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Microsoft is rewriting Windows 11 shell in native code, killing the web slop slowing your PC

To fix performance issues, Microsoft is replacing sluggish React Native and WebView components in Windows 11 shell with fast ...
Windows Latest

Microsoft is killing Windows 11’s web app slop, encourages devs to build native apps using WinUI

At the Build 2026 developer conference, Microsoft encouraged developers to build more native apps for Windows 11.
Forbes

What Engineering Leaders Should Know About Cross-Platform Apps

Building mobile apps today can feel stuck in the past. Back in 2016, as a mobile engineer, I couldn’t get enough of Swift and Kotlin. They were sharp, powerful tools. But the landscape’s shifted.
InfoQ

Shopify's React Native Journey: an In-Flight Retrospective

A monthly overview of things you need to know as an architect or aspiring architect. Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with ...
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Cross-platform development: React Native 0.85 gets new animation backend

Meta has released React Native 0.85. Developers can use a new animation backend and get new features in the DevTools. Node.js versions that have reached their end-of-life date, as well as Node.js ...
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Hackers exploit critical React Native Metro bug to breach dev systems

Hackers are targeting developers by exploiting the critical vulnerability CVE-2025-11953 in the Metro server for React Native to deliver malicious payloads for Windows and Linux. On Windows, an ...