Best of React Native — July 2024

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   Community Picks·2y

   From Web to Native with React

   React Native enables web developers with experience in React to create native mobile apps using JavaScript or TypeScript. It allows for multi-platform code sharing between iOS and Android from a single codebase. Expo is recommended as a framework to bridge the gaps in React Native core capabilities, providing essential tools for production apps. Key differences between web and native development include the use of UI primitives and styling methods. Developers should avoid certain common pitfalls, such as using array.map for rendering large lists or the logical AND operator in rendering. Key native-specific concepts include build signing, deep linking, gestures, haptics, and handling the on-screen keyboard.

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   Bytes by ui.dev·2y

   React Native makes it official

   The React Native team now officially recommends using the Expo framework for new projects. Expo offers extensive native libraries, simplified routing, and better native code management, making it a top choice for most developers. Additionally, managing API keys efficiently is crucial for security, with tools like Zero providing centralized management. Tinybase released a new version focusing on data sync functionality, and there are other noteworthy updates in the developer community, including Deno's new features and insights into performance benchmarking.

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   freeCodeCamp·2y

   Build a Meditation App with React Native & Expo Router

   Enhance your React Native skills by building a meditation app with Expo and other tools like TypeScript and NativeWind. This comprehensive tutorial covers everything from setting up your development environment to implementing various features and screens such as the Meditation Index Screen, Affirmations Detail Screen, and adding meditation audio. Perfect for both beginners and experienced developers, this course promises to boost your mobile development expertise.

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   DEV·2y

   How to become an Amazon Developer

   Discover the various paths to becoming an Amazon developer, from building apps for the Amazon Appstore to leveraging AWS for scalable web and mobile solutions. Learn how the Alexa Skills Kit allows you to create voice apps for Alexa-enabled devices and find useful resources to get started, including developer portals, communities, and certifications.

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   DEV·2y

   Understanding Prop Drilling and How to Solve It

   Prop drilling in React involves passing data through multiple component levels, which can make code difficult to manage. Solutions include using the Context API for data sharing without passing props at every level and the useReducer hook for managing complex states, combined with the Context API to avoid prop drilling.

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