## Course Objectives - Understand the fundamentals of React and the React Native framework. - Build responsive and interactive user interfaces for mobile applications. - Manage application state using Redux or Context API. - Integrate APIs and handle asynchronous data fetching. - Utilize navigation and routing in mobile apps. - Implement local storage and device capabilities (camera, GPS). - Deploy React Native applications on iOS and Android platforms. ## Weekly Breakdown ### Week 1: Introduction to React Native and Setup #### Topics: - [**Overview of React Native and its benefits.**](https://spinncode.com/designs/XasgsFLS): Learn how to build native mobile applications for both iOS and Android using React Native, a cross-platform framework developed by Facebook, and discover its key features, benefits, and real-world applications. Understand how React Native compares to other frameworks and get started with setting up your development environment. - [**Setting up the development environment (Node.js, React Native CLI, Expo).**](https://spinncode.com/designs/YcLjmzDN): Set up your development environment for building mobile applications with React Native by installing Node.js, React Native CLI, and Expo. Learn how to initialize Expo and run your application using the Expo CLI. Get started with building mobile apps with React Native by following these setup steps. - [**Understanding the architecture of React Native applications.**](https://spinncode.com/designs/i2kDIHoi): Delve into the architectural underpinnings of React Native applications, and explore key components such as JavaScript Runtime Environment, Native Modules, and React Native Bridge. Learn how these components work together to provide a seamless user experience and discover optimization techniques to improve application performance. - [**Creating your first React Native application.**](https://spinncode.com/designs/fvXhGhWD): Create your first React Native application from scratch with this step-by-step guide, covering project setup, running the app, and adding a button component using React Native CLI and react-native components. #### Lab: - [**Set up the development environment and create a basic Hello World app using React Native.**](https://spinncode.com/designs/ukvd0OWV) #### Lab Summary: Get started with building mobile applications using React Native by setting up a development environment, installing Node.js, React Native CLI, and Expo, and creating a basic "Hello World" app from scratch. Learn how to write JSX code and use styles in React Native. ### Week 2: Core Components and Styling #### Topics: - [**Understanding core components (View, Text, Image, ScrollView).**](https://spinncode.com/designs/X5bCaeio): Learn the basics of building mobile applications with React Native, including core components such as View, Text, Image, and ScrollView, and how to use them to create visually appealing and functional UI elements. Understand the key concepts and practical takeaways for working with each component. - [**Styling components using StyleSheet.**](https://spinncode.com/designs/0KwYDA2n): Learn how to style mobile application components using React Native's built-in StyleSheet module, including defining and applying styles, and organizing styles for a consistent theme. Discover key concepts and practical takeaways for effective styling in React Native applications. - [**Flexbox layout in React Native.**](https://spinncode.com/designs/MRpDeyyj): Mastering Flexbox in React Native: A Guide to Creating Responsive Layouts. Learn the key concepts and properties of Flexbox, including flexDirection, justifyContent, and alignItems, to create stunning and responsive layouts for your mobile apps. With best practices and examples, take your React Native skills to the next level and build beautiful, flexible layouts. - [**Responsive design principles for mobile apps.**](https://spinncode.com/designs/SmYQBp5k): Learn how to apply responsive design principles to your React Native mobile apps, ensuring an optimal user experience across various devices, screen sizes, and orientations. Discover key principles and techniques, including flexible layouts, relative units, media queries, and scalable assets. Apply practical takeaways to create adaptive layouts and styles for seamless user experiences. #### Lab: - [**Build a simple mobile app layout using core components and apply styles using Flexbox.**](https://spinncode.com/designs/5MiY4lkI) #### Lab Summary: Build a simple mobile app layout using React Native core components and apply styles using Flexbox to create a responsive design. Learn to combine header, list, and footer components and apply Flexbox styles to create a visually appealing app layout. ### Week 3: State Management with Hooks #### Topics: - [**Introduction to React Hooks (useState, useEffect).**](https://spinncode.com/designs/DHWb2cY4): Learn how to manage state and side effects in React Native functional components using React Hooks, including the useState and useEffect hooks, to simplify the development of mobile applications. Discover how to use these hooks to create and update state variables, handle side effects, and generate random numbers. Find out how to apply these concepts to real-world applications and get familiar with best practices for using React Hooks. - [**Managing local component state.