[NEW FEATURE REQUEST/IDEA]: Guide to upgrade Boilerplate

[hitesh905]

Is your feature request related to a problem?

i'm facing issue to upgrading react native version to 0.72.1 to 0.77 so my app can support android 35

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First of all, I want to commend you all for the excellent work! The boilerplate code has been working flawlessly for the last two years, and everything is running smoothly so far.

Currently, I’m using the React boilerplate code with React Native version 0.72.1. I’m considering upgrading to the latest version of the boilerplate code or a more stable version. Can anyone guide me on the best approach for upgrading? Is there a recommended method or a stable version that would be suitable for this transition?

Looking forward to your suggestions.

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[codemeall]

@hitesh905 did you figured out on upgrading it to latest version

[JeremyDolle]

Hi there! 👋

First off, thank you so much for the kind words! We're really thrilled to hear that the boilerplate has been a solid foundation for your app over the last two years and that everything is running smoothly.

For upgrading from React Native 0.72.1 to 0.77, the best and most recommended approach is to use the official React Native Upgrade Helper. It will show you exactly which core files need to be modified between those two specific versions.

Regarding a dedicated migration guide for the boilerplate itself: as mentioned in our security.md, we don't maintain Long Term Support (LTS) or write migration plans between major releases. The main reason is that this project is designed as a starting architecture. Once you've been building on it for two years, your app has its own unique features and custom implementations. We simply can't account for how things are built in individual apps, so a generic step-by-step guide from us wouldn't cover your specific codebase anyway.

However, your feedback is totally valid! For future major releases, we will try to provide brief, succinct migration notes or a short blog post in the documentation to highlight the main architectural changes to look out for.

Best of luck with the upgrade! 🚀