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Develop secure, bespoke solutions that captivate users and enhance your business operations.

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Custom Software Development

Custom software development empowers organisations to streamline their operations, increase efficiency, and achieve a competitive advantage by developing technology solutions specifically aligned with their strategic objectives. These tailored software solutions are flexible and scalable to accommodate future changes.

Enterprise Software Development

Our bespoke software development company also offers enterprise software development to drive innovation and enhance operational efficiency within larger organisations. Our developers streamline your enterprise solutions with Docker, Kubernetes, React, Angular, Ionic, Kotlin, Xamarin, and more. Meanwhile, our bespoke software development can lead your cloud migration strategy.

Software Product Development

Trusted custom software development companies in the United Kingdom let businesses bring market-ready software to reality, managing every aspect from requirements and system analysis to architecture design, task automation, digital innovation, automated testing, and ongoing support. Hire software developers in the UK who handle bespoke software deployment and maintenance.

Software Integration Services

A top software development company in the United Kingdom provides custom software solutions for existing clients and products by helping you streamline business processes with integrated systems, regardless of your current service provider. Software developed by our team will guarantee legacy and new systems collaborate effectively to share information and synchronise in a unified workflow.

API Development

We’re also a trusted bespoke API development company in the United Kingdom, integrating APIs capable of making your software work on any device from anywhere. Our team ensures your cloud-based back-end apps communicate with solid APIs to make your custom software work for everyone, anywhere, all the time. Smooth communication is also crucial in cross-platform framework development.

SaaS Development

The technical expertise of our team as a leading custom software development company in the United Kingdom also lets us provide one of the latest software development trends: Software as a Service (SaaS). Develop your one-of-a-kind software solution that allows users to access your applications over the internet without downloading, installing, or saving them to local storage.

Major Benefits of Custom Software

Functionality is fully tailored to your requirements

Flexibility to evolve the solution when needed

Short learning curve due to tailored UX and UI

Powerful security of data and digital assets

Compliance with all nexessary legal regulations

Seamless integration with all required systems

Complete compatibility with case-specific hardware

The ability to use advanced techs (AI/ML, blockchain, IoT, etc.)

Lower TCO in the long run, compare to OOTB software

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Full-Time Engagement

This includes:

Duration: 20 days allocated per month. Minimum commitment of 3 months

Working Hours: 7.5 hours per day

Communication: Email and Microsoft Teams, as well as telephone for escalation to management

Billing: Monthly invoicing for a streamlined process (only billed for time used)

Project Management: Escalation and regular monitoring of project time consumption and budget usage

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Part-Time Engagement

This includes:

Duration: 8-10 days allocated per month. Minimum commitment of 3 months

Working Hours: 7.5 hours per day

Communication: Email and Microsoft Teams, as well as telephone for escalation to management

Billing: Monthly invoicing for a streamlined process (only billed for time used)

Project Management: Escalation and regular monitoring of project time consumption and budget usage

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Pros and Cons

The Pros

A ReactJS developer can create complex, dynamic applications easily and fast

A single framework for all platforms – no need for multiple development skill sets with associated costs

Extensive set of development tools

ReactJS components promote code reusability for easier adaptation and maintenance

Rich JavaScript libraries for a ReactJS developer to use

Use the same components to build both web and mobile applications

Easy testing and QA using built-in tools

The Cons

ReactJS is limited to front end user interfaces so other technologies are required to create the back-end functions

A possible SEO concern is that search engines don’t optimally read all types of dynamically loaded content

Not a full-featured framework – a ReactJS developer requires a deep understanding of JavaScript behaviours, as it doesn’t have a strict structure

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A ReactJS developer can create complex, dynamic applications easily and fast

A single framework for all platforms – no need for multiple development skill sets with associated costs

Extensive set of development tools

ReactJS components promote code reusability for easier adaptation and maintenance

Rich JavaScript libraries for a ReactJS developer to use

Use the same components to build both web and mobile applications

Easy testing and QA using built-in tools

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A ReactJS developer can create complex, dynamic applications easily and fast

