Introduction to React Native

React native is a framework for building native mobile apps using JavaScript and Facebook’s React library. React Native is used by many of the most popular apps today, including Facebook, Instagram, AirBnB, Walmart, and many others. In this course, students will get a hands-on introduction to how to start, develop, test, and deploy a native mobile app for both Android and iOS using React Native.

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Description

React Native is a popular framework for building cross-platform mobile applications using JavaScript. It leverages the power of React, a JavaScript library for building user interfaces, to create apps that work seamlessly on both iOS and Android platforms. Unlike hybrid apps that rely on WebViews, React Native applications render real native components, which means better performance and a more authentic user experience. The framework also supports code reuse, allowing developers to write code once and deploy it across multiple platforms, including web, macOS, and Windows, making it a versatile tool for mobile app development.

This course offers a comprehensive introduction to React Native, covering essential topics to get you started with building mobile applications. You will learn how to set up a React Native environment using both the React Native CLI and Expo, a framework that simplifies the development process. The course will guide you through creating user interfaces with React Native’s core components, managing state, handling forms with react-hook-form, and connecting to a GraphQL server for data management. Additionally, you will explore advanced topics like platform-specific code, app security best practices, and the differences between development and production modes. Practical exercises are included to reinforce the concepts, giving you hands-on experience with building and deploying React Native applications.

This course is ideal for JavaScript developers who are new to mobile app development or those looking to expand their skills to include cross-platform mobile app creation. If you have a background in web development with React, you will find this course particularly beneficial, as it builds on concepts you are already familiar with while introducing the mobile-specific aspects of React Native. Whether you’re a solo developer, part of a development team, or looking to enhance your career prospects, this course provides the knowledge and skills needed to create robust, native mobile applications efficiently.

Introduction to React Native