How does React Native handle code splitting and lazy loading in large applications?

React Native does not support web-style code splitting natively, but lazy loading is achieved via dynamic imports and module-level splitting strategies.

Unlike web React, React Native bundles JavaScript into a single file by default. However, large apps simulate code splitting using techniques like dynamic imports, deferred loading of screens, and module-based architecture. Navigation-based lazy loading ensures screens are only initialized when needed. In modern setups, Metro bundler optimizations and inline requires reduce startup cost by deferring module execution.