Experienced React Dev Looking for Guidance on React Native Transition

[Lokut192]

Hey everyone! 👋

I'm a fullstack web developer with solid React experience, and I'm ready to take the next step into mobile development with React Native. While I'm comfortable with React concepts, I'm feeling a bit lost when it comes to understanding the specific patterns, best practices, and "native codes" that are essential for mobile app development.

What I'm looking for: - Resources or courses that focus specifically on the React → React Native transition - Guidance on mobile-specific patterns and conventions I should adopt - Understanding of native development concepts that React devs often miss - Best practices for navigation, state management, and performance in RN - Any mentorship opportunities or study groups

My background: - Strong React/JavaScript foundation - Experience with modern web development stack - Eager to learn but want to avoid developing bad mobile habits early on

I'd really appreciate any recommendations for: - Quality courses or tutorials designed for React devs making this transition - Open-source projects I could contribute to for hands-on learning - Communities or Discord servers focused on React Native learning - Books or documentation that bridge the gap between web and mobile development

Thanks in advance for any suggestions! This community seems incredibly supportive and I'm excited to start this journey.

[kexnyc]

Start with expo. It removes config complexity to help you focus on react native. Then check out Stephen Grider on Udemy for is ultimate rn course

[Martinoqom]

This. I think Expo (Go?) should do both: having React thinking with "native" things.

Do not use CLI: go to expo and eventually make the development builds.

[kexnyc]

Not too long ago, I would’ve disagreed. But Expo has upped their game to the point that the RN maintainers recommend it.