React Native Brownfield - Lessons from the Trenches

Explore the challenges and strategies of integrating React Native into existing native mobile applications in this 31-minute conference talk by Harry Tormey from Callstack Engineers. Gain insights from an experienced iOS developer's perspective on shipping cross-platform Greenfield and brownfield apps. Learn about the complexities of integrating React Native into large codebases, illustrated through a real-life case study involving an app with millions of users. Discover effective techniques for data and event passing, identifying suitable components for React Native conversion, and working with build systems like CocoaPods. Address key issues such as handling existing navigation systems, implementing CodePush in brownfield apps, and navigating brownfield environments. Acquire best practices for collaborating with Native engineers and examine an example brownfield application. This talk offers valuable lessons from real-world experiences, providing practical insights for developers looking to leverage React Native in existing native mobile projects.

Harry Tormey - React Native Brownfield: Lessons from the Trenches