react-native-brownfield-migration

Migrating to React Native

Overview

Prescriptive workflow for incremental adoption of React Native in existing native apps using @callstack/react-native-brownfield, from initial setup through phased host integration.

• Expo track
• Bare React Native track

Use one track per task unless the user explicitly asks for migration or comparison.

Migration Strategy

Use this strategy for brownfield migration planning and execution:

1. Assess app state and select Expo or bare path.
2. Perform initial setup with @callstack/react-native-brownfield.
3. Package RN artifacts (XCFramework/AAR) from the RN source app.
4. Integrate one RN surface into the host app and validate startup/runtime.
5. Repeat integration by feature/screen for incremental rollout.

Agent Guardrails (Global)

Apply these rules across all reference files:

1. Select one path first (Expo or bare) and do not mix steps.
2. Use placeholders from the docs (<framework_target_name>, <android_module_name>, <registered_module_name>) and resolve from project files.
3. Validate each packaging command before moving to host integration.
4. Prefer official docs for long platform snippets and CLI option details.
5. Keep host apps isolated from direct React Native APIs when possible (facade approach).

Canonical Docs

• Quick Start
• Expo Integration
• iOS Integration
• Android Integration
• Brownfield CLI
• Guidelines
• Troubleshooting

Path Selection Gate (Must Run First)

Before selecting any reference file, classify the project:

1. If no React Native app exists yet, use Expo creation path:
   • expo_create_app.md -> expo_quick_start.md
2. If React Native app exists, inspect package.json and app.json:
   • Expo if expo is present or Expo plugin workflow is requested.
   • Bare RN if native folders and direct RN CLI workflow are used without Expo path requirements.
3. If still unclear, ask one disambiguation question.
4. Continue with exactly one path.

When to Apply

Reference this package when:

• Planning incremental migration from native-only apps to React Native or Expo
• Creating brownfield integration flows for Expo or bare React Native projects
• Performing initial setup with @callstack/react-native-brownfield
• Generating iOS XCFramework artifacts from a React Native app
• Generating and publishing Android AAR artifacts from a React Native app
• Integrating generated artifacts into host iOS/Android apps

Quick Reference

File	Description
quick_start.md	Shared preflight and mandatory path-selection gate
expo_create_app.md	Scaffold a new Expo app before Expo brownfield setup
expo_quick_start.md	Expo plugin setup and packaging readiness
expo_ios_integration.md	Expo iOS packaging and host startup integration
expo_android_integration.md	Expo Android packaging, publish, and host integration
bare_quick_start.md	Bare React Native baseline setup
bare_ios_xcframework_generation.md	Bare iOS XCFramework generation
bare_android_aar_generation.md	Bare Android AAR generation and publish
bare_ios_native_integration.md	Bare iOS host integration
bare_android_native_integration.md	Bare Android host integration

Problem -> Skill Mapping

Problem	Start With
Need path decision first	quick_start.md
Need to create a new Expo app for brownfield	expo_create_app.md
Need Expo brownfield setup and plugin wiring	expo_quick_start.md
Need Expo iOS brownfield integration	expo_ios_integration.md
Need Expo Android brownfield integration	expo_android_integration.md
Need bare RN baseline setup	bare_quick_start.md
Need bare RN iOS XCFramework generation	bare_ios_xcframework_generation.md
Need bare RN Android AAR generation/publish	bare_android_aar_generation.md
Need bare RN iOS host integration	bare_ios_native_integration.md
Need bare RN Android host integration	bare_android_native_integration.md