Over-the-Air Updates
EAS Update, CodePush alternatives, when OTA works vs when it doesn't, and instant mobile deployments
The biggest frustration in mobile development is the release cycle. On the web, you deploy a fix and users get it instantly. On mobile, you submit a new build, wait for app store review (1-24 hours for Apple, hours to days for Google), then wait for users to update their apps. A typo fix can take a week to reach all users.
Over-the-Air (OTA) updates bypass this entire process. You push a JavaScript bundle update, and users get it the next time they open your app — no app store review, no download from the store, no user action required.
This is one of the most powerful advantages of React Native over native development. Since your business logic and UI are JavaScript, you can update them without touching the native code that requires app store approval.
How OTA Updates Work
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