diff --git a/src/routes/blog/post/flutter-vs-react-native/+page.markdoc b/src/routes/blog/post/flutter-vs-react-native/+page.markdoc index cc65d0c204..a306775b51 100644 --- a/src/routes/blog/post/flutter-vs-react-native/+page.markdoc +++ b/src/routes/blog/post/flutter-vs-react-native/+page.markdoc @@ -61,7 +61,7 @@ One of the primary differences between Flutter and React Native is the programmi **Dart** comes with several notable benefits: - **Ahead-of-time (AOT) compilation**: Dart compiles your code into native machine code ahead of time. This allows Flutter apps to start quickly and run efficiently, which is especially important for data-intensive apps or apps with complex animations. -- **Just-intTime (JIT) compilation**: During development, Dart uses JIT, allowing for fast development cycles through **hot reloads**. You can see changes in your app almost instantly without restarting. +- **Just-in-Time (JIT) compilation**: During development, Dart uses JIT, allowing for fast development cycles through **hot reloads**. You can see changes in your app almost instantly without restarting. Dart's ability to compile directly into native code can significantly improve performance, especially for apps that: @@ -94,10 +94,10 @@ JavaScript's main advantage is its widespread use. Most development teams are al Another significant difference between Flutter and React Native is how each framework handles the **user interface (UI)**. UI design plays an important role in how users interact with your app, and each framework offers different levels of control and customization. -## Flutter's approach to UI: Skia rendering engine +## Flutter's approach to UI: Impeller rendering engine -- Flutter uses its own rendering engine, **Skia**, to draw every pixel on the screen. -- This means developers have **complete control** over the app's look and behavior, allowing for **pixel-perfect designs** that are consistent across both iOS and Android. +- Flutter uses the **Impeller rendering engine** by default on iOS, optimizing for smoother animations and reduced "jank" during interactions. +- Flutter provides **Material** and **Cupertino widgets** that align with Android and iOS styles, minimizing the need to mimic native behavior while allowing for a consistent UI across platforms. This control is particularly valuable for: @@ -106,7 +106,7 @@ This control is particularly valuable for: **Downsides** of Flutter's UI approach: -- Since Flutter doesn't use native UI components, the app may not feel as “native” as a React Native app. +- Since Flutter doesn't use native UI components directly, the app may not feel as “native” as a React Native app. - Flutter provides **widgets** that mimic native components, but these aren't identical, and users might notice slight differences in look and behavior. ## React Native's approach to UI: Native components @@ -182,7 +182,7 @@ Both frameworks provide a smooth development experience, but their approaches di | **Programming Language** | Dart | JavaScript | | **Compilation** | Ahead-of-Time (AOT), Just-in-Time (JIT) | JavaScript Bridge (with Hermes engine) | | **Performance** | High due to native code compilation | Slower due to JavaScript bridge overhead | -| **UI Customization** | Full control (Skia rendering engine) | Native UI components | +| **UI Customization** | Full control (Impeller rendering engine on iOS) | Native UI components | | **Learning Curve** | Higher (Dart is less common) | Lower (JavaScript is widely used) | | **Ecosystem** | Growing, high-quality packages on pub.dev | Large but fragmented npm ecosystem | | **Development Tools** | Strong IDE integration, robust debugging | Good tools, but native code often needed |