Introduction
React Native 0.80 marks a significant step towards the "New Architecture," with the "Legacy Architecture" now frozen and warnings introduced to guide migration. This release also updates to React 19.1.0, introduces a Strict TypeScript API, and features improvements in build times and APK sizes.
The broader React ecosystem is described as "complicated and fractured," with both successes (React 19, Server Components) and widespread community frustration. A major point of contention revolves around the React team's strong recommendation to use frameworks, particularly Next.js, which has led to misperceptions about React's client-side viability and Vercel's influence. Despite these challenges, the core React team's intentions are generally seen as valid, aiming to improve application performance and developer experience.
Timeline
(01:40 - 09:03) React Native 0.80 Release
(09:03 - 19:59) The State of React and the Community in 2025
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