@react-native/gradle-plugin

Automatic linking of project dependencies

Automatically links all project dependencies declared in your `package.json` file with your Android project, eliminating the need for manual linking. This feature simplifies the process of adding and updating React Native modules that include native Android code.

apply plugin: '@react-native/gradle-plugin'

Customizable build configurations

Allows for customization of build configurations, such as specifying the entry file for the React Native bundle or enabling bundling for release builds. This feature provides flexibility in how React Native components are built and integrated into your Android app.

project.ext.react = [
    entryFile: 'index.js',
    bundleInRelease: true
]

Asset bundling and packaging

Automates the process of bundling JavaScript code and assets (such as images and fonts) into your Android application. This ensures that all necessary React Native components and resources are included in the app package, ready for distribution.

bundleReleaseJsAndAssets {
    dependsOn 'mergeReleaseResources'
    dependsOn 'bundleReleaseJsAndAssets'
}