React Native Version 0.60 Release
Article Summary
React Native 0.60 just dropped with changes so significant, they're calling it a migration milestone. If you're still manually linking native modules, this changes everything.
The React Native Core team released version 0.60 after months of work from hundreds of contributors. This release introduces major platform migrations for both Android and iOS, fundamentally changing how developers integrate native dependencies and manage their projects.
Key Takeaways
- Autolinking eliminates manual react-native link commands for native modules
- AndroidX migration is breaking: all app code and dependencies must migrate
- CocoaPods now default for iOS, open projects with xcworkspace files
- WebView, NetInfo, and Geolocation extracted to separate community repositories
- New Upgrade Helper tool visualizes changes between React Native versions
Critical Insight
React Native 0.60 automates native module linking and migrates to AndroidX and CocoaPods by default, requiring breaking changes across your entire dependency chain.
