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If you want to create mobile applications that are user-friendly and able to leverage the device-specific features of user’s devices, React Native is a great choice. Read on to find out more about the framework and how to hire dedicated React Native developers via Yotewo.

What is React Native?

React Native is a software framework created by Meta, Facebook’s parent company, specifically for the development of applications for mobile devices (though it does also offer support for Windows and macOS desktops). It can be used for the creation of apps for Android and Android TV, iOS, tvOS and other platforms. As the name suggests, it is based on the React.js JavaScript library, which itself was created to help developers to build user interfaces in a modular way. What makes React Native special is that it allows developers to create native apps which, though they are written using a JavaScript library, are rendered in the native user interface elements of the specific mobile platform, such as Android.

The framework is open-source, so although it was originally created for use by Facebook developers, anyone can view, edit and distribute the source code as they wish. React Native allows developers to use reusable blocks of code originally created in React, to craft user-friendly mobile apps in a streamlined development process. Prior to this, most mobile app development was done using HTML and CSS, often leading to a user experience which wasn’t tailored to the device that they were using, and potentially missing out on rich UX features. React Native allows created apps to look and feel more like they belong in the specific operating system, as it uses user interface components that are native to it. The code for the app is executed on the device’s installed JavaScript engine, while it’s native thread is responsible for functionalities specific to the platform, such as gesture control.

An elegant cross-platform solution

Where React Native really excels is as a mobile-first cross-platform development tool. React Native developers can simply create one set of code for your app which can then be used across many different devices such as those using Android or iOS. Not only this, but the app will also effectively appear as if it was made for the device, rather than being a generic conversion. All of this gives the benefits of saving considerable amounts of time and resources during the development process, as well as offering an optimal experience for users of your app.

What’s the difference between React Native and ReactJS?

While they have similar names and share the same roots, React Native and ReactJS (often known as just React), serve different purposes.

ReactJS is a modular component-based JavaScript library that is used to build the user interface of web applications. It is used widely for the creation of websites with complex or dynamic interfaces.

React Native has the same foundation as ReactJS, but while the latter updates the user’s web browser via the Document Object Model (DOM), React Native translates the JavaScript components created by the developer into native user interface components. Perhaps one of the biggest differences is that ReactJS apps are run via a web browser, while React Native runs directly on the user’s device.

Who uses React Native?

It’s used widely by many big-name mobile apps, including Facebook, Facebook Messenger, Outlook, Teams, Instagram, Discord, Shopify, Airbnb, Netflix, Tesla and many more. It’s used by both household names and start-up companies to deliver satisfying and user-friendly experiences to mobile application users, regardless of what phone or device they’re using it on. It’s also used for the web application interface of the popular cloud storage service Dropbox and the for the streaming service SoundCloud.

Benefits of hiring React Native developers

Today there is a seemingly endless range of software frameworks, programming language, libraries and development tools to choose from, but there are many benefits to using React Native developers for your project. Such benefits include:

• Native experiences – With so many apps to choose from, today’s mobile users are highly selective. The more that your app looks and feels like it belongs on their device, the more likely they are to continue using it, and to recommend it to others too.
• Efficiency – Rather than building several different versions of an application for different platforms, you can simply hire React Native developers to create a single version that will run effectively on many different devices.
• Active community – React Native is widely used and is supported by Meta and by a large global community. As well as providing access to an expansive ecosystem of timesaving pre-built components and tools, this means that your developers can quickly get help with troubleshooting or fill gaps in their knowledge.
• Scalability – The modular nature of the framework allows your app to grow as needed, and means that additional features can be added later on without the application having to undergo significant rewrites.
• Fast time-to-market – Because developers don’t need to work on multiple versions of the same app, you can launch your software products much faster and smoother.

Hire React Native developers via Yotewo

If you’re looking for a smooth and rapid process for hiring dedicated React Native developers then look no further. At Yotewo we’ve got a wide selection of pre-vetted developers that can be matched to your needs, and because we only bring the top talent into our network, you can be sure that you’re getting programmers that are at the top of their game.

All you need to do it tell us about what you’re looking for – how long you need a React Native developer for, how much experience they should have etc – and we’ll do the rest. We will usually match you to a developer within around 48 hours, and we’ll even help them and you with the onboarding process. Whether you’re looking to hire a single React Native developer or an entire team, we’ve got your needs covered.

What skills should React Native developers have?

When you hire React Native app developers, you should ensure that they have the necessary skills, knowledge and experience to complete the project and build your app. This of course begins with them having an in-depth familiarity with the React Native framework itself. This should include experience in using all its built-in components and APIs, and preferably some of the many libraries that have created by the development community. They should also have extensive practical experience in building apps with the framework, and understand how to write platform-specific code when needed.

Strong Proficiency in JavaScript is also essential, as this is the programming language that React Native is based on. They should have in-depth understanding of all of the language’s core concepts and features, and be able to write JavaScript code cleanly and efficiently.

