How to get started with react native?

[JohnnyJee]

Prerequisites to learn React Native.

[nguyenhoanghai1605]

Hello @JohnnyJee
1. Prerequisites

JavaScript (ES6+)
Basic React (components, props, state)
Node.js & npm/yarn
Basic terminal/CLI usage

2. How to Start

Option 1: Expo (Beginner-friendly)
Quick setup, no native code.
npm install -g expo-cli
npx create-expo-app MyApp
cd MyApp
npx expo start
--> Use Expo Go app on your phone to preview.

Option 2: React Native CLI (Advanced)
Needed for native modules.
npx react-native init MyApp
cd MyApp
npx react-native run-android # or run-ios (Mac only)
--> Requires Android Studio / Xcode setup.

3. Learn These Core Topics

Components & JSX
Props & State
Styling (Flexbox)
Navigation (react-navigation)
API calls (fetch or axios)
Storage (AsyncStorage)

4. Tools

VSCode – Editor
Expo Go – Preview app
React Native Debugger / Flipper – Debugging

5. Docs

reactnative.dev
docs.expo.dev

Good luck!

[JohnnyJee]

Thanks!