A single framework for all platforms – no need for multiple development skill sets with associated costs

Extensive set of development tools

ReactJS components promote code reusability for easier adaptation and maintenance

Rich JavaScript libraries for a ReactJS developer to use

Use the same components to build both web and mobile applications

Easy testing and QA using built-in tools

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A ReactJS developer can create complex, dynamic applications easily and fast

A single framework for all platforms – no need for multiple development skill sets with associated costs

Extensive set of development tools

ReactJS components promote code reusability for easier adaptation and maintenance

Rich JavaScript libraries for a ReactJS developer to use

Use the same components to build both web and mobile applications

Easy testing and QA using built-in tools

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Our senior ReactJS developers work with you throughout the entire development process and beyond, from project inception through to any training and support you may require once your solution has been implemented. We believe in thoroughly understanding your business requirements and the reasons why you need more innovative solutions.

Our senior ReactJS developers work with you throughout the entire development process and beyond, from project inception through to any training and support you may require once your solution has been implemented. We believe in thoroughly understanding your business requirements and the reasons why you need more innovative solutions.

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The Pulsion Approach to ReactJS Development

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Our senior ReactJS developers work with you throughout the entire development process and beyond, from project inception through to any training and support you may require once your solution has been implemented. We believe in thoroughly understanding your business requirements and the reasons why you need more innovative solutions.

We follow a meticulous, step by step process to ensure that we deliver the project success you expect, no matter the size or scope:

  1. Gathering and understanding your requirements.
  2. Designing a made-to-fit solution.
  3. Providing you with a detailed proposal for discussion, adjustment and sign-off.
  4. Building your application or web platform.
  5. Exhaustive pre-launch testing and QA analysis.
  6. Implementation.
  7. User interface training and ongoing support.

Dedicated Developer Models

Extended Team Augementation Model

In this scenario, you hire dedicated programmers to supplement your existing development team. They work full-time at your premises and typically support your own developers by bringing their additional specialised skills to the table.

This gives you the flexibility to scale your development resources as you need to, and to add extra hands on deck during peak times or for specific higher-intensity campaigns. It’s also more cost-effective than hiring permanent developers, reducing the overall development and maintenance costs that you would otherwise incur.

When to Choose This Kind of Extended Team Model
  • When you need to hire dedicated developers for a temporary skills infusion.
  • When you have intensive short-term projects that don’t warrant adding permanent staff.
  • When you need to use a specific programming language that your in-house team isn’t familiar with.
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Extended Team Augementation Model

In this scenario, you hire dedicated programmers to supplement your existing development team. They work full-time at your premises and typically support your own developers by bringing their additional specialised skills to the table.

This gives you the flexibility to scale your development resources as you need to, and to add extra hands on deck during peak times or for specific higher-intensity campaigns. It’s also more cost-effective than hiring permanent developers, reducing the overall development and maintenance costs that you would otherwise incur.

When to Choose This Kind of Extended Team Model
  • When you need to hire dedicated developers for a temporary skills infusion.
  • When you have intensive short-term projects that don’t warrant adding permanent staff.
  • When you need to use a specific programming language that your in-house team isn’t familiar with.
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Extended Team Augementation Model

In this scenario, you hire dedicated programmers to supplement your existing development team. They work full-time at your premises and typically support your own developers by bringing their additional specialised skills to the table.

This gives you the flexibility to scale your development resources as you need to, and to add extra hands on deck during peak times or for specific higher-intensity campaigns. It’s also more cost-effective than hiring permanent developers, reducing the overall development and maintenance costs that you would otherwise incur.

