The author shares their experience of improving the 'native feel' of a React Native app at Bluesky through a series of small but impactful changes. Key strategies included switching to thinner borders, using genuine iOS sheet presentations, implementing a custom native bottom sheet, and optimizing animations for a polished interface. The article emphasizes the importance of attention to detail and understanding other native apps' UX patterns to achieve this goal.

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Thinning out the bordersNative sheetsAnimations, animations, animationsNative navigationConclusion

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