I've been working on it for more than 4 years. Let me break it down for you!
1. Write Once, Run Everywhere: You can make apps for both Android and iOS at the same time.
2. JavaScript: Write your code once in JavaScript, and boom, it works on both phone types. Super cool, right?
3. No Fake App Stuff: Unlike some apps that just pretend to be real but are just showing you a website, React Native gives you the real app experience.
4. Expo: No more time wasted in environment setup, or navigating resources. You get to the fun part quicker with Expo.
5. Low learning curve: Know a bit of HTML, CSS, and JS? Then you're all set to start creating!
6. Mix and Match: You can mix in some native code from Android or iOS if you want to.
7. Community: You get tons of tools and help from the community.
8. Hot Reload: Change something in your code and see it change in the app right away. No waiting around!
9. Not Just for Phones: You're not limited to just phones. Make apps for TVs, computers, and even AR and VR!
10. Everyone's Working on It: Since it's open-source, lots of people are always making it better and adding new cool stuff.
React Native isn't just some trend that'll disappear tomorrow. It's a really useful tool that makes building apps a lot easier and more fun.