**](https://spinncode.com/designs/MlVFpSds): Learn how to manage local component state in mobile applications with React Native using React Hooks, covering useState hook, multiple state variables, functional updates, and async updates. Effective state management allows you to build robust and interactive applications. - [**Understanding component lifecycle with hooks.**](https://spinncode.com/designs/V8cDWv7U): Learn about managing component lifecycle with React Native hooks, including lifecycle methods, using useEffect for side effects, and cleaning up resources when components are unmounted. Discover practical takeaways and explore further reading for mastering React Native application development. - [**Best practices for using hooks in functional components.**](https://spinncode.com/designs/P4HaDYUs): Learn the best practices for using hooks in React Native functional components, including understanding the rules of hooks, using meaningful names, keeping hooks simple and focused, testing and documenting your hooks. #### Lab: - [**Create a functional component that manages its state using hooks to handle user interactions.**](https://spinncode.com/designs/X13YmqWP) #### Lab Summary: Create a functional React Native component that manages its state using React Hooks, explore how to use the `useState` Hook to declare a state variable and handle user interactions using event handlers. Learn to build a simple counter app that allows user interactions to update the app state. ### Week 4: Navigation in React Native #### Topics: - [**Introduction to React Navigation.**](https://spinncode.com/designs/Os5tKDSl): Learn how to implement navigation in React Native applications using React Navigation, a popular and widely-used navigation library. Understand the benefits and key concepts of React Navigation, including navigators, screens, and routes, as well as common navigation patterns such as stack, tab, and drawer navigation. - [**Setting up stack, tab, and drawer navigators.**](https://spinncode.com/designs/t42pPbLl): Learn how to set up different types of navigators in React Native, including stack, tab, and drawer navigators, and discover how to install required packages and create a navigation container. This section provides step-by-step code examples to help you implement navigation in your React Native app. - [**Passing parameters between screens.**](https://spinncode.com/designs/zwKmNoWx): Passing parameters between screens in React Native apps is crucial for a seamless user experience, and can be achieved using route parameters, global state management solutions, or navigation actions. By following best practices and choosing the right approach, developers can share data between screens and create a more intuitive app. - [**Customizing navigation headers.**](https://spinncode.com/designs/eho2a9o9): Learn how to customize navigation headers in React Native by modifying titles, styles, and components, using react-navigation and react-native. Create unique and engaging user experiences for your mobile apps with customization options. #### Lab: - [**Implement navigation in a multi-screen app, using stack and tab navigation.**](https://spinncode.com/designs/C3SYlO79) #### Lab Summary: Implement navigation in a multi-screen app using React Navigation with stack and tab navigation, and learn how to create a simple app with multiple screens and add navigation between them. This guide covers setting up a development environment, installing React Navigation, creating screens, and combining stack and tab navigators. ### Week 5: Working with APIs and Data Fetching #### Topics: - [**Understanding REST APIs and GraphQL.**](https://spinncode.com/designs/CI793Vk4): Build web APIs with React Native by understanding REST and GraphQL, two key technologies for data fetching. Learn the key concepts, differences, and when to use each, and explore how to work with both in a React Native application. Discover how REST and GraphQL differ in terms of request structure, performance, and security to make informed decisions for your web API implementation. - [**Fetching data using fetch API and Axios.**](https://spinncode.com/designs/XKCn1Tbq): In this course on building mobile applications with React Native, learn how to fetch data from APIs using the fetch API and Axios, handling errors and canceling requests. - [**Handling asynchronous operations with Promises and async/await.**](https://spinncode.com/designs/9wWJc3PC): Learn how to handle asynchronous operations in React Native with Promises and async/await, including creating and using Promises, handling errors, and writing asynchronous code, helping you to build more efficient and robust mobile applications. - [**Error handling and loading states.**](https://spinncode.com/designs/mUzDilTV): Building a robust React Native app requires effective error handling and loading states. Learn how to use try-catch blocks, Axios error handling, and React Native's ActivityIndicator to create a better user experience. Discover best practices for error handling and loading states to ensure your app is reliable and engaging. #### Lab: - [**Build an application that fetches data from a public API and displays it in a user-friendly manner.