Adopting React Native to host 220 million users is just the beginning of our mobile app development journey. At Dream11 we prioritize startup time to boost user engagement and experience. Strategies such as harnessing the potential of Hermes Binary Bundle, proactively prefetching data, and activating the metro inline require flag, significantly reducing the startup time of the app. This blog explores optimizations enhancing app startup time, showcasing our commitment to world-class user experiences.

Meet Arun Pai - Dream11’s SVP of Analytics. In Arun, Dream11 discovers not just a leader, but a dynamic force uniting technology and sportsmanship, driving innovation with humility and dedication. He believes in embracing diverse domains which paved the way for his transition from a world of engineering to his passion for sports. In this #BeyondTheAlgorithm, Arun unveils the intricate data stack powering Dream11

Dream11 thrives on providing world-class user experiences to sports fans. With 200 million registered users, ensuring a smooth, unbroken app experience is crucial. The Dream11 app, powered by React native, is a critical and the most customer-facing component of the system. Moving to React Native was a big strategic bet and one of our team's most technically and organisationally challenging initiatives. In this article, we will cover why, among all cross-platform application development technologies, React Native was the best fit, and our gradual migration.