Introduction to Crossplatform Mobile Development using React Native

The workshop "Introduction to Crossplatform Mobile Development using React Native" provided participants with a comprehensive overview of leveraging React Native for building mobile applications that run seamlessly across multiple platforms. Led by experienced developers, the workshop covered fundamental concepts, practical demonstrations, and hands-on exercises aimed at equipping attendees with the necessary skills to embark on cross-platform mobile development projects.

Key topics included an introduction to React Native, its architecture, and how it facilitates the development of mobile applications for iOS and Android platforms using a single codebase. Participants learned about setting up development environments, creating components, handling navigation, managing state, and integrating with native device features through React Native modules.

The workshop emphasized the advantages of React Native, such as faster development cycles, code reusability, and a rich ecosystem of libraries and community support. Attendees gained insights into best practices for designing responsive user interfaces, optimizing performance, debugging, and deploying React Native applications to app stores.

Throughout the workshop, interactive sessions encouraged engagement and fostered a collaborative learning environment. Participants had the opportunity to ask questions, share experiences, and receive guidance from the instructors.

By the end of the workshop, attendees had a solid understanding of React Native fundamentals and were equipped with the knowledge and resources to begin building their own cross-platform mobile applications using this powerful framework.

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1. By Ian Okumu Introduction to Cross-Platform Mobile Development with React Native Workshop
2. Table of contents Introduction An intro to cross-platform development Understanding React Native What do you need to get started? Foundational concepts to work with React Native 01 03 02 04 React Native Development Environment Practical exercise
3. Ian Okumu Senior Technical Mentor @Moringa - Mobile Technologies - Aviation Geek - Community Advocate
4. 01 An introduction to Cross Platform Development Introduction
5. Cross Platform Development Cross-platform development refers to the practice of creating software applications that can run on multiple platforms, such as iOS, Android, and web browsers, using a single codebase.
6. Cross Platform vs Native • Involves building separate codebases for each platform (iOS, Android, etc.). • Utilizes platform-specific programming languages and tools (e.g., Swift/Objective-C for iOS, Java/Kotlin for Android). Native Cross Platform • Uses a single codebase that can be deployed across multiple platforms. • Typically involves using frameworks or tools that allow for code sharing and platform-specific adaptations.
7. 02 What is React Native? Understanding React Native
8. —Mark Zuckerberg "React Native represents a significant leap forward in mobile app development, providing developers with a powerful framework to create truly native experiences across multiple platforms."
9. What is React Native? Benefits • Faster development time • Cost-effective • Code reusability • Hot reloading for instant updates • Access to native device features • Large community and ecosystem React Native is a framework for building mobile applications using JavaScript and React. • Write code once and deploy it on both iOS and Android platforms. • Native-like experience with a single codebase, allowing developers to create high-quality mobile apps.
10. Getting Started Building App • JavaScript and React Basics • Node.js installed • React Native CLI installed 1. Open the terminal and navigate to the desired directory 2. Run the command npx react-native init YourProjectName 3. Wait for the project to be created 4. Navigate into the project folder by running cd YourProjectName 1. Open the project in your preferred code editor 2. Open the App.js file to start editing your app 3. Make changes to the code and save 4. Run the command npx react-native run-android or npx react-native run-ios to see your app in the simulator or on a connected device Prerequsites New Project
11. 03 How can I setup the development environment? Development Environment
12. Setting Up React Native Environment Instructions: 1. Install Node.js and npm 2. Install React Native CLI. `npm install -g react-native-cli` 3. Install Required Dependencies
13. Create and Run Your First React Native Project Instructions: 1. Create a New React Native Project react-native init ProjectName 2. Navigate to Your Project Directory 3. Start the Development Server npx react-native start 4. Run Your App on Emulator/Device npx react-native run-android npx react-native run-ios 5. Explore and Modify
14. 04 Let’s go get it. Hands On!!
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