Mastering React Native

Leverage frontend development skills to build impressive iOS and Android applications with React Native About This Book Apply flexbox to get layout and build rich animations that bring your React Native application to life Integrate third-party libraries and develop customized components that run natively on iOS and Android platforms Combine React Native with Redux, Redux middleware, and a remote API to build scalable data-driven applications Who This Book Is For This book is for anyone who wants to build cross-platform native mobile applications using only JavaScript and the React Native framework. In particular, this book is especially useful for front-end developers who want to use their current skillset to build mobile applications. An existing working knowledge of JavaScript will help you get the most out of this book. What You Will Learn Implement native React Native components and APIs Explore React's JSX syntax Manage data using Redux and Redux middleware Build applications with React Native on both iOS and Android platforms Perform animations in your applications using the animation APIs Understand routing and Navigator comparison Create your own Native module In Detail React Native has completely revolutionized mobile development by empowering JavaScript developers to build world-class mobile apps that run natively on mobile platforms. This book will show you how to apply JavaScript and other front-end skills to build cross-platform React Native applications for iOS and Android using a single codebase. This book will provide you with all the React Native building blocks necessary to become an expert. We'll give you a brief explanation of the numerous native components and APIs that come bundled with React Native including Images, Views, ListViews, WebViews, and much more. You will learn to utilize form inputs in React Native. You'll get an overview of Facebook's Flux data architecture and then apply Redux to manage data with a remote API. You will also learn to animate different parts of your application, as well as routing using React Native's navigation APIs. By the end of the book, you will be able to build cutting-edge applications using the React Native framework. Style and approach This comprehensive guide will take your React Native skills to the next level. It shows you how to develop a clear workflow to build scalable applications, and how to implement the architectural concepts covered to build applications that shine in the real world.

This book is a detailed guide that will help learners get started with React Native programming. It talks about the basics and then moves on to practical exercises to help readers quickly gain the required knowledge. This book is meant for both JavaScript developers as well as learners without a formal frontend background.

Elevate Your Mobile App Development with "Mastering React Native" In today's fast-paced world of mobile app development, creating high-quality cross-platform apps is essential for reaching a broad and engaged user base. React Native, a powerful and flexible framework developed by Facebook, empowers developers to build native mobile apps using their existing knowledge of JavaScript and React. "Mastering React Native" is your comprehensive guide to becoming a proficient app developer, equipping you with the knowledge, skills, and strategies to create stunning, performant, and cross-platform mobile applications. Your Path to React Native Excellence React Native is more than just a framework; it's a game-changer in the world of mobile app development. Whether you're new to React Native or an experienced developer looking to expand your skills, this book will empower you to master the art of cross-platform app development. What You Will Discover React Native Fundamentals: Gain a deep understanding of React Native, its architecture, and how it leverages JavaScript and React to build native apps. Cross-Platform Development: Dive into the world of cross-platform app development, enabling you to create apps that run seamlessly on both iOS and Android platforms. UI/UX Design: Learn to create captivating user interfaces using React Native's components, styles, and navigation. Native Integration: Explore how to integrate native device features, such as camera, geolocation, and sensors, into your apps. Data Management: Master data handling, storage, and synchronization, connecting your app to backends and databases. Testing and Debugging: Discover best practices for testing and debugging your React Native apps to ensure optimal performance and reliability. Deployment and Distribution: Learn how to package and distribute your apps to app stores and devices. Why "Mastering React Native" Is Essential Comprehensive Coverage: This book provides comprehensive coverage of React Native development, ensuring you have a well-rounded understanding of the framework's capabilities and best practices. Expert Guidance: Benefit from insights and advice from experienced React Native developers and industry experts who share their knowledge and proven strategies. Career Advancement: Cross-platform app development skills are highly sought after, and this book will help you unlock your full potential in this dynamic field. Stay Competitive: In a mobile-centric world, mastering React Native is essential for staying competitive and reaching a wide audience with your apps. Your Gateway to React Native Mastery "Mastering React Native" is your passport to excellence in cross-platform app development. Whether you aspire to be a mobile app developer, enhance your current app development skills, or broaden your app's reach across multiple platforms, this guide will equip you with the skills and knowledge to achieve your goals. Don't miss the opportunity to become a proficient React Native developer. Start your journey to React Native excellence today and join the ranks of developers who are shaping the future of cross-platform mobile app development. "Mastering React Native" is the ultimate resource for individuals seeking to excel in the world of cross-platform mobile app development. Whether you are new to React Native or looking to enhance your skills, this book will provide you with the knowledge and strategies to become a proficient cross-platform app developer. Don't wait; begin your journey to React Native mastery today! © 2023 Cybellium Ltd. All rights reserved. www.cybellium.com

This book is comprehensive walk through of Test-Driven Development (TDD) for React. It takes a first-principles approach to teach the TDD process using vanilla Jest. Readers build their own test library as they refactor out repeated code in tandem with building a real-world application. It also covers acceptance testing using Cucumber and ...

