Support for React Native New Architecture (Expo SDK 55 / RN 0.83+)

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Starting with Expo SDK 55 (React Native 0.83), the
New Architecture is always enabled and cannot be
disabled. This means libraries using the old
bridge-based API need to migrate to Turbo Modules
and Fabric to remain compatible.

Are there plans to add New Architecture support to
courier-react-native?

Current Issues

The library currently uses legacy bridge patterns
that are incompatible with the mandatory New
Architecture in RN 0.83+:

• SimpleViewManager — Used in
  CourierPreferencesViewManager.kt and other view
  managers. Fabric requires the new ViewManager
  codegen spec approach.
• ReactNativeModule / bridge-based native modules
  — Turbo Modules are required for full New
  Architecture support.
• currentActivity casting — Already fragile in RN
  0.81 (we maintain a patch for null safety), likely
  to break further in bridgeless mode.

While React Native provides an interop layer for
backward compatibility, it is not guaranteed to
work for all cases and is intended as a temporary
bridge, not a long-term solution.

Environment

• @trycourier/courier-react-native: 5.6.17
  (latest)
• Current project: Expo SDK 54 / RN 0.81, planning
  upgrade to SDK 55 / RN 0.83
• Platform: iOS + Android

Questions

1. Is New Architecture / Turbo Module support on
   the roadmap?
2. If so, is there an estimated timeline?
3. Has the library been tested against RN 0.82+ or
   0.83 with the interop layer?

References

• Expo SDK 55 announcement — New Architecture
  always enabled
• React Native New Architecture guide
• Library support for New Architecture