and the State of AI Tooling](https://www.callstack.com/events/a-deep-dive-into-openclaw-and-react-native-news) (Event, 2/26/2026): Kewin Wereszczyński and Daniel Williams discuss OpenClaw, Hermes Node, Markdown rendering, AI coding tools and the current AI landscape - [React Native Monorepo With pnpm Workspaces](https://www.callstack.com/blog/react-native-monorepo-with-pnpm-workspaces) (Article, 2/25/2026): Set up a React Native monorepo with pnpm workspaces for mobile and Next.js web, including Metro fixes, hoisted node-linker, and shared packages. - [React Native 0.84: Hermes v1, WebAssembly, and Ecosystem Shifts](https://www.callstack.com/events/react-native-0-84-and-other-news) (Event, 2/19/2026): React Native 0.84 introduces Hermes v1 by default, iOS prebuilt binaries, WebAssembly support, and improved tooling across the ecosystem. - [A Practical Guide to React Native Monorepo With Yarn Workspaces](https://www.callstack.com/blog/a-practical-guide-to-react-native-monorepo-with-yarn-workspaces) (Article, 2/18/2026): Learn how to set up a React Native monorepo with Yarn workspaces for mobile and web, including Metro, Gradle, and shared packages. - [From Teddy Bears to Voice Agents: Kraen Hansen on Voice AI, Local-First & App Security](https://www.callstack.com/podcasts/local-first-voice-ai-and-app-security) (podcast, 2/17/2026): What happens when you combine voice agents and teddy bears? A hands-on look at local-first systems, voice AI, and security lessons from poking real apps. - [JSX to Live Activity: The Story of Voltra](https://www.callstack.com/events/jsx-to-live-activity-the-story-of-voltra) (Event, 2/5/2026): Learn how Voltra brings React to iOS Live Activities and Dynamic Island by translating JSX into SwiftUI through a custom React renderer. - [LLM Inference On-Device in React Native: The Practical Aspects ](https://www.callstack.com/events/llm-inference-on-device-in-react-native-the-practical-aspects) (Event, 1/29/2026): A practical look at reliability, performance, libraries, and tradeoffs when running LLM inference locally in React Native apps. - [React Universe Meetup x Zalando, Berlin](https://www.callstack.com/events/react-universe-meetup-x-zalando-berlin) (Event, 1/29/2026): React Universe Meetup lands in Berlin on January 29, 2026. Join Zalando and Callstack for an onsite React Native-focused evening. - [Bringing CSS Clipping to React Native ](https://www.callstack.com/blog/bringing-css-clipping-to-react-native) (Article, 1/28/2026): A deep look at how a single CSS feature moves through React Native’s New Architecture, from JavaScript styles to native rendering on iOS and Android. - [React and React Native Weekly Breakdown](https://www.callstack.com/events/react-and-react-native-weekly-breakdown) (Event, 1/22/2026): Join Callstack engineers for a live discussion on this week’s most important React and React Native updates, trends, and ecosystem shifts. - [React and React Native in 2026: Architecture, Nitro, and What’s Next](https://www.callstack.com/events/react-and-react-native-the-year-kick-off) (Event, 1/15/2026): New architecture adoption, Nitro modules, React Strict DOM, Hermes v1, and ecosystem shifts shaping React and React Native in 2026. - [Live Activities and Widgets with React: Say Hello to Voltra](https://www.callstack.com/blog/live-activities-and-widgets-with-react-say-hello-to-voltra) (Article, 1/13/2026): Voltra lets you build iOS Live Activities and widgets for React Native using JSX instead of Swift. - [React Native Wrapped 2025: A Month-by-Month Recap of The Year](https://www.callstack.com/blog/react-native-wrapped-2025-a-month-by-month-recap-of-the-year) (Article, 12/22/2025): Seven major React Native releases in 2025, React Native turns 10, the New Architecture becomes the default, and 1.0 moves into view. A recap of 2025’s biggest RN updates. - [How to Cleanly Swap Between React Native Storybook 10 and Your App](https://www.callstack.com/blog/how-to-cleanly-swap-between-react-native-storybook-10-and-your-app) (Article, 12/12/2025): Set up React Native Storybook 10 with Expo or the Community CLI. Learn