React Native Support for Apple Vision Pro Development
Article Summary
Callstack just brought React Native to Apple Vision Pro, opening spatial computing to JavaScript developers. This changes the game for cross-platform VR development.
Callstack announced official React Native support for visionOS, enabling developers to build spatial computing apps using familiar JavaScript and React patterns. The company has published talks, tutorials, and development resources to help teams adapt their React Native skills to Apple's new platform.
Key Takeaways
- React Native now supports Apple Vision Pro and visionOS development
- JavaScript developers can build spatial apps without learning Swift
- Callstack provides tutorials on TurboModules, threading, and event emitters
- Existing React Native knowledge transfers to VR app development
Critical Insight
React Native developers can now build Apple Vision Pro apps using their existing JavaScript skills, dramatically lowering the barrier to spatial computing.
