Basic Setup

Basic Steps for React Native Setup

Install npm and node.js

npm is package manager for Javascript to be used in Core-Native environment. node or nodejs is the source where the execution can start. npm was designed to fit javascript inside in native c++ platforms. Google v8 engines are used to achieve this.

2. Install HomeBrew

/usr/bin/ruby -e "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/master/install)"

3. Install Watchman using brew

brew install watchman

4. Install react Native cli

sudo npm install -g react-native-cli

There is another tool to work with react native "expo tool". Using native tools as much as possible is the best practice.

5. Install Android-Studio for Android and Xcode for iOS on you desired system

6. Start the project

react-native init <Project Name>

7. Run the packager

go to the project folder from terminal. and type command react-native start. Command will start the react-native process. Do not close the terminal while working on react-native.

8. Run the project on simulators of iOS and Android using the following commands.

react-native run-ios

react-native run-android

9. To stop the react-native server use CTRL+C command.

That's it. These are the basic command setup for getting started with react-native.

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