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Updating your app to React Native 0.74

Why Update to React Native 0.74?

In the ever-evolving world of mobile app development, staying updated with the latest frameworks and libraries is crucial for maintaining a competitive edge. React Native, a popular framework for building cross-platform mobile applications, recently released version 0.74. This update brings numerous improvements, new features, and important changes that can enhance the performance and capabilities of your app. In this blog post, we’ll guide you through the process of updating your app to React Native 0.74, highlighting the key benefits and steps involved.

The benefits of updating to 0.74

  • Performance Improvements: React Native 0.74 includes optimisations that can significantly improve your app’s performance, making it faster and more responsive. 
  • New Features: The update brings new features that enhance development efficiency and app functionality.
  • Bug Fixes: Numerous bugs from previous versions have been fixed, ensuring a more stable development experience.
  • Better Support for New Technologies: Keeping your app updated ensures compatibility with the latest versions of iOS and Android, as well as new device features.

Key features in 0.74:

  • Hermes Engine Updates: Improved performance and stability.
  • Enhanced Debugging Tools: Better error messages and debugging capabilities.
  • Improved Accessibility: Enhanced features for users with disabilities.
  • Faster Refresh Times: Reduced refresh times for development.
  • New APIs and Components: More functionality and flexibility.

Conclusion

Updating to React Native 0.74 ensures your app remains modern and high-performing. By following this guide, you can smoothly transition to the latest version and take advantage of its benefits. If you’re app needs updating to the latest version of React Native, then we’ve got a great offer below to get you up to date and ensure your app remains stable following the work. 

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20% off React Native 0.74 Update

Choose us to update your app to React Native 0.74 and for a limited time we'll give you 20% off our ad hoc development rate and carry the work out under a fixed price agreement. Please note that system updates can cause existing functionality to stop working and applying any fixes is not included in the fixed price. However you will still benefit from the 20% off offer.