Firebase Crashlytics: Identify bugs in React Native apps
Blog post from LogRocket
App developers often face the challenge of addressing bugs and crashes that persist even after thorough testing, leading to user dissatisfaction and potentially poor reviews. Firebase Crashlytics is a crash-reporting tool designed to help developers collect detailed information about app crashes, enabling them to diagnose and fix issues efficiently. To integrate Crashlytics into a React Native app, developers must first set up a Firebase project and integrate the Firebase SDK. For iOS, this involves modifying the AppDelegate.m file, while the Android setup requires adjustments to the build.gradle files. Developers can then verify the integration by enabling Crashlytics in debug mode and forcing test crashes. Crashlytics provides APIs to track both fatal and non-fatal crashes, log errors, and set user attributes, allowing developers to gain insights into app performance and user interactions. The tool also offers the option to disable crash data collection, giving users control over data sharing. By leveraging Crashlytics, developers can improve app stability and enhance the user experience.