Build and Run Node API Modules in React Native
Article Summary
Running Node.js APIs directly inside React Native apps just became possible. This changes how we think about code reuse between mobile and backend.
Callstack's engineering team explores a breakthrough capability in React Native: executing Node API modules natively within mobile apps. This opens new possibilities for sharing logic between server and mobile codebases without traditional bridging overhead.
Key Takeaways
- Node API modules can now run directly in React Native environments
- Eliminates traditional native bridge overhead for certain use cases
- Enables true code sharing between backend Node.js and mobile apps
- Works with React Native's New Architecture for better performance
Critical Insight
Developers can now leverage existing Node.js modules in React Native apps without rewriting them for mobile platforms.
