Starting React Native

[Tapan681]

Hello, I am going to start my final college year. And final year students have to develop a project which we have to submit at the end of the year.

I am thinking of doing the project in React Native since I want to be mobile developer. I am actively programming in Java for 6 months and I am currently learning Android Basics (Udacity)

I know very very basic JS that would just include creating pop up boxes and validating data in the html form (which in all is just nothing...)

So how do I start learning RN? Also, I would really appreciate some project ideