How I learned React Native

Sahil Pandya
2 min readAug 18, 2021

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Why I wanted to learn React Native

I want to learn App Development, For that I choose React Native, which is similar to React Js, So it is easier to learn and Start project in App Development.

How I approached learning React Native

I started learning ReactNative from their official site https://reactnative.dev/ , Where I followed the steps which is given ReactNative website, then I created a sample project in iOS, I started working on a small project from the authentication screen where I need to create small Ui.

The Challenges I faced

Initially I faced issue to create UI using flex layout, but once i got to know about using flex, then it is the easiest way to create a UI in Mobile development, Other things are much similar like React Js, the only differences are View, Text, Touchable and other general component which are somehow similar from Div, Text, Anchor thing. So Using compare both web and App, got the ideas to build app UI components.

Key takeaways

While learning new technology or new platform, got ideas that always start learning with Small, Small pieces, which help to start the things and it will help to learn in deep and there is always one thing that you can learn any new technology with the practice and more you work with new technology you will get more knowledge and learnings.

Tips and advice

Learn first React Js then follow ReactNative official site which is the best place to learn ReactNative.

Final thoughts and next steps

Learning App development technology is a nice experience, with start learning app development will be getting a chance to learn native development as well as, which will help you to increase your skills.

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Sahil Pandya
Sahil Pandya

Written by Sahil Pandya

Learning, Exploring, Implementing and then Writing things after experience.

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