microsoftReact Native for Windows
Build native Windows apps with React.
See the official React Native website for an introduction to React Native.
React Native is a framework developed by Meta that enables you to build world-class application experiences on native platforms using a consistent developer experience based on JavaScript and React. The focus of React Native is on developer efficiency across all the platforms you care about - learn once, write anywhere.
This repository adds support for the Windows 10 SDK, which allows you to build apps for all devices supported by Windows 10 including PCs, tablets, 2-in-1s, Xbox, Mixed reality devices etc.
Visit the official React Native for Windows + macOS website to learn more.
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Status and roadmap
Check out our blog if you'd like to stay up to date on the status of React Native for Windows and check out current and past roadmaps. We will post all new releases, updates and general news about the project there.
Requirements
You can run React Native Windows apps only on devices supported by the Windows 10 SDK.
For a full and detailed list of the system requirements and how to set up your development platform, see our System Requirements documentation on our website.
Getting Started
See the Getting Started Guide on our React Native for Windows + macOS website to build your first React Native for Windows app.
Logging Issues
Search the existing issues and try to make sure your problem doesn’t already exist before opening a new issue. If your issue doesn't exist yet, try to make sure you provide as much information as possible to us so we can help you sooner. It’s helpful if you include information like:
- The version of Windows, React Native, React Native Windows extension, and device family (i.e., mobile, desktop, Xbox, etc.) where you ran into the issue.
- A stack trace and reduced repro case when possible.
- Ensure the appropriate template is used when filing your issue(s).
Contributing
See Contributing guidelines for how to setup your fork of the repo and start a PR to contribute to React Native for Windows.
good first issue and help wanted are great starting points for PRs.
Documentation
React Native already has great documentation and we're working to ensure the React Native Windows is part of that documentation story.
React Native for Windows has it's own separate documentation site where Windows and macOS specific information, like API docs and blog updates live.
Examples
- Using the CLI in the Getting Started guide will set you up with a sample React Native for Windows app that you can begin editing right away.
- If you're looking for sample code, just browse the RNTester folder in the GitHub web UI
License
The React Native Windows extension, including modifications to the original Meta source code, and all newly contributed code is provided under the MIT License. Portions of the React Native Windows extension derived from React Native are copyright Meta.
Code of Conduct
This project has adopted the Microsoft Open Source Code of Conduct. For more information see the Code of Conduct FAQ or contact opencode@microsoft.com with any additional questions or comments.