When to Choose This Kind of Extended Team Model
  • When you need to hire dedicated developers for a temporary skills infusion.
  • When you have intensive short-term projects that don’t warrant adding permanent staff.
  • When you need to use a specific programming language that your in-house team isn’t familiar with.
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  • Working efficiently on the projects with clear, stable, and settled requirements
  • The cost to build an app is fixed and discussed before the fulfillment of the project
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  • Working efficiently on the projects with clear, stable, and settled requirements
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  • Working efficiently on the projects with clear, stable, and settled requirements
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Key Things to Know About Custom Software Development

1. Workflow Efficiency

Using a bespoke software development company in the United Kingdom encourages digital transformation and lets you tailor products to your precise business needs. Operational efficiency rises when you choose bespoke software development over off-the-shelf solutions, which don’t always fit your needs. Instead, you address each unique challenge with a solution tailored to your company’s purpose.

2. Strategic Data Use

Top custom software development companies provide bespoke software that generates and organises data points to align with your specific objectives. Valuable insights from accurate data organisation and accessibility welcome data-driven decisions and strategic planning in bespoke business software. Data-driven strategies and decisions are the future of software development.

3. Seamless Connectivity and Collaboration

Collaboration and connectivity risks are much lower in bespoke business software. After all, bespoke software systems must communicate with each other to perform at their peak. Custom software development enhances connectivity and collaboration across departments, teams, and your tech stack throughout all the stages of custom software development.

A custom software development process follows a software development life cycle (SDLC), including the analysis, development, and maintenance phases. Our project managers gather, analyse, and document business and other requirements before defining the project scope or setting goals. The second last process step is quality assurance and testing for compatibility, usability, security, and more.

Outsourcing your custom software development needs to companies like ours ensures you have a dedicated team managing every step of the custom software development process. Our project managers are experienced in using Agile methodologies, DevOps, Waterfall, Lean, RAD, and Kanban. Additionally, our dedicated teams use continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD).

A custom software development process follows a software development life cycle (SDLC), including the analysis, development, and maintenance phases. Our project managers gather, analyse, and document business and other requirements before defining the project scope or setting goals. The second last process step is quality assurance and testing for compatibility, usability, security, and more.

Outsourcing your custom software development needs to companies like ours ensures you have a dedicated team managing every step of the custom software development process. Our project managers are experienced in using Agile methodologies, DevOps, Waterfall, Lean, RAD, and Kanban. Additionally, our dedicated teams use continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD).

A custom software development process follows a software development life cycle (SDLC), including the analysis, development, and maintenance phases. Our project managers gather, analyse, and document business and other requirements before defining the project scope or setting goals. The second last process step is quality assurance and testing for compatibility, usability, security, and more.

Outsourcing your custom software development needs to companies like ours ensures you have a dedicated team managing every step of the custom software development process. Our project managers are experienced in using Agile methodologies, DevOps, Waterfall, Lean, RAD, and Kanban. Additionally, our dedicated teams use continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD).

A custom software development process follows a software development life cycle (SDLC), including the analysis, development, and maintenance phases. Our project managers gather, analyse, and document business and other requirements before defining the project scope or setting goals. The second last process step is quality assurance and testing for compatibility, usability, security, and more.

Outsourcing your custom software development needs to companies like ours ensures you have a dedicated team managing every step of the custom software development process. Our project managers are experienced in using Agile methodologies, DevOps, Waterfall, Lean, RAD, and Kanban. Additionally, our dedicated teams use continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD).

A custom software development process follows a software development life cycle (SDLC), including the analysis, development, and maintenance phases. Our project managers gather, analyse, and document business and other requirements before defining the project scope or setting goals. The second last process step is quality assurance and testing for compatibility, usability, security, and more.

Outsourcing your custom software development needs to companies like ours ensures you have a dedicated team managing every step of the custom software development process. Our project managers are experienced in using Agile methodologies, DevOps, Waterfall, Lean, RAD, and Kanban. Additionally, our dedicated teams use continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD).

Best Practices for Custom Software Development

Setting Clear Goals

Propelling your timeline, expectations, and scope, and defining your project’s requirements to ensure focus and clarity for all stakeholders is part of our software development standards and best practices.

Methodology Selection

Selecting development methodologies like Agile or DevOps for iterative development to achieve your business goals.