configuration steps, updated tools and a simple workflow for toggling Storybook. - [React Native 0.83: A Stability-Focused Release With Surprisingly Big Quality-of-Life Wins](https://www.callstack.com/events/react-native-0-83) (Event, 12/11/2025): Join Łukasz Kewin for a walkthrough of React Native 0.83, recent ecosystem news, and hands-on demos. - [Deep Links With Authentication in React Navigation](https://www.callstack.com/blog/deep-links-with-authentication-in-react-navigation) (Article, 12/2/2025): Learn various approaches to how to make deep links work when the screen is behind authentication in React Navigation. - [It's Not New: How 'The Architecture' Unlocks React Native's Future](https://www.callstack.com/podcasts/its-not-new-how-the-architecture-unlocks-react-natives-future) (podcast, 11/24/2025): Riccardo Cipolleschi (Meta) explains why the New Architecture is now just The Architecture and how it serves as the foundation for concurrent rendering, DOM APIs, and Hermes V1. - [React Conf 2025](https://www.callstack.com/events/react-conf-2025) (Event, 10/7/2025): We’re thrilled to announce that Callstack is once again co-hosting React Conf 2025 with Meta! - [Bridging Animated.Value and SharedValue in React Native](https://www.callstack.com/blog/bridging-animated-value-and-sharedvalue-in-react-native) (Article, 9/23/2025): Animated.Value and Reanimated’s SharedValue don’t interoperate, making it hard to mix components across libraries. This article explains why and shows how to connect them natively without relying on the JavaScript thread. - [Ottrelite: Tracing Framework for React Native](https://www.callstack.com/events/ottrelite-tracing-framework-for-react-native) (Event, 9/3/2025): Learn how Ottrelite brings modern, cross-platform tracing to React Native; no source build needed, with deep backend and language support. - [React Universe Conf 2025 Keynote](https://www.callstack.com/events/react-universe-conf-2025-keynote) (Event, 9/3/2025): Explore React Native’s past, present, and future with insights from Meta and Callstack on stability, new architecture, and enterprise-ready tooling. - [React Universe Conf 2025](https://www.callstack.com/events/react-universe-conf-2025) (Event, 9/2/2025): React Universe Conf unites developers and leaders to explore trends, share insights, and push the limits of React and React Native. - [Performant and Cross-Platform Shimmers in React Native Apps](https://www.callstack.com/blog/performant-and-cross-platform-shimmers-in-react-native-apps) (Article, 7/21/2025): A modern shimmer library for React Native with smooth UI skeletons, minimal dependencies, and optimized performance using Reanimated and SVG. Drop-in ready with full customization and shared animation state. - [Build and Run Node-API Modules in React Native](https://www.callstack.com/blog/build-and-run-node-api-modules-in-react-native) (Article, 7/17/2025): Learn how to create a simple Node-API module, try it out in Node.js, then get it running in React Native, and finally publish it to npm for others to use. - [Build High-Performance Modules in React Native With Node-API](https://www.callstack.com/events/build-high-performance-modules-in-react-native-with-node-api) (Event, 7/15/2025): Discover how to build and share native code in React Native using Node-API: faster builds, runtime agnostic, and language flexible. - [Announcing Node-API Support for React Native](https://www.callstack.com/blog/announcing-node-api-support-for-react-native) (Article, 7/10/2025): We are bringing Node-API to React Native to simplify native module development. Learn how this ABI-stable, cross-runtime system can unlock faster builds, better maintainability, and broader ecosystem interoperability. - [React Universe Meetup: San Francisco](https://www.callstack.com/events/react-universe-meetup-san-francisco) (Event, 4/24/2025): Missed the React Universe Meetup SF? Watch the livestream recording soon, talks on RN performance, optimization, and build-free workflows await. - [I Built a File-Based Router for React Native](https://www.callstack.com/events/i-built-a-file-based-router-for-react-native) (Event, 