React Native Cross-Platform Development: One Codebase for Mobile, TV, and Beyond

Every article about React Native says the same thing: it lets you build iOS and Android apps from one codebase. That's true, but it's only half the story. I've spent 9+ years building cross-platform applications — not just for phones, but for Smart TVs, set-top boxes, and streaming platforms serving 80M+ viewers. React Native cross-platform development in 2026 means targeting 7+ platforms from a single monorepo. Here's what that actually looks like in production. React Native in 2026: More Than