Over-The-Air Updates for Super Apps with React Native, Re.Pack and Zephyr Cloud

Module Federation is a dynamic technology that extends beyond micro frontends and faster builds to include over-the-air updates for React Native apps, thanks to efforts by Callstack's Re.Pack team and Zephyr Cloud. This capability allows developers to update native mobile apps without the need to deploy new binaries to app stores, improving deployment efficiency. The concept of "Super Apps," popular in Asia and exemplified by WeChat, refers to single applications that integrate multiple services, and can be achieved using React Native, Re.Pack, Module Federation, and Zephyr Cloud. By employing Module Federation in native apps, different feature teams can independently update app components, stored in separate buckets, that are then fetched by the main app at runtime, enabling seamless integration and rapid iteration. Zephyr Cloud facilitates these processes with its robust deployment and management features, including version control and rollback capabilities, which enhance user support and development speed. Nx, a tool for managing Module Federation setups, mitigates risks associated with dependency management and ensures scalable development, offering features like Task Caching and Orchestration. The create-zephyr-apps package streamlines the setup of React Native Super Apps, with comprehensive support and documentation available through Zephyr Cloud resources.