React Native 0.63 Release

React Native just fixed the two biggest complaints from mobile teams: cryptic error messages and interactions that scream 'this isn't a native app.'

React Native 0.63 ships with a complete overhaul of the debugging experience and introduces new components to eliminate platform 'tells' that give away non-native apps. The release also drops support for iOS 9 and Node.js 8 to accelerate development velocity.

Key Takeaways

• LogBox replaces RedBox/YellowBox with concise, formatted errors and collapsible stack traces
• Pressable component enables platform-native interactions across web, desktop, and TV
• PlatformColor and DynamicColorIOS automatically adapt to system themes and accessibility settings
• iOS 9 support dropped (1% market share) to reduce compatibility checks
• Views can now render inside Text components without explicit sizing

The redesigned error experience includes one subtle feature that could save your team hours of debugging time.