React Native CI/CD using GitHub Actions

Time is a precious asset for developers, who often find themselves staring at code or waiting for app builds. Automating these processes with Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) can save significant time and resources. The article explores using GitHub Actions for CI/CD in React Native applications, illustrating how workflows can be defined to run based on specific conditions and events like pull requests and branch pushes. The setup includes configuring workflows for testing, building, and distributing applications via Firebase and Google Play Console. The CI phase ensures code quality by automating tests on protected branches, while the CD phase automates app distribution. Despite the benefits, the article notes a limitation in GitHub Actions regarding the inability to share steps across different jobs, which leads to redundancy. The piece concludes by highlighting the advantages of using tools like LogRocket to monitor and improve React Native applications, while also inviting developers to share their experiences with GitHub Actions and React Native.