Collaborative Input

Involving key stakeholders in the requirements analysis and gathering process to diversely pivot the project requirements.

User-Centric Design

Using design approaches that centre around user expectations and needs, which adhere strictly to high accessibility standards and ease of use.

Quality-First Pracrice

Applying continuous integration and test-driven development (TDD) to provide high-quality products and outputs.

Scalable Architecture

Using a modular structure or microservices in application development to encourage scalable business growth.

Robust Data Integrity

Implementing robust security against cyber threats with cutting-edge security technologies and protocols.

Standard Coding

Applying standardised coding like PEP 8 for Python or using Angular CLI to make it more readable.

Clear and Effective Communication

Collaborating and communicating with you on Slack, Jira, Google Meet, Asana, and Microsoft Teams.

Future Proofing Software

Strategising and future-proofing in web and mobile software with ongoing support, maintenance, and updates.

Detailed Documents

Providing detailed documentation often using our tool called Requiment to automate requirements documentation, and giving you detailed documents for the code and processes.

Flexible Budgeting

Setting aside funds for unexpected technical issues in bespoke software using flexible budgeting.

Version Control Systems

Employing version control systems to track and manage code changes in bespoke software, including tools like Git, Azure DevOps, Monotone, CVS, SVN, Bazaar, and Helix Core.

Agile Management Strategies

Using Agile management and implementing Scrum and Kanban frameworks to pivot Agile methods.

Adaptable Project Strategies

Remaining flexible enough to adjust and evolve strategies as your software needs change.

User-Centric Iteration

Following user-centric iteration to propel business growth with user feedback continuously enhancing iterative development in digital products.

Empower Users

Empowering your users and providing comprehensive training to let them make the most of your mobile apps or software.

Performance Monitoring

Monitoring performance in web and mobile applications with analytics to ensure ongoing insights and enhancements.

Technological Advancement

Successful delivery of projects after integrating the latest generative artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, or blockchain technologies.

Reflective Improvement

Continuously performing post-development evaluations to identify enhancements for future projects.

We’ve got your tech stack covered.

We are proficient in various programming languages, tools, and frameworks.

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Why Choose Pulsion for Custom Software Development

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Talent Aligning With Your Time Zone

Our software developers work in your time zone in the United Kingdom to ensure you always have someone available when you need updates, communication, or fast responses. Our delivery manager will collaborate with you on your time zone to meet your business and communication needs and all deadlines, whether using our custom MVP development with a minimum budget or full web design and development services. Meanwhile, collaboration tools like Jira and Slack help you communicate effectively with our top talent during the development process. We can also cater to overlapping time zones with our diverse talent pool.

Flexible Engagement Models

Hire dedicated developers or teams to work on flexible engagement models to accommodate your company’s needs. We’re adaptable with a part-time or full-time engagement model offering the ideal working relationship for your bespoke software development. Our engagement models empower you to determine how you work with us. Hire mobile app developers or choose our outsourcing software development services with dedicated expert teams with the engagement model to fit your project objectives like a glove.

Trusted Custom App Development Partner Since 1994

Learn more about us to realise how custom software development has been our game since 1994. We’ve worked with multiple clients around the United Kingdom, earning our reputation as a trusted bespoke software development company through a long history of web and app development. We demonstrate commitment to our notable clients with over two decades of experience, spanning various case studies. We remain dedicated and committed, whether through bespoke app development or implementing complex ERP enterprise systems.

Our Process. Simple, Seamless, Streamlined

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We learn about your business needs and goals. This allows us to better understand what you’re looking for in your software solutions and team structure.

Get Top Software Developers on Your Team

We’ll provide you with best-fit software developers according to your requirements. They’ll have both the technical expertise and soft skills required to accelerate your project.

Get Started and Track Performance

Once we have placed the right-fit software developers on your team and they are fully onboarded, we’ll get to work.

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FAQ

Our custom approach to web and app development lets you meet specific objectives and needs within your business while overcoming unique challenges. Off-the-shelf software targets a general audience, while custom mobile app development emphasises mobile app development to meet particular industry needs and objectives. Custom software development is flexible and can more easily integrate with current software to offer simple solutions that work for your unique needs.

