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Provides an incremental adoption strategy to migrate native iOS or Android apps to React Native or Expo using @callstack/react-native-brownfield for initial…

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Provides an incremental adoption strategy to migrate native iOS or Android apps to React Native or Expo using @callstack/react-native-brownfield for initial…

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Migrating to React Native

Overview

Prescriptive workflow for incremental adoption of React Native in existing native apps using @callstack/react-native-brownfield, from initial setup through phased host integration.

  • Expo track

  • Bare React Native track

Use one track per task unless the user explicitly asks for migration or comparison.

Migration Strategy

Use this strategy for brownfield migration planning and execution:

  • Assess app state and select Expo or bare path.

  • Perform initial setup with @callstack/react-native-brownfield.

  • Package RN artifacts (XCFramework/AAR) from the RN source app.

  • Integrate one RN surface into the host app and validate startup/runtime.

  • Repeat integration by feature/screen for incremental rollout.

Agent Guardrails (Global)

Apply these rules across all reference files:

  • Select one path first (Expo or bare) and do not mix steps.

  • Use placeholders from the docs (<framework_target_name>, <android_module_name>, <registered_module_name>) and resolve from project files.

  • Validate each packaging command before moving to host integration.

  • Prefer official docs for long platform snippets and CLI option details.

  • Keep host apps isolated from direct React Native APIs when possible (facade approach).

  • For startup/runtime verification, use agent-device to open the host app, navigate to the RN surface, capture snapshots/screenshots, and collect device evidence. If it is missing and verification needs it, install it through the environment's approved/trusted path or ask the user to install or enable it.

Canonical Docs

Path Selection Gate (Must Run First)

Before selecting any reference file, classify the project:

  • If no React Native app exists yet, use Expo creation path:

  • expo-create-app.md -> expo-quick-start.md

  • If React Native app exists, inspect package.json and app.json:

  • Expo if expo is present or Expo plugin workflow is requested.

  • Bare RN if native folders and direct RN CLI workflow are used without Expo path requirements.

  • If still unclear, ask one disambiguation question.

  • Continue with exactly one path.

When to Apply

Reference this package when:

  • Planning incremental migration from native-only apps to React Native or Expo

  • Creating brownfield integration flows for Expo or bare React Native projects

  • Performing initial setup with @callstack/react-native-brownfield

  • Generating iOS XCFramework artifacts from a React Native app

  • Generating and publishing Android AAR artifacts from a React Native app

  • Integrating generated artifacts into host iOS/Android apps

Quick Reference

File Description quick-start.md Shared preflight and mandatory path-selection gate expo-create-app.md Scaffold a new Expo app before Expo brownfield setup expo-quick-start.md Expo plugin setup and packaging readiness expo-ios-integration.md Expo iOS packaging and host startup integration expo-android-integration.md Expo Android packaging, publish, and host integration bare-quick-start.md Bare React Native baseline setup bare-ios-xcframework-generation.md Bare iOS XCFramework generation bare-android-aar-generation.md Bare Android AAR generation and publish bare-ios-native-integration.md Bare iOS host integration bare-android-native-integration.md Bare Android host integration

Problem -> Skill Mapping

Problem Start With Need path decision first quick-start.md Need to create a new Expo app for brownfield expo-create-app.md Need Expo brownfield setup and plugin wiring expo-quick-start.md Need Expo iOS brownfield integration expo-ios-integration.md Need Expo Android brownfield integration expo-android-integration.md Need bare RN baseline setup bare-quick-start.md Need bare RN iOS XCFramework generation bare-ios-xcframework-generation.md Need bare RN Android AAR generation/publish bare-android-aar-generation.md Need bare RN iOS host integration bare-ios-native-integration.md Need bare RN Android host integration bare-android-native-integration.md