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Jennifer Robison - Don't Just React, Mobilize
Learn how to build mobile apps using React Native, leveraging your existing web development skills, and explore tools like Expo, Jest, and EAS to simplify the process.
- Don’t just react, mobilize!
- Use your existing web development skills to build mobile apps with React Native
- Expo is a great way to start, it allows for easy setup and deployment
- Navigation works differently in React Native, using a navigation container and stack
- Styles are similar to web development, but with differences in implementation
- Fonts and fonts styles can be tricky, using a cursive font and font family can be a game-changer
- Debugging can be challenging, using Watchman and Flipper can help
- Testing is crucial, using a testing library like Jest can help automate testing
- Building and deploying can be complex, using a build tool like EAS can help simplify the process
- React Native is constantly improving, it’s worth keeping up with the latest developments
- Expo and React Native Paper can help with design and styling
- Storybook can be used in React Native for visual testing and design
- Native code can be complex, using a package manager like Yarn or pnpm can help with dependencies
- React Native is not just for iOS, it’s also for Android and other platforms
- Don’t be afraid to ask for help, the community is active and helpful
- Take advantage of the similarities between web and mobile development to speed up your learning curve
- Be patient, building a mobile app can take time and effort.