What’s New in NativeScript 8.0? Explore M1, Webpack5, and Accessibility Boosts
NativeScript 8.0 expands the mature cross‑platform framework with Apple Silicon (M1) support, Webpack 5 integration, enhanced accessibility, new ESLint rules, a RootLayout container, updated documentation, and streamlined core features for building iOS and Android apps using JavaScript or TypeScript.
NativeScript is a mature framework for building iOS and Android applications, allowing developers to use native APIs directly from JavaScript or TypeScript, and can be combined with Angular, React, Vue, or Svelte. NativeScript 8.0 adds Apple Silicon (M1) support, Webpack 5 integration, improved accessibility, and more.
Official Apple M1 support
Webpack 5 support
CSS box‑shadow support (required since 2015)
CSS text‑shadow support
New official ESLint rules for NativeScript projects
New RootLayout container
Redesigned website and improved documentation reflecting the current and future state of NativeScript
Official NativeScript best‑practice guide
Further core streamlining to prepare for ongoing enhancements
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