4/16/2025): A deep dive into building a file-based router for React Native using Metro’s hidden APIs, dynamic routing, loading states, and smart hacks included. - [LynxJS: First Impressions, Live Coding & What’s Under the Hood](https://www.callstack.com/events/lynxjs-first-impressions-live-coding-whats-under-the-hood) (Event, 3/10/2025): We’re checking out LynxJS for the first time! Join us as we test it out, see how it works, and share their thoughts. - [State of React Native 2024 – The Results Are Live, and So Are We!](https://www.callstack.com/events/state-of-react-native-2024-the-results-are-live-and-so-are-we) (Event, 2/27/2025): Watch the breakdown of the State of React Native 2024 results, where we dive into the trends, surprises, and what’s next for React Native in 2025. - [React Universe Conf 2024](https://www.callstack.com/events/react-universe-conf-2024) (Event, 9/5/2024): Relive React Universe Conf 2024, from talks to stories from the React and React Native community shaping the future of app development. - [Native Navigation in JavaScript World](https://www.callstack.com/events/native-navigation-in-javascript-world) (Event, 6/6/2024): Learn why react-native-screens powers popular navigation libraries in React Native, watch Tymoteusz Boba’s talk from the React Universe Meetup. - [React Universe Briefing](https://www.callstack.com/events/react-universe-briefing) (Event, 6/6/2024): React Universe Meetup’s opening talk recaps React Conf 2024 and invites you to React Universe Conf this September in Wrocław. - [React Native EU 2023](https://www.callstack.com/events/react-native-eu-2023) (Event, 9/7/2023): Catch the best of React Native EU 2023, talks, insights, and community moments from the event that brought the React Native world together. - [Experiment With the New Architecture of React Native](https://www.callstack.com/blog/experiment-with-new-architecture-of-react-native) (Article, 2/4/2023): Learn how experimenting with the New Architecture of React Naive can future-proof your app and boost its performance. - [State Management in React Native](https://www.callstack.com/podcasts/state-management-in-react-native) (podcast, 1/25/2023): Get a broader perspective on state management in React Native by listening to our experts discuss libraries like Redux, Mobx, XState, and Jotai. - [Migrating a React Native Library to the New Architecture](https://www.callstack.com/blog/migrating-a-react-native-library-to-the-new-architecture) (Article, 11/3/2022): Want to learn more about migrating React Native libraries to the New Architecture? Our article provides an overview of the migration steps. - [React Native New Architecture](https://www.callstack.com/podcasts/react-native-new-architecture-ep-17) (podcast, 10/25/2022): Join Nicola Corti and Łukasz Chludziński as they discuss all about React Native's new architecture. - [React Native EU 2022](https://www.callstack.com/events/react-native-eu-2022) (Event, 9/1/2022): Watch React Native EU 2022 talks covering performance, code quality, and architecture, plus insights from the Core Contributor Summit.​ - [Expert Talks on Current and Future Trends in React Native](https://www.callstack.com/podcasts/expert-talks-on-current-and-future-trends-in-react-native) (podcast, 2/2/2022): Recap the biggest React Native highlights of 2021 and discover expert predictions, tools, and libraries to watch in 2022, including Hermes, Re.Pack, and more. - [React Native EU 2021](https://www.callstack.com/events/react-native-eu-2021) (Event, 9/1/2021): Catch up on React Native EU 2021, including talks on performance, native modules, architecture, and real-world cross-platform dev strategies. - [Grow Your Business With React Native SDK Wrapper](https://www.callstack.com/blog/grow-your-business-with-react-native-sdk) (Article, 2/3/2021): Integrating native SDKs with React Native offers concrete business benefits. Find out how a React Native SDK can enhance your business. - [Dive Into React Native Paper UI Kit](https://www.callstack.com/podcasts/dive-into-react-native-paper-ui-kit) (podcast, 