Many factors influence how to choose a custom software development company in the United Kingdom. For example, look for software developers who suit your preferred technology stack expertise or have a track record of using methodologies better suited to your project, such as Agile or DevOps.

Furthermore, cultural compatibility during the development of software products also matters. You want custom software developers who complement your digital product by understanding UK government compliances and local end-user mentality before web or mobile app development.

Additionally, consider the communication styles. Web and mobile app development is technical, but working with a local developer ensures seamless collaboration, communication, and understanding. Consider outsourcing IT services pros and cons before choosing a bespoke development company.

The costs of custom software development will differ significantly, depending on project size, complexity, and technologies. How much does it cost to develop an app in the UK? It could range, and we offer multiple tips and strategies to reduce software development costs, even helping you learn how to reduce cloud hosting costs. Upfront costs may be higher in custom software development, but we provide many tips to reduce costs, including how custom software mitigates ongoing license fees.

A project timeline also depends on the scope, requirements, and complexity of custom software development. Custom app or web design and development can take 3 to 9 months, depending on whether you want complex custom business software or simple mobile apps.

Our software engineers can integrate new bespoke software with existing systems when you hire our software development services. Our team’s technical expertise spans seamless integration to ensure the legacy and new software systems communicate effectively to ensure compatibility within an infrastructure. Our cloud migration services also lead to seamless integration.

It’s one of our top 10 questions to ask a software development company. We apply multiple measures and protocols to ensure the security and integrity of your development project and digital solutions. We enforce strict non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) to protect your intellectual property, perform regular security audits, and comply with UK government data protection regulations. We also use:

  • Data encryption and analysis
  • Disaster response plans
  • Ongoing security testing
  • Quality assurance software testing
  • Risk assessment software
  • Secure coding practices and audits
  • Secure development tools and frameworks
  • Strict authentication and authorisation controls
  • Threat modeling
  • Vulnerability patching

Software developers use multiple technologies for custom commercial software, bespoke business software, or small-scale digital products. Hire ReactJS developers from our team to use the React framework in mobile app development, or hire dedicated Angular developers for AngularJS development services. We also use JavaScript, Python, HTML, CSS, .NET, and other programming languages.

Furthermore, our software development team uses version control systems like Git, Azure DevOps Server, Apache Subversion, and Source Code Control System. Additionally, our dedicated teams use NetBeans, Eclipse, Visual Studio, and other integrated development environments (IDEs) in custom software development. The technologies depend on requirements, budget, timeline, and needs.

Answer the question by asking what is bespoke software development. A custom software development company like ours can design bespoke software to scale as your business grows and requirements change. Our excellent project management skills and software engineering team tailor solutions to your current needs while allowing opportunities for growth and scalability with the future in mind.

Custom software development is suitable for small businesses and startups. Opt for (MVP) development if you worry about a minimum budget. MVP development lets you scale bespoke software as the business grows and evolves. It may cost a bit more upfront but has cost-effective benefits in the long run when developing mobile apps or websites for small businesses. Custom software development for startups improves the operational efficiency of your software solution.

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Cost and Demand

The cost of developing a React Native app varies based on complexity and features. On average, it’s more cost-effective than native development due to code sharing. React native app development cost can range between £15,000 to £150,000.

Yes, React Native is still in high demand. Its cross-platform capabilities and large community support ensure continued popularity in mobile app development.

Absolutely, React Native has a promising future. Facebook’s ongoing commitment, regular updates, and widespread adoption indicate its sustained relevance.

Suitability and Choices

React Native may not be ideal for apps requiring intricate platform-specific functionalities. High-performance gaming or apps heavily reliant on native modules might benefit more from native development.

Yes, React Native is an excellent choice for many apps. It streamlines development, promotes code reuse, and facilitates efficient cross-platform deployment.

