📱 React Native Tutorial Series

A complete hands-on React Native roadmap from fundamentals to advanced mobile development, each course as its own sub-repository with concepts, examples, and mobile projects.

🎯 Learning Goals

This series will take you from a complete beginner to an advanced mobile developer capable of building production-ready iOS and Android applications. Each course builds upon the previous one, ensuring a solid foundation while introducing new mobile-specific concepts progressively.

📚 Course Overview

Course	Status	Focus	Duration	Project
🏗️ Course 0: Making Base Strong	Ready	React Native fundamentals & setup	1-2 weeks	Setup & First App
✅ Course 1: React Native Basics	Ready	Core React Native concepts	2-3 weeks	Calculator & Counter Apps
✅ Course 2: Components & Navigation	Ready	Reusable components & React Navigation	3-4 weeks	Multi-Screen News App
✅ Course 3: API Integration	Ready	External data & async programming	3-4 weeks	Weather & Movie Search Apps
✅ Course 4: Advanced State Management	Ready	State management & AsyncStorage	4-5 weeks	E-commerce Shopping Cart
✅ Course 5: Offline & Optimization	Ready	Performance & offline capabilities	3-4 weeks	Offline-capable Notes App

🛠️ Prerequisites

Before starting this series, make sure you have:

• Node.js (v16 or higher) - Download here
• npm or yarn package manager
• React Native CLI - npm install -g @react-native-community/cli
• Android Studio (for Android development)
• Xcode (for iOS development, macOS only)
• Basic JavaScript knowledge (ES6+ features)
• Code editor (VS Code recommended)
• Git for version control

🗺️ Learning Path

Phase 1: Foundation (Courses 1-2)

Build a solid understanding of React Native fundamentals and mobile component architecture.

Phase 2: Integration (Course 3)

Learn to work with external APIs and handle asynchronous data in mobile apps.

Phase 3: Advanced Patterns (Courses 4-5)

Master state management and performance optimization for mobile applications.

📖 How to Use This Series

1. Start with Course 1 - Don't skip the basics!
2. Complete all examples - Hands-on practice is crucial
3. Build the projects - Apply what you've learned
4. Test on devices - Use both iOS and Android simulators
5. Move to next course - Only after completing the current one
6. Review and practice - Reinforce your learning

🎯 Course Structure

Each course follows this structure:

CourseX-Topic/
├── README.md          # Theory, examples, and exercises
├── examples/          # Small working examples
│   ├── topic-1/
│   ├── topic-2/
│   └── ...
└── project/           # Full React Native applications
    ├── project-1/
    └── project-2/

🚀 Quick Start

1. Clone this repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/react-native-tutorial-series.git
   cd react-native-tutorial-series

2. Navigate to Course 0:

   cd Course-0-Making-Base-Strong

3. Follow the README instructions to begin your React Native journey!

📝 Learning Checklist

Track your progress with this checklist:

• Course 0: Making Base Strong

  • Understand what React Native is and its benefits
  • Know the difference between React Native and Expo
  • Set up development environment for both platforms
  • Create a React Native project using CLI
  • Create an Expo project
  • Run projects on Android emulator
  • Run projects on iOS simulator
  • Understand project structure
  • Learn essential commands
  • Set up debugging tools

• Course 1: React Native Basics

  • Understand React Native components and styling
  • Master props and state in mobile context
  • Handle touch events and gestures
  • Build Calculator and Counter apps
  • Complete all mini tasks

• Course 2: Components & Navigation

  • Learn component composition for mobile
  • Master React Navigation
  • Implement tab and stack navigation
  • Build Multi-Screen News App
  • Handle mobile-specific interactions

• Course 3: API Integration

  • Work with Fetch API in React Native
  • Handle async operations
  • Implement error and loading states
  • Build Weather and Movie Search apps
  • Master data fetching patterns

• Course 4: Advanced State Management

  • Use Context API effectively
  • Implement Redux Toolkit
  • Explore Zustand
  • Build E-commerce Shopping Cart
  • Persist state with AsyncStorage

• Course 5: Offline & Optimization

  • Implement offline capabilities
  • Use lazy loading and code splitting
  • Optimize performance for mobile
  • Build Offline-capable Notes App
  • Master caching strategies

🤝 Contributing

Found an error or want to improve the content? Contributions are welcome!

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch
3. Make your changes
4. Submit a pull request

📞 Support

• Issues: Report bugs or ask questions in the Issues section
• Discussions: Join community discussions
• Email: Contact the maintainers for direct support

📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

🎉 Congratulations!

You're about to embark on an exciting journey to master React Native! Remember, the key to learning React Native is consistent practice, building projects, and testing on real devices.

Happy mobile coding! 📱

---

Last updated: December 2024