**](https://spinncode.com/designs/Rih1PVhA) #### Lab Summary: Build a fully functional React Native app that fetches data from a public API and displays it in a clean, organized format, using Axios, React Hooks, and native components. Learn to handle asynchronous operations, loading states, and errors, and style the app to make it visually appealing. ### Week 6: State Management with Redux #### Topics: - [**Introduction to Redux and its principles.**](https://spinncode.com/designs/NGgFIhUW): Manage global state in your React Native applications using Redux, a predictable state container that provides a single source of truth for your app, helping you decouple components and scale your application. Learn the key concepts of Redux, including stores, actions, reducers, and state, as well as its core principles and benefits. Understand how Redux works with a step-by-step explanation of the Redux flow and real-world examples. - [**Setting up Redux in a React Native project.**](https://spinncode.com/designs/lAkecDGQ): Setting up Redux in React Native projects simplifies state management, offering predictable behavior, scalability, and ease of debugging. To implement Redux, you'll need to install the required packages, create a Redux store, and connect it to your React Native application using the Provider component. By following these steps, you can establish a solid foundation for managing global state in your React Native projects. - [**Creating actions, reducers, and the store.**](https://spinncode.com/designs/4wupMext): Learn how to manage state in React Native applications using Redux, including creating actions, reducers, and the store, and how to connect them to manage application state. This topic covers the core concepts of Redux and provides example use cases. Key takeaways include understanding the role of actions, reducers, and the store in Redux. - [**Connecting components to the Redux store.**](https://spinncode.com/designs/UP2uxP5j): Learning to connect components to the Redux store is crucial for state management in React Native applications. This guide covers how to use the `connect` function and `useSelector` and `useDispatch` hooks to access store data and dispatch actions in your components. By mastering these techniques, you'll be able to manage state effectively in your React Native applications. #### Lab: - [**Implement Redux in an application to manage global state for user authentication.**](https://spinncode.com/designs/jyqQnI13) #### Lab Summary: Implement Redux for state management in your React Native application, specifically for user authentication, by following these step-by-step instructions to create a simple and predictable authentication system. ### Week 7: Local Storage and Device Features #### Topics: - [**Using AsyncStorage for local storage in React Native.**](https://spinncode.com/designs/V5lvWTqN): Using AsyncStorage for local storage in React Native allows you to store data in a key-value pair format, providing a seamless user experience in mobile applications. This storage system offers methods for storing, retrieving, and removing data, and is supported by both Android and iOS platforms. By following best practices and handling errors, you can effectively use AsyncStorage to store and retrieve data in your React Native application. - [**Accessing device features (Camera, GPS, Push Notifications).**](https://spinncode.com/designs/jXfwTBNL): Accessing device features such as the camera, GPS, and push notifications is crucial for building engaging and interactive mobile applications with React Native. This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to integrate these features into your app, handle user permissions, and use them effectively. - [**Integrating third-party libraries (e.g., Expo Camera).**](https://spinncode.com/designs/0NLta2AP): Integrating third-party libraries into your React Native applications can enhance functionality and save time. This topic explores how to integrate the Expo Camera library, providing pre-built functionality, community support, and cross-platform compatibility. By following best practices and testing the library thoroughly, you can ensure a secure and stable app. - [**Best practices for managing permissions.**](https://spinncode.com/designs/eqNCwJbY): Managing Permissions Effectively in React Native Applications: Learn best practices for requesting and handling permissions to ensure a smooth user experience and prevent security vulnerabilities. #### Lab: - [**Create an app that utilizes local storage and accesses device features such as the camera or GPS.**](https://spinncode.com/designs/MozGsaWr) #### Lab Summary: Create a React Native app that utilizes local storage and accesses device features such as the camera or GPS. ### Week 8: Performance Optimization Techniques #### Topics: - [**Understanding performance bottlenecks in React Native.**](https://spinncode.com/designs/BPKooO3e): Optimizing React Native Performance: Identify and Address Bottlenecks for a Smooth User Experience. - [**Optimizing rendering with PureComponent and memo.**](https://spinncode.com/designs/QjNX0RSd): Optimizing rendering in React Native is crucial for a seamless user experience. This article explores two powerful techniques to achieve this: `PureComponent` and `memo`. By reducing unnecessary re-renders and caching expensive function calls, developers can improve the overall performance of their applications. - [**Using FlatList and SectionList for large datasets.