The article discusses the new architecture of React Native, detailing its design improvements aimed at enhancing performance and developer experience. It highlights the transition from the old architecture to the new one, emphasizing benefits such as better integration with native platforms and improved loading times for applications. Additionally, it outlines the development process and community feedback that shaped these changes.
Expo SDK 53 beta has been released for a two-week testing period, featuring React Native 0.79.0 and React 19.0.0, with significant changes such as the New Architecture being enabled by default for all projects and improved support for edge-to-edge display in Android apps. Developers are encouraged to test the new features and provide feedback during this beta phase.