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I understood that when you code in React, it allows you to use your code both for Android and for iOS. However, when I go to the main site it says that I need a Mac in order to code iOS applications.

Can someone explain the meaning of this, please?

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  • Apple only lets you develop for iOS on a Mac. Commented Dec 25, 2016 at 9:58
  • So how does React work? I thought you can cross-platform... Commented Dec 25, 2016 at 10:32
  • It is cross-platform, but you still need to compile native components. Commented Dec 25, 2016 at 10:33

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You need a mac, with xcode to build your app and test it on iOS devices.

The code is shared and compatible as long as you use the react native components.

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Yes but Xcode uses Swift or Objective-C, isn't React programmed in other compiler?
React = JavaScript, ReactNative = Bridge between native (Java, Objective-C, Swift) and JavaScript.
Thanks, that helps a lot can you please explain what makes a language Native?
In this case native is Java for android and Objective-C / Swift is for iOS. Additionally, Javascript is a Scripting language not a general purpose programming language like the others.
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This will give you a clear idea.

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