Shipping Beats Perfection: A Solo Developer's Case for React Native Over Game Engines

This narrative challenges the conventional wisdom that game development requires specialized engines like Unity, demonstrating that pragmatic platform choices can accelerate shipping for solo developers. By leveraging React Native instead of learning a new engine, the author shipped two complete games in just 3 months—proving that execution speed can outweigh adherence to 'best practices.' For indie developers and small teams, the story reveals that familiar tools and clear product scope often deliver faster market entry than cutting-edge technology.