React Native is an open source UI software framework developed by Facebook and the community under Meta Platforms, Inc. to make it easier for developers to build cross-platform apps using the same codebase. It is written in JavaScript, Java, C++, Objective-C, and Python, and works on both iOS and Android platforms, including Android TV, macOS, tvOS, web, Windows, UWP, and VR.
The app developed using React Native is also cross-platform as it can run on different devices with different operating systems. It uses a set of open source libraries and tools such as ReactJS, Expo, and ExpoKit to develop native apps. The main purpose of using React Native is to create an app that runs on multiple platforms.
React Native was initially introduced for web app development, but over time it has gained acceptance for mobile apps as well. With React Native, native apps can be built using a single code base. Currently, there is a strong community that helps developers realize their dream projects and provides them with resources and documentation.
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