Hi everyone,
I’m working on a React Native CLI project and I’m not sure which package manager to use. I’ve heard good things about NPM, Yarn, and PNPM, but I’m not sure which one is best for React Native right now.
Can anyone share their experience? I’m mainly looking at:
- How fast it installs packages
- If it causes any weird issues
- How easy it is to use
- If it works well with React Native stuff
I tried using PNPM but ran into some problems. The packages weren’t installing right and some things just didn’t work. I tried a few fixes but no luck.
Has anyone here used PNPM with React Native successfully? Or should I stick with Yarn or NPM? Thanks for any advice!
As someone who’s been working with React Native for years, I’ve tried all three package managers you mentioned. In my experience, Yarn has consistently outperformed the others for React Native projects. Yarn’s speed is impressive, especially when installing packages from the cache. It’s also quite reliable - I’ve encountered fewer dependency conflicts compared to NPM. The lockfile system in Yarn is robust, ensuring consistent installs across different environments. While PNPM is gaining traction in other JavaScript ecosystems, it’s still hit-or-miss with React Native. I’ve faced similar issues to what you described, particularly with native dependencies. If you’re looking for stability and wide community support in the React Native ecosystem, I’d recommend sticking with Yarn. It’s well-integrated with most RN tools and workflows, and you’re less likely to run into unexpected issues during development or CI/CD processes. That said, the landscape might change by 2025, so it’s worth keeping an eye on PNPM’s progress with React Native compatibility.
npm still rocks for react native imo. fast installs, no weird issues, super easy to use. tried pnpm too but ran into probs like u. yarn’s ok but npm just works. been using it for years w/ no complaints. if it ain’t broke don’t fix it ya know?
Based on my hands-on experience, Yarn remains the most reliable package manager for React Native projects as we look toward 2025. Its installation performance and caching capabilities consistently reduce downtime, even in larger projects with many dependencies. While NPM has seen some improvements, it typically doesn’t match the speed and stability that Yarn offers. PNPM, although promising in other JavaScript environments, still struggles with certain React Native issues, making Yarn the more dependable choice for consistent development and smoother dependency management.