React Native Version 0.69 Release
Article Summary
React Native 0.69 just dropped with React 18 support and bundled Hermes. This is the release that finally bridges the gap between React's latest features and mobile development.
The React Native team announced version 0.69, marking a major milestone with built-in React 18 support and a bundled Hermes JavaScript engine. This release focuses heavily on the New Architecture rollout while introducing several breaking changes that developers need to navigate.
Key Takeaways
- First React Native release with React 18 enabled by default
- Hermes now ships bundled with React Native, ending version compatibility confusion
- New Architecture requires building Hermes from source on Android
- React Native CLI bumped to v8.0 with link/unlink commands removed
- iOS/tvOS SDK 11.0 deprecated, now requires version 12.4+
Critical Insight
React Native 0.69 brings React 18's concurrent features to mobile, but full access requires migrating to the New Architecture.
