Development of multifunctional assistant in React Native technology

Application development has become a key factor for fast and efficient operations, but also for the competitiveness of companies - especially in fast-changing and growing industries such as logistics. In this environment, changes and demanding requirements occur daily, making it essential to have flexible tools at hand for both application development and maintenance. React Native is precisely the tool that helps create a multi-functional assistant for logistics. What are its greatest benefits? Let's look at them together.

React Native: the perfect development for logistics

The main advantage of React Native is its ability to write flexible code that can be deployed on both key platforms - Android and iOS. Writing code only once is a huge advantage that saves time and significantly reduces development and maintenance costs by up to 45% compared to native development. In logistics, where it's essential to react flexibly to changes and keep the apps constantly updated, such savings are downright crucial.

React Native is ideal because it offers a number of tools for rapid development (e.g. hot-reloading), a strong community, and a rich ecosystem of libraries and features to make the development process remarkably easy. Although the apps built in React Native may have lower performance than native apps, for most logistic solutions the difference doesn't matter at all.

Tracking shipments, scheduling, or managing inventory, whatever you need. React Native can handle a wide range of basic and complex operations. It can certainly compete successfully with any other powerful software. 

Do you wonder what popular apps are powered by React Native technology? Check it out on the official website... e.g. Discord, Bolt Food, Facebook and Tesla.

Expo: A tool or a godsend?

Another powerful feature of React Native is the Expo tool. Not familiar with it yet? Big mistake! Expo is a set of custom tools and services built around React. It helps developers quickly build and deliver apps for both Android and iOS platforms.

And that's not all!

Expo is an open tool that won't let you down when simplifying access to device features (such as location or notifications) from a single code for both platforms.

Moreover, we've already mentioned hot-reloading, which Expo fully supports! As a result, any changes to the code are immediately visible in the final application without the need to recompile. And the effect? A significant reduction in development time.

However, the benefits don't stop there. Additionally, Expo includes:

• Easy upload of apps directly to the App store and Google Play,
• access to the new EAS feature to create builds for testers,
• presence of a wide set of tools to make development more enjoyable in all aspects.

At Dactyl Group, we can't get enough of Expo and use it to speed up most applications - whenever the development allows it.

Clear choice not only for logistics

If you are looking for a fast and cost-effective solution, and your multifunctional logistics assistant still requires good performance, there is a clear favorite. React Native, enriched with features like Expo, is the ideal and flexible choice that fits your purposes.

We praise this combination of software everywhere we go and are happy to recommend it to you.

If you are unsure about anything or would appreciate some help, you know where to find us. At Dactyl Group, we can seamlessly provide you with a cutting-edge solution using React Native, or assist you in choosing the best option for your individual projects. Contact us!

This article was prepared by our front-end developer Lukáš Hanák.