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What is Hermes engine and why is it used in React Native?
Updated May 6, 2026
Short answer
Hermes is a lightweight JavaScript engine optimized for React Native performance.
Deep explanation
Hermes improves startup time, memory usage, and app size by precompiling JavaScript into bytecode. It also reduces runtime parsing overhead and improves garbage collection efficiency, making it ideal for mobile environments.
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