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refactor(bottom-navigation): align with MD3 navigation behavior #4935

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Refactor BottomNavigation to improve Material Design 3 compliance, remove problematic children patterns, improve performance characteristics, and modernize the public API.

Problems

  • Current API relies heavily on children composition in ways that are difficult to optimize
  • Internal layout logic is tightly coupled to arbitrary child structures
  • MD3 behaviors and visuals are not fully aligned with current Material guidelines
  • Rendering performance can degrade in large lists or frequently updated screens
  • Type safety and discoverability of the API can be improved
  • The component has inconsistent behavior between platforms and edge cases

Focus Areas

  • Improve active indicator implementation
  • Improve shifting behavior
  • Improve lazy screen rendering integration
  • Improve badge handling

Performance Opportunities

  • Reduce navigation item rerenders
  • Improve animated transitions
  • Optimize route updates

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