React Native Version 0.82 Release
Article Summary
React Native just dropped its most significant release ever. Version 0.82 completely removes the Legacy Architecture, marking what the team calls 'the start of a new era' for mobile development.
The React Native team at Meta has released version 0.82, a milestone that makes the New Architecture mandatory for all apps. This release also introduces experimental Hermes V1 with performance improvements, upgrades to React 19.1.1, and adds DOM-like APIs to native components.
Key Takeaways
- New Architecture is now mandatory; Legacy Architecture flags are completely ignored
- Hermes V1 shows 7.6% faster TTI on Android and 9% faster bundle loads on iOS
- Native components now expose DOM APIs like getBoundingClientRect() and parentNode
- debugOptimized build type boosts Android dev performance from 20 FPS to 60 FPS
- React 19.1.1 enables full owner stacks and fixes useDeferredValue in Suspense
Critical Insight
React Native 0.82 forces all apps onto the New Architecture while delivering measurable performance gains through Hermes V1 and better debugging tools.
