What is React Native used for?

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React Native is used for building mobile applications that work on both iOS and Android platforms using a single codebase. It allows developers to write code in JavaScript and render it using native components, providing a near-native performance and user experience. This framework is popular for its efficiency in reducing development time and costs, making it a preferred choice for startups and companies looking to launch mobile apps quickly across multiple platforms.

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