On March 5th, 2025 ByteDance introduced Lynx. This open-source framework lets web developers build native UIs for mobile and web using familiar tools like CSS and React-like patterns.
Designed for smooth performance with a multithreaded engine, Lynx aims to handle large-scale applications. Unlike React Native, which bridges JavaScript to native components, Lynx renders directly to native elements while keeping a web-like development experience. It’s open-source, meaning anyone can contribute, but will it catch on?
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