**](https://spinncode.com/designs/9F5Keaon): Optimize Your React Native App with FlatList and SectionList for Large Datasets - [**Profiling and debugging performance issues.**](https://spinncode.com/designs/5JXsD42u): Optimizing React Native App Performance through Profiling and Debugging Techniques. #### Lab: - [**Optimize an existing app to improve performance and handle large lists efficiently.**](https://spinncode.com/designs/jYWpQBr7) #### Lab Summary: Optimize Your React Native App for Performance and Efficiency. Learn how to identify performance bottlenecks, optimize rendering with PureComponent and memo, and use FlatList and SectionList for large datasets. ### Week 9: Styling and Theming with Styled Components #### Topics: - [**Introduction to Styled Components in React Native.**](https://spinncode.com/designs/CPaDZo1U): Building Mobile Applications with React Native: Learn how to style and theme your React Native components with Styled Components, a popular library for styling React components. Discover how to write CSS-like code in your JavaScript files and apply it to your components for a more scalable and maintainable approach to styling. - [**Creating reusable styled components.**](https://spinncode.com/designs/pfo1CjJO): Creating reusable styled components with Styled Components in React Native can help maintain a consistent design and reduce code duplication. This topic covers the benefits, best practices, and implementation of styled components, including creating a solid foundation for building mobile applications with React Native. - [**Implementing themes and global styles.**](https://spinncode.com/designs/RumgYiXd): Implementing themes and global styles in React Native applications using Styled Components. - [**Responsive styling techniques.**](https://spinncode.com/designs/MI4D2EIO): Adapting Your UI to Any Screen: Mastering Responsive Styling Techniques in React Native. #### Lab: - [**Refactor an application to use Styled Components for consistent styling and theming.**](https://spinncode.com/designs/klqeMsXy) #### Lab Summary: Refactor your React Native application to achieve consistent styling and theming with Styled Components, creating reusable components, implementing themes and global styles, and applying responsive styling techniques. ### Week 10: Testing React Native Applications #### Topics: - [**Importance of testing in mobile development.**](https://spinncode.com/designs/QIMxLZb3): Ensuring Quality, Improving User Experience, and Reducing Costs through Effective Testing in Mobile Development. - [**Introduction to testing frameworks (Jest, React Native Testing Library).**](https://spinncode.com/designs/hoI6Hg8D): Writing tests is an essential part of ensuring the quality and reliability of your code. This topic introduces you to two popular testing frameworks for React Native: Jest and React Native Testing Library, discussing their features, configuration, and importance in catching bugs early, improving code quality, reducing debugging time, and ensuring code maintainability. - [**Writing unit and integration tests.**](https://spinncode.com/designs/awo9f8EB): Writing effective unit and integration tests for your React Native applications is crucial to ensure your code is stable, reliable, and meets the required functionality. This topic covers the importance of testing in mobile development and provides examples of how to write unit and integration tests using Jest and the @testing-library/react package. - [**Using tools like Detox for end-to-end testing.**](https://spinncode.com/designs/oveUGl7A): Testing React Native Applications with Detox: Learn how to write end-to-end tests for your app using Detox, a popular tool for testing React Native applications. #### Lab: - [**Write unit tests for components and integration tests for screens in a React Native application.**](https://spinncode.com/designs/Y2k3bKrN) #### Lab Summary: Here is a summary of the blog post: Learn how to write effective unit tests for components and integration tests for screens in a React Native application. This comprehensive guide covers the basics of unit testing and integration testing, including Jest and React Native Testing Library, and provides practical examples to help you apply these concepts to your own projects. By following this tutorial, you'll be able to ensure your code is robust, maintainable, and scalable, and catch bugs and errors early in the development process. ### Week 11: Deployment and Distribution #### Topics: - [**Preparing your app for production (optimizations, build configurations).**](https://spinncode.com/designs/mVgRTdh6): Here's a 3-sentence summary of the blog post: To prepare your React Native app for production, it's essential to optimize and configure your code and assets. This includes minifying and compressing code, splitting code into smaller chunks, and optimizing images and fonts to reduce the app's overall size. By configuring your build settings and using the right tools, you can ensure a smooth and efficient deployment process for your React Native app. - [**Deploying to iOS App Store and Google Play Store.