react-native-expert

Build and configure production-grade bare React Native projects with native modules.

8|1|Updated Feb 27, 2026

Search Tags:#react-native #native-modules #metro #turbo-modules #react-navigation #hermes #jsi

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides expert guidance and implementation for bare React Native CLI projects, removing the friction of configuring native bridges, performance tuning, and cross-platform build issues that block delivery of production mobile apps.

Core Features & Use Cases

Native module integration: guidance for creating custom Android/iOS modules, JSI bridges, and Turbo Modules/Fabric.
Performance & bundling: Hermes engine setup, metro bundler tuning, and FlatList optimizations for smooth UX.
Navigation & architecture: React Navigation integration, TypeScript configuration, project structure, and upgrade codemods for safe RN upgrades.
Platform-specific concerns: handling iOS/Android build configs, native splash/icons, keyboard and SafeArea handling, and device testing guidance.

Quick Start

Set up a bare React Native project with TypeScript, React Navigation, Hermes, and a native module bridge for both iOS and Android.

Frequently Asked Questions about react-native-expert

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I create a native module in a bare React Native CLI project?▼

To create a native module in a bare React Native project, you scaffold custom Android and iOS modules using platform-specific code, establishing a bridge for JavaScript to invoke native functions directly. This provides implementation guidance for generating scaffolding and configuring required native build environments.

What is the difference between JSI bridging and Turbo Modules in React Native?▼

JSI bridging enables synchronous JavaScript to C++ calls bypassing the asynchronous bridge, while Turbo Modules optimize native module loading through the Fabric architecture. This guides you through implementing both JSI bridges and Turbo Modules for performance-critical native integrations.

How do I configure Hermes engine and tune the metro bundler for React Native?▼

Configuring Hermes involves enabling the JavaScript engine in iOS and Android build configurations to reduce memory usage and improve startup time. Metro bundler tuning requires customizing configuration files to optimize bundle speed and handle monorepo dependencies effectively.

Does this React Native guidance apply to Expo projects or bare CLI setups?▼

This guidance specifically applies to bare React Native CLI setups, not Expo managed projects. It targets non-Expo applications requiring manual native module scaffolding, Turbo Modules, Fabric integration, and direct iOS and Android build configuration modifications.

What is the best way to handle React Navigation and TypeScript setup in React Native?▼

The best way to handle React Navigation and TypeScript setup is by integrating the navigation library with a structured TypeScript configuration to ensure type-safe routing across screens. This provides a structured project architecture configured for production readiness.

Why should I use upgrade codemods for React Native version upgrades?▼

You should use upgrade codemods for React Native version upgrades to automatically migrate deprecated APIs and handle breaking changes safely across your codebase. This prevents manual refactoring errors and ensures safe version transitions when upgrading bare CLI projects.