React Native

Master React Native, navigation, state management, APIs, authentication, and create cross-platform mobile apps like Airbnb, Netflix, or Spotify

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Course Overview

This chapter covers React Native and Expo fundamentals, state management, navigation, authentication, and UI design, helping students build a complete mobile app replica of Airbnb, Netflix, or Spotify. By completing all lessons, students will master core concepts and create a fully functional cross-platform mobile application for any of the mentioned projects.

Lesson 1: Getting Started with React Native and Expo

Time commitment: 45 mins

  • Understanding React Native’s benefits for mobile development
  • Setting up the Expo development environment
  • Running and testing a React Native project on a device or emulator

Lesson 2: Configuring the Development Environment

Time commitment: 30 mins

  • Installing dependencies and setting up the project
  • Configuring project structure and folder organization
  • Connecting to backend services for data and authentication

Lesson 3: Understanding Components and JSX

Time commitment: 45 mins

  • Creating and organizing reusable components
  • Understanding component composition and structure
  • Managing props and state within components

Lesson 4: Styling in React Native

Time commitment: 45 mins

  • Using StyleSheet for consistent styling patterns
  • Implementing Flexbox for responsive layouts
  • Managing custom themes and styling variations

Lesson 5: Handling User Inputs and Forms

Time commitment: 45 mins

  • Creating and managing input components
  • Handling form state and validation
  • Submitting and processing form data

Lesson 6: State Management with State and Props

Time commitment: 45 mins

  • Using `useState` and `useEffect` hooks
  • Passing data through props for component communication
  • Managing local and global state effectively

Lesson 7: Navigating with React Navigation

Time commitment: 45 mins

  • Setting up React Navigation and configuring routes
  • Creating stack, tab, and drawer navigators
  • Managing navigation state and screen transitions

Lesson 8: Utilizing Expo APIs

Time commitment: 30 mins

  • Using Expo Camera and Location APIs
  • Managing media assets and handling permissions
  • Implementing notifications and push updates

Lesson 9: State Management with Context API

Time commitment: 45 mins

  • Setting up global state management with Context API
  • Creating context providers and consumers
  • Managing shared state and context updates

Lesson 10: Fetching Data with API Calls

Time commitment: 45 mins

  • Setting up API calls using `fetch` or `axios`
  • Handling asynchronous operations and API responses
  • Displaying dynamic content based on fetched data

Lesson 11: Implementing Authentication

Time commitment: 1 hour

  • Setting up authentication services
  • Building signup, login, and password reset screens
  • Managing authenticated routes and user sessions

Lesson 12: Building Dynamic Content Screens

Time commitment: 45 mins

  • Designing list and detail views for dynamic content
  • Managing navigation between listing and detail screens
  • Displaying content based on user interactions

Lesson 13: Creating Interactive UI Elements

Time commitment: 45 mins

  • Creating and managing interactive components
  • Implementing modals, tooltips, and dropdowns
  • Using state and events to handle interactions

Lesson 14: Real-Time Updates and Data Syncing

Time commitment: 45 mins

  • Setting up real-time listeners for data updates
  • Syncing UI with real-time data changes
  • Managing dynamic content and live updates

Lesson 15: Integrating Payment Solutions

Time commitment: 1 hour

  • Setting up a payment integration for processing transactions
  • Creating payment flows and managing the user payment experience
  • Handling payment confirmations, errors, and transaction statuses

Lesson 16: Testing and Debugging

Time commitment: 45 mins

  • Setting up a testing environment with Jest
  • Writing and running unit and integration tests
  • Debugging and resolving common issues

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