React Native 0.62 Release
Article Summary
React Native 0.62 just shipped with Flipper debugging built in by default. This release fundamentally changes how mobile developers debug cross-platform apps.
The React Native team released version 0.62 with major developer experience improvements. This update integrates Facebook's Flipper debugging tool natively, adds dark mode APIs, and introduces better upgrade tooling for teams managing version migrations.
Key Takeaways
- Flipper now ships by default with crash reports, network inspector, and layout tools
- New Appearance module and useColorScheme hook enable native dark mode support
- PropTypes removed from core components to reduce bundle size
- Apple TV support moved to separate react-native-tvos fork under Lean Core effort
- Upgrade Support GitHub tracker launched to help teams navigate breaking changes
Critical Insight
React Native 0.62 brings production-grade debugging tools into the core framework while trimming unnecessary code to improve app performance.
