[Due for payment 2025-07-04] [Due for payment 2025-06-18] Upgrade React Native to 0.79

[mountiny]

Upgrade React Native (RN) to the Latest Version for Enhanced Performance and Compatibility

Background:

Over time, our codebase has grown to include numerous custom patches, and the open-source ecosystem around React Native continues to evolve with frequent updates, performance improvements, and new features. Third-party libraries often adapt quickly to these changes.

Problem:

Using an outdated React Native version complicates patch management, restricts compatibility with modern libraries, and negatively impacts app performance and stability.

Solution:

• Upgrade React Native to latest version and update dependencies
• Audit and remove unnecessary patches
• Conduct thorough testing for stability.

@war-in @WoLewicki @j-piasecki

Issue Owner

Current Issue Owner: @shubham1206agra

[WoLewicki]

I'll be helping with it!

[war-in]

Hi, I'm going to work on this 🤝

[war-in]

Hi, I prepared two drafts (OD, ND). Currently, we need to wait for some libs (like expo and react-native-airship) to support RN 0.78.
I'm going to monitor those libraries and start working on the bump again once they're ready 🫡

[mountiny]

Thanks! Lets focus on the 77 to be brought over the finish line

[mountiny]

pushing the 0.77 ahead