Challenges and Opportunities of Building React and React Native Apps

Callstack explores the real-world challenges teams face when scaling React and React Native across web, mobile, and desktop platforms. The opportunities? Bigger than you might think.

This article from Callstack examines the practical challenges and strategic opportunities when building cross-platform applications with React and React Native. It covers code sharing strategies, migration paths from native stacks, and expanding to desktop and web platforms.

Key Takeaways

• Code sharing across platforms accelerates shipping and reduces duplication
• Migration from native or hybrid stacks requires minimal disruption planning
• Desktop apps now work across Linux, Windows, and Mac platforms
• Cross-platform strategy extends beyond mobile to web and TV

The article reveals specific services and approaches that make cross-platform transitions smoother than traditional native rewrites.