12/15/2020): Learn everything about React Native Paper—from its core features to native-like animations, performance with Turbo Modules, and future development plans. - [React Native EU 2020](https://www.callstack.com/events/react-native-eu-2020) (Event, 9/3/2020): Explore React Native EU 2020 talks on performance, architecture, and testing, insights from top experts in the React Native community. - [Releasing React Native 0.63.1](https://www.callstack.com/blog/releasing-react-native-0-63-1) (Article, 7/16/2020): Learn about the release of React Native 0.63.1 from Mike Grabowski - a Core Contributor and Callstack Co-Founder and CTO. - [Develop Your Team's Skills Through Remote React Native Training](https://www.callstack.com/blog/remote-react-native-training) (Article, 7/2/2020): Need to upskill your developers' team remotely but don't know how to do it? Check out remote React Native training sessions conducted by Callstack! - [React Native EU 2019](https://www.callstack.com/events/react-native-eu-2019) (Event, 9/5/2019): Explore React Native EU 2019 talks on performance, architecture, and cross-platform development, insights from leading experts in the React Native community. - [Make a React Hook out of Your Native Module](https://www.callstack.com/blog/make-a-react-hook-out-of-your-native-module) (Article, 2/28/2019): Explore the world of React Hooks in React Native development. Learn to write custom hooks for native modules, taking a closer look at the Clipboard API. - [React Native EU 2018](https://www.callstack.com/events/react-native-eu-2018) (Event, 9/5/2018): Relive React Native EU 2018, talks on performance, tooling, and scaling apps, straight from the people shaping the React Native community. - [Getting Started With ReasonML and React Native](https://www.callstack.com/blog/getting-started-with-reasonml-and-react-native) (Article, 5/29/2018): Learn how to get started with React Native and ReasonML with the short guide prepared by Callstack engineers team. - [Sending Events to JavaScript From Your Native Module in React Native](https://www.callstack.com/blog/sending-events-to-javascript-from-your-native-module-in-react-native) (Article, 4/10/2018): Learn how to implement and use events in your native module in React Native to be able to do it yourself. - [React Native EU 2017](https://www.callstack.com/events/react-native-eu-2017) (Event, 9/6/2017): Explore talks from React Native EU 2017, insights on performance, native modules, and scaling apps.​ - [Write React Native Apps in 2017 Style With MobX](https://www.callstack.com/blog/write-react-native-apps-in-2017-style-with-mobx) (Article, 3/31/2017): React / React-Native is not only about Redux. This time I wanted to show the usage of MobX, which is pretty simple to develop. - [Why You Should Not Re-Implement Native Features in React Native](https://www.callstack.com/blog/why-you-should-not-re-implement-native-features-in-react-native) (Article, 3/14/2017): Learn why re-implementing existing OS patterns in JavaScript may pose challenges, and explore the balance between consistency and customization. - [Log in Users With Facebook in React Native](https://www.callstack.com/blog/login-users-with-facebook-in-react-native) (Article, 4/29/2016): A step-by-step guide on how to install Facebook SDK in a React Native app. Check it out! - [A Cure for Relative Requires in React Native](https://www.callstack.com/blog/a-cure-for-relative-requires-in-react-native) (Article, 1/11/2016): Learn how to simplify your React Native project structure and eliminate long require paths with package.json names. - [Responding to the Keyboard With React Native](https://www.callstack.com/blog/responding-to-the-keyboard-with-react-native) (Article, 6/25/2015): One of the best things in React Native is the ability to write the native interface with Javascript that feels way better than any hybrid solution out there. With your UI represented as a set of… ## Need help with React or React Native projects? We support teams building scalable apps with React and React Native. [Talk to our team](https://www.callstack.com/contact)