Simplifying Mobile Development With React Native For Couchbase Lite [Video]

Couchbase Lite is a NoSQL database designed for mobile and embedded devices, allowing seamless data management even in offline environments. Today, I’m excited to introduce the new React Native – Native Module for Couchbase Lite, now available in public beta on NPM.

Why React Native with Expo?

Building mobile apps with vanilla React Native can be quite challenging due to the complexities around managing routing, modules, and app infrastructure. This is where frameworks like Expo step in to make development more approachable. Expo has become the most popular framework for React Native apps, and the React Native team now recommends using it for new projects, especially for its rich SDK and ease of use.

Our Native Module is designed to work seamlessly with both Expo and React Native apps. For Expo users, running the app in dev-client mode will give access to native modules, making it easier to integrate with Couchbase Lite. Here’s a detailed installation guide for getting started.

Repository & open source project

You can access the React …