Get a practical introduction to React Native, the JavaScript framework for writing and deploying fully featured mobile apps that render natively. The second edition of this hands-on guide shows you how to build applications that target iOS, Android, and other mobile platforms instead of browsers—apps that can access platform features such as the camera, user location, and local storage. Through code examples and step-by-step instructions, web developers and frontend engineers familiar with React will learn how to build and style interfaces, use mobile components, and debug and deploy apps. You’ll learn how to extend React Native using third-party libraries or your own Java and Objective-C libraries. Understand how React Native works under the hood with native UI components Examine how React Native’s mobile-based components compare to basic HTML elements Create and style your own React Native components and applications Take advantage of platform-specific APIs, as well as modules from the framework’s community Incorporate platform-specific components into cross-platform apps Learn common pitfalls of React Native development, and tools for dealing with them Combine a large application’s many screens into a cohesive UX Handle state management in a large app with the Redux library

Develop real world Android and iOS applications with the power of React native. About This Book Build quirky and fun projects from scratch and become efficient with React Native Learn to build professional Android and iOS applications with your JavaScript skills Use Isomorphic principles to build mobile apps that offer a native user experience Who This Book Is For This book is for developers who want to use their JavaScript knowledge for mobile development. Prior knowledge of React will be beneficial. What You Will Learn Structure React Native projects to ease maintenance and extensibility Optimize a project to speed up development Make a React Native project production-ready Use external modules to speed up the development and maintenance of your projects Explore the different UI and code patterns to be used for iOS and Android Get to know the best practices when building apps in React Native In Detail Considering the success of the React framework, Facebook recently introduced a new mobile development framework called React Native. With React Native's game-changing approach to hybrid mobile development, you can build native mobile applications that are much more powerful, interactive, and faster by using JavaScript This project-based guide takes you through eight projects to help you gain a sound understanding of the framework and helps you build mobile apps with native user experience. Starting with a simple standalone groceries list app, you will progressively move on to building advanced apps by adding connectivity with external APIs, using native features, such as the camera or microphone, in the mobile device, integrating with state management libraries such as Redux or MobX, or leveraging React Native's performance by building a full-featured game. This book covers the entire feature set of React Native, starting from the simplest (layout or navigation libraries) to the most advanced (integration with native code) features. By the end of this book, you'll be able to build professional Android and iOS applications using React Native. Style and approach This project-based guide consists of 8 projects. Each project is a standalone project that covers the core techniques and concepts in each project.

Use React and React Native to build applications for desktop browsers, mobile browsers, and even as native mobile apps About This Book Build React and React Native applications using familiar component concepts Dive deep into each platform, from routing in React to creating native mobile applications that can run offline Use Facebook's Relay, React and GraphQL technologies, to create a unified architecture that powers both web and native applications Who This Book Is For This book is written for any JavaScript developer—beginner or expert—who wants to start learning how to put both of Facebook's UI libraries to work. No knowledge of React is needed, though a working knowledge of ES2015 will help you follow along better. What You Will Learn Craft reusable React components Control navigation using the React Router to help keep your UI in sync with URLs Build isomorphic web applications using Node.js Use the Flexbox layout model to create responsive mobile designs Leverage the native APIs of Android and iOS to build engaging applications with React Native Respond to gestures in a way that's intuitive for the user Use Relay to build a unified data architecture for your React UIs In Detail React and React Native allow you to build cross-platform desktop and mobile applications using Facebook's innovative UI libraries. Combined with the Flux data architecture and Relay, you can now create powerful and feature-complete applications from just one code base! This book is split into three parts. The first part shows you how to start crafting composable UIs using React, from rendering with JSX and creating reusable components through to routing and creating isomorphic applications that run on Node. We then move on to showing you how to take the concepts of React and apply them to building Native UIs using React Native. You'll find out how to build responsive and streamlined UIs that can properly handle user interactions in a mobile environment. You'll also learn how to access device-specific APIs such as the geolocation API, and how to handle offline development with React Native. Finally, we'll tie all of these skills together and shows you how you can create React applications that run on every major platform. As well as understanding application state in depth, you'll learn how to leverage Relay to make feature-complete, data-driven web and native mobile applications. Style and approach Split into three major sections to help organize your learning, this hands-on, code-first book will help you get up to speed with React and React Native—the UI framework that powers Netflix, Yahoo, and Facebook.

Master the art of building modern web applications using ReactAbout This Book• Write a complete application in React using an array of supporting libraries, both specifically React-related and general purpose• Understand what makes React stand apart from the vast majority of JS frameworks available through detailed explanations and concise examples• Explore the React ecosystem and how to integrate React with other modern web technologiesWho This Book Is ForThis book is ideal for web developers possessing strong core JavaScript fundamentals who are also interested in learning what React brings to the architectural table. Previous experience with React or other web frameworks isn't required, but may help.What You Will Learn• Understand the React component lifecycle and core concepts such as props and states• Craft forms and implement form validation patterns using React• Explore the anatomy of a modern single-page web application• Develop an approach for choosing and combining web technologies without being paralyzed by the options available• Create a complete single-page application• Start coding with a plan using an application design process• Add to your arsenal of prototyping techniques and tools• Make your React application feel great using animationsIn DetailReact stands out in the web framework crowd through its approach to composition. This approach yields blazingly fast rendering capabilities. This book will help you understand what makes React special. It starts with the fundamentals and uses a pragmatic approach, focusing on clear development goals. You'll learn how to combine many web technologies surrounding React into a complete set for constructing a modern web application.With this text, you'll blitz the basics then swiftly move on to advanced topics such as form validation and complete application construction. You'll also explore several design activities which will help you develop your web applications with a thoughtful plan. Finally, you'll learn several methods for implementing slick animations using React.Style and approachThis is a comprehensive, hands-on guide that helps you get a solid understanding of the ins and outs of React development.For application development, you will get a high view of the anatomy where you will zoom into each part and make decisions by moving through the application's anatomy; selecting a solution that fits the problem and lines up with your goals.