**](https://spinncode.com/designs/FpMIMrvN): Here is a summary of the blog post: Learn how to deploy your React Native app to the App Store and Google Play Store, two of the most popular platforms for mobile app distribution. This guide covers the steps to prepare your app for deployment, configure your build configuration, and submit your app for review, ensuring a successful release. By following this process, you'll be able to bring your React Native app to a wider audience. - [**Understanding CI/CD pipelines for mobile apps.**](https://spinncode.com/designs/gii2bylY): Here is a 3-sentence summary of the blog post: Learn how to set up a Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipeline for your React Native mobile app, streamlining the process of building, testing, and deploying updates to your app. By automating your build and test process, integrating automated testing, and configuring pipeline stages, you can improve the quality, speed, and reliability of your app. This topic provides a practical guide to getting started with CI/CD pipelines for mobile apps, using popular tools like Jenkins, Travis CI, and GitHub Actions. - [**Using Expo for easy deployment.**](https://spinncode.com/designs/MTQ6qnWU): Here's a summary of the blog post: Learn how to deploy your React Native app to the app stores using Expo, a popular platform that simplifies the process with just a few clicks. By following these steps, you'll understand the different deployment options available and master how to use Expo to easily publish your app to Android and iOS devices. #### Lab: - [**Prepare and deploy a React Native application to both the iOS App Store and Google Play Store.**](https://spinncode.com/designs/ByEdd2QK) #### Lab Summary: To deploy a React Native application to both the iOS App Store and Google Play Store, you need to follow specific guidelines and configurations. By understanding the requirements for each store, building and configuring your application for deployment, and distributing it through platforms like App Store Connect and Google Play Console, you can make your app available to a global audience. ### Week 12: Final Project and Advanced Topics #### Topics: - [**Review of advanced topics (Animation, Native Modules, WebView).**](https://spinncode.com/designs/igVDR4vA): To build a full-featured mobile application with React Native, it's essential to master advanced topics like animation, native modules, and webview. By leveraging the `Animated` library for complex animations, interacting with native platform components through Native Modules, and embedding web content with WebView, you can create engaging user interfaces and access native features. - [**Building and deploying a full-featured mobile application.**](https://spinncode.com/designs/JRevk863): Here's a summary of the blog post: Building a full-featured mobile application with React Native requires careful planning, design, and implementation. Key takeaways include implementing state management libraries, optimizing performance, testing thoroughly, and following app store guidelines. To illustrate these best practices, learn how to build a simple weather app that fetches data from a third-party API using React Native, Redux, and optimization techniques. - [**Best practices for mobile app development.**](https://spinncode.com/designs/q7l3Z8ds): Here is a summary of the blog post: "Learn the essential best practices for mobile app development with React Native, including code organization and structure, code reviews and testing, performance optimization, security and privacy, and accessibility and usability. Discover how to write more efficient, readable, and testable code, and get tips for ensuring high-quality, scalable, and maintainable applications." - [**Q&A and troubleshooting session for final projects.**](https://spinncode.com/designs/ksvM6NOT): Here's a summary that captures the essence of the content: Troubleshooting common issues with React Native projects can be overwhelming, but with the right guidance, you can overcome challenges and achieve success. This Q&A session addresses key areas such as performance optimization, error handling, permissions, and navigation, providing practical tips and best practices to help you build a high-performing app. #### Lab: - [**Begin working on the final project, integrating all concepts learned to create a complete React Native application.**](https://spinncode.com/designs/zunZSl4R) #### Lab Summary: Here is a summary of the blog post: "Complete a React Native application from scratch, integrating concepts such as navigation, state management, local storage, API integration, performance optimization, styling, and testing. This project will help you reinforce your understanding of mobile app development and prepare you for real-world development." ## Final Project - **Description:** Develop a fully functional mobile application using React Native that demonstrates all the skills acquired during the course. The application should include navigation, API integration, local storage, and deployment. - **Presentation:** Students will present their final projects, including a live demo, code walkthrough, and discussion of the challenges faced during development. ## Grading Breakdown - **Assignments&Labs:** 40% - **MidtermProject:** 20% - **FinalProject:** 30% - **Participation&Quizzes:** 10%