Decoupled Drupal in Practice: Architect and Implement Decoupled Drupal Architectures Across the Stack

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18. React Native

Preston So¹ 

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Ridgewood, NY, USA

 

React Native is a popular framework that leverages some of React’s most familiar features, such as its nestable component architecture and the nuances of the JSX templating system. However, there are several crucial differences that distinguish React Native from other JavaScript frameworks. First and foremost, because React Native focuses on native application development, it does not allow any traditional HTML elements.

React Native’s web site states the following about its unique positioning:

With React Native, you don’t build a “mobile web app,” an “HTML5 app,” or a “hybrid app.” You build a real ...