Symlinks, Error Handling, and More: What’s New in React Native 0.72
Introducing Symlinks
React Native 0.72 introduces support for symlinks. This allows you to link to external native code modules, making it easier to collaborate on projects and reuse code across applications. To use symlinks, simply add a symlink to the `node_modules` directory of your project. For example:
“`
ln -s ~/path/to/external/module node_modules/external-module
“`
Enhanced Error Handling
Error handling in React Native has been significantly improved in this release. The new `ErrorUtils.setGlobalHandler` function allows you to set a global error handler that will be called whenever an unhandled error occurs. This makes it easier to track down errors and improve the stability of your application.
Optimized Development Experience
React Native 0.72 includes a number of optimizations that make the development experience more efficient and enjoyable. These optimizations include:
- Improved performance of the Metro bundler
- Faster startup times for development builds
- Reduced memory usage
Other Notable Changes
In addition to the major features mentioned above, React Native 0.72 also includes a number of other notable changes, including:
- Support for the new AndroidX libraries
- Improved accessibility for iOS applications
- A new `react-native-debugger` tool for debugging React Native applications
Conclusion
React Native 0.72 is a major release that includes a number of significant new features and improvements. These changes make it easier to develop and deploy React Native applications, and they provide a number of benefits for developers. To learn more about React Native 0.72, please refer to the official documentation.
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R. Morris
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