React Native has gained widespread adoption, and numerous well-known applications have been built using this framework. Some notable examples include:

  • Facebook: The social media giant utilises React Native for portions of its mobile app, showcasing the framework’s scalability and performance.
  • Instagram: As a subsidiary of Facebook, Instagram benefits from React Native’s cross-platform capabilities, ensuring a consistent user experience on both iOS and Android.
  • UberEats: The food delivery platform leverages React Native to provide a seamless and efficient ordering experience for users on different mobile devices.
  • Airbnb: The popular accommodation and travel platform employs React Native to streamline development, enabling them to maintain a feature-rich and visually appealing app across platforms.
  • Walmart: The retail giant uses React Native for certain features within its mobile app, emphasising the framework’s versatility in the e-commerce sector.
  • Tesla: React Native has been employed by Tesla for certain aspects of its mobile app, showcasing its applicability even in the automotive industry.

These examples demonstrate the diversity of applications that have successfully utilised React Native, emphasising its suitability for various industries and use cases. It’s a testament to the framework’s ability to deliver a consistent and high-quality user experience across different platforms.

If you’re considering React Native for your app development needs, these success stories highlight the framework’s proven track record in powering some of the most widely-used and successful mobile app applications in the world.

React native or swift is often debated. Both major players in mobile app development, with React Native excelling in cross-platform versatility for iOS and Android, while Swift is the preferred choice for native iOS app development within the Apple ecosystem. React Native, based on JavaScript, boasts a large community, extensive documentation, and quicker development speed. It’s ideal for MVPs and simpler apps.

Swift, Apple’s language, maximises hardware capabilities and excels in security and performance for complex applications. The choice depends on project requirements, with React Native favoured for speed and flexibility, and Swift for intricate iOS development. The decision should align with project specifics and developer expertise.

Ultimately, the choice depends on your specific project needs, development preferences, and the level of control and flexibility you require. Use Expo if you prioritise a quick start, simplified development, and don’t need extensive customisation or access to native modules beyond what Expo provides. Use React Native without Expo if you require full customisation, access to native modules, and plan to build a more complex app.

Capabilities and Limitations

React Native development requires knowledge of JavaScript, React, and the React Native framework. Developers also need access to the appropriate development environments for iOS and Android.

React Native excels in cross-platform app development, but it does have limitations. Animations may not be as smooth, making it unsuitable for graphics-intensive games. It struggles with OpenGL and game development and heavy computing tasks, as JavaScript isn’t as efficient. Integrating device sensors is challenging, often requiring Swift, Objective-C, or Java. While React Native offers time and cost benefits, it’s crucial to consider native development for graphics-intensive or feature-specific apps. Additionally, its reliance on third-party modules may lead to incomplete documentation and adherence to Facebook’s guidelines, impacting certain functionalities.

Yes, you can build a complete app using only React Native. It allows for the development of fully functional and feature-rich applications without the need for separate native codebases.

Advantages and Unique Aspects

React Native accelerates development with code sharing, offers a rich ecosystem, and provides a smooth user experience. It’s a go-to choice for efficient cross-platform development.

React Native may face performance issues with highly complex apps. Additionally, some platform-specific features might require native modules, and initial setup may be challenging for beginners.

React Native solves the challenge of developing and maintaining separate codebases for iOS and Android by allowing developers to use a single codebase for both platforms, enhancing efficiency and consistency.

The main advantage of React Native is its cross-platform capability, enabling developers to write code once and deploy it on both iOS and Android platforms, reducing development time and costs.

Usage and Ecosystem

A significant and growing percentage of mobile apps, including those from major companies like Facebook, Instagram, and Airbnb, are built using React Native.

React Native is designed specifically for mobile app development, providing access to native features and performance optimisations that React alone does not offer.

React Native’s uniqueness lies in its ability to combine the efficiency of cross-platform development with the look and feel of native apps, thanks to its use of native components.

React Native is used with JavaScript and the React library, leveraging their capabilities to create a bridge between the JavaScript code and native modules on iOS and Android platforms.

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