React Native achieves native-like performance through direct native rendering, native threads, and optimized UI updates.The bridge in React Native facilitates communication between JavaScript and native modules, operating in a synchronous and batched manner.The new architecture in React Native removes the bridge overhead by using JavaScript Interface (JSI) for direct native API access.React Native offers two development options: React Native CLI for full control and Expo for streamlined development with limited native module access.Expo's managed workflow simplifies development, while the bare workflow provides full access to native code but requires more setup.Styling in React Native can be done through inline styles, CSS-in-JS modules, and the recommended StyleSheet API for reusable styles.Handling platform-specific code in React Native involves using Platform.OS, Platform.select, and platform-specific file extensions.FlatList performs better for large lists compared to ScrollView, while FlashList offers improved performance through cell recycling.React Native's Native modules enable the use of platform-specific native features to enhance app functionalities.Benefits of React Native include cross-platform development, a strong community, easy transition for React developers, and native-like performance.