Even when hiring dedicated React Native developers, they should still have a solid understand and experience of the fundamentals of the ReactJS framework, including using the JSX syntax extension for JavaScript, knowing how to use components and managing their lifecycles.

State management, API integration and performance optimisation are also important skills to have. In common with other forms of app and software development meanwhile, React Native programmers should be skilled in debugging and testing the code they create, and be familiar with version control systems such as Git.

React Native developers should understand the fundamentals of mobile interface design and user experience, in order to bring those designs to the users device using the framework.

As well as these technical skills, a variety of soft skills will help to ensure your developer’s success in your projects. These include:

• Problem-solving – The role of a mobile app developer requires the ability to think about problems and obstacles in a constructive way, and then to devise solutions for overcoming them.
• Collaboration – Mobile app building usually requires a whole team of people, from other developers to designers, artists, data engineers and marketers. Strong collaborative skills are required to work within and across these teams effectively.
• Communication – Communication is also important for the reasons mentioned above.
• Time management – React Native developers must be able to prioritise their workload and work to internal and external deadlines as needed.

What do React Native developers do?

React Native developers are responsible for creating the frontend of mobile applications using the framework. Specifically, they create the user interface for cross-platform apps which are capable of being used seamlessly across many different platforms, such as Android and iOS.

The main activity of React Native developers is writing code in JavaScript to bring the app to life. The developer’s role is to translate the wireframe designs created by user interface and user experience designers, and turn these into an actual user interface for use on mobile devices, using the framework and its components. They determine how the app behaves and is controlled by the users, and implement a wide range of features in the application.

React Native developers must also integrate their frontend design into backend services and APIs, to allow the app to actually do what it is intended by communicating with the server.

Once the app has been created, they’re responsible for troubleshooting and debugging as needed, as well as working to optimise performance across multiple platforms. Throughout the process they must collaborate with a variety of teams and stakeholders depending on the size of the project, including backend developers and designers.

Nearshoring and offshoring of React Native app developers

With Yotewo, you can hire React Native app developers anywhere in the world. While you may want to recruit one or a full team in your home country, you might also choose to source remote development talent from overseas.

One option for hiring React Native developers from abroad is to recruit them from countries that are close to you geographically. This is known as nearshoring, and can be particularly useful if you’re looking for a development team that may have similar working hours and culture to you, but may offer lower costs on labour.

Alternatively you can opt for offshoring, and hire React Native developers who work remotely from far away, even from the other side of the world. One of the key benefits of doing so is that they can be working on your project while the rest of the team is sound asleep. You can also often get favourable costs when hiring offshore developers.

Wherever you prefer to hire React Native developers from, you can count on them having the skills and expertise you need to get the job done. All of the developers in our network are pre-vetted, so you can be sure that they have the skills and experience they say they do, and save considerable amounts of time and resources during the recruitment process.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

What is React Native used for?

React native is predominantly used for the development of cross-platform mobile apps. Using the framework, developers can create apps for Android, iOS and other operating systems from a single codebase, without having to undergo a time-consuming conversion process. Though it’s mainly used for mobile app development, React Native can also be to create desktop applications for Windows, MacOS and other operating systems.

What is React Native vs ReactJS?

React Native is a framework for creating native applications on mobile platforms, while ReactJS is a JavaScript library for building the frontend of interactive web applications. The former was based on the latter, but while ReactJS runs in a web browser, React Native runs on a mobile device as a native application.

Is React Native good for beginners?

Yes, the framework is a beginner-friendly option for mobile app development, particularly for anyone who already has experience in using JavaScript and React. For cross-platform development it also has the added bonus of only having to learn one programming language/framework instead of multiples. Because it’s been around for a long time meanwhile and has a large active community, there are plenty of informational resources and forums where beginners can find the help they need when starting out.

Is React Native just for frontends?

Yes, the purpose of React Native is to create the user interface for mobile applications. While it handles client-side logic and operations such as displaying information and acting on user inputs, it must communicate with a separately constructed backend in order to function.

Is React Native still popular?

Yes, it is used widely for cross-platform mobile development, including by very large companies such as Meta and Microsoft. The framework continues to be actively updated and expanded, enhancing its usefulness. Due to its continued popularity, React Native developers remain in high demand.

When should you not use React Native?

While React Native is highly versatile and widely used for mobile app development, there are some applications for which its use is not recommended. For apps and games that involve a lot of high-end 3D graphics it’s advisable not to use the framework as the native development environment or dedicated game engines will likely offer better performance and results. If the app you are creating makes extensive use of platform-specific features meanwhile, you may get better results from native development. And if you don’t need cross-platform compatibility, i.e. you only want to make the app for a single platform, using React Native isn’t necessary.

Can a React Native app be converted to ReactJS?

While it’s not really possible to directly convert React Native into ReactJS in a simple process, it is possible to reuse many of the components and the internal logic to build a ReactJS version of your app. A dedicated React Native developer with solid experience of using ReactJS should be able to do this for you.