- There is a widespread misconception that “React Native has been discontinued” or that “Meta has abandoned it.”
- This is not true. React Native continues to receive regular updates and is actively discussed at major global conferences.
- The confusion largely stems from Meta’s new product Threads being built with fully native technologies (Swift and Kotlin/Jetpack Compose).
- The rumor that “even Meta has abandoned React Native” is only half true — Threads chose native for product-specific reasons, while React Native remains actively used across many products.
- *Instagram*
- Adopted React Native starting in 2016.
- Achieved 80–99% code reuse, significantly improving development speed.
- Delivered better UX than WebView-based approaches and reduced build times.
- *Facebook Marketplace*
- Core UI surfaces (Seller Hub, product detail pages, profiles, etc.) were built with React Native.
- Implemented complex gestures and animations using tools like PanResponder.
- Meta engineer Blair Vanderhoof: “React Native was key to Marketplace’s growth.”
### Maximizing Productivity in Chrome Without a Mouse
- If you care about productivity, reducing mouse usage in Chrome makes a real difference.
- Most frequently used features can be handled with a single keyboard shortcut.
- Internalizing these shortcuts noticeably speeds up tab management, navigation, and development workflows.
### Essential Tab Management Shortcuts
- Switch tabs: `Ctrl/Cmd + Tab`, `Ctrl/Cmd + 1–8`, `Ctrl/Cmd + 9`
- Close / Reopen: `Ctrl/Cmd + W`, `Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + W`
- New window / Incognito window: `Ctrl/Cmd + N`, `Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + N`
- Search all tabs: `Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + A` → Especially useful when you have many tabs open
- Open history: `Ctrl/Cmd + Y` → Perfect for “What was that page I just visited?” moments
### Basic but Essential
- Back / Forward: `Ctrl/Cmd + [`, `Alt + ←`
- Scroll: `Space` / `Shift + Space`
- Focus address bar: `Ctrl/Cmd + L`
### Hidden Power of the Address Bar
- Use it as a calculator (type expressions directly)
- Perform instant unit conversions (e.g., cm → inch)
- Type `@` to switch search modes (including AI mode)
It’s not just a URL field — it’s closer to a quick command launcher.
### Developer Shortcuts
- Open DevTools: `Ctrl/Cmd + Option/Alt + I`
- Toggle element picker: `Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + C`
- Hard refresh (ignore cache): `Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + R`
Next.js comes with several built-in capabilities.
For example, it supports prefetching, server-side caching, and even cache clustering if you need scalability.
It also has a significant market share right now.
Of course, React Router 7 (and Remix) can handle similar features.
But adoption matters — a larger ecosystem usually means better job opportunities and stronger community support.
If you haven’t used any major framework yet, I’d recommend starting with Next.js.
It’s a solid way to learn the modern React stack and understand how full-stack React apps are structured.
- There is a widespread misconception that “React Native has been discontinued” or that “Meta has abandoned it.” - This is not true. React Native continues to receive regular updates and is actively discussed at major global conferences. - The confusion largely stems from Meta’s new product Threads being built with fully native technologies (Swift and Kotlin/Jetpack Compose). - The rumor that “even Meta has abandoned React Native” is only half true — Threads chose native for product-specific reasons, while React Native remains actively used across many products.
- *Instagram* - Adopted React Native starting in 2016. - Achieved 80–99% code reuse, significantly improving development speed. - Delivered better UX than WebView-based approaches and reduced build times.
- *Facebook Marketplace* - Core UI surfaces (Seller Hub, product detail pages, profiles, etc.) were built with React Native. - Implemented complex gestures and animations using tools like PanResponder. - Meta engineer Blair Vanderhoof: “React Native was key to Marketplace’s growth.”