Open Native and Universal Native Modules - Cross-Platform Development

This conversation examines Open Native and how it enables React Native native modules to work across ecosystems, particularly in NativeScript. It discusses native module architecture, runtime, and cross-platform compatibility.

Syllabus

Intro
Guest intro: Jamie Birch
What is Native Script and how does it work?
Is React Native a dependency of Native Script, or the other way round?
The problem with native experience across platforms today
Expo Unimodules
Origins and the idea behind Open Native
Native Modules in React Native in practice: autolinker, methods, views, adapter
React Native-specific architectural decisions
Runtime
Open Native’s role in using React Native native modules in Native Script
Open Native vs. React Native implementation summary
Thank yous