History of Cross-platform mobile development

Problem Solution
Separate desktop vs. mobile sites → high maintenance burden Mobile-first indexing + responsive design
Responsive sites still slow & inconsistent UI across devices Progressive Web Apps (PWA) for installable, offline-capable experiences
PWAs tied to the browser engine → limited native feel Dedicated native apps per OS for full native performance and UI consistency
Multiple native codebases → long cycles & high costs React Native: single JavaScript codebase → compiles to native UI on all OS

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