Add createImageBitmap method to React Native engine

[psnet]

Introduction

I think it will be great to add createImageBitmap method to React Native engine

Details

See https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/API/Window/createImageBitmap

Discussion points

This will help to work with ImageBitmap received from ArrayBuffer objects

[mdenitti]

This is a great idea! Adding createImageBitmap support to React Native would definitely enhance image handling capabilities.

Here are some key considerations for implementation:

1. Platform Support: createImageBitmap is a standard web API, but React Native uses native APIs. You'd need to implement this at the native layer (iOS/Android) to create equivalent bitmap functionality.

2. ArrayBuffer Handling: For working with ImageBitmap from ArrayBuffer, consider using:

   • Native image decoders (UIImage on iOS, Bitmap on Android)
   • Bridge between JS and native code for efficient buffer handling

3. Performance: Since this deals with image data, ensure the implementation handles memory efficiently to avoid performance issues with large buffers.

4. Compatibility: Check if this could be done through an existing React Native community package first, or if it requires core changes.

This would be a valuable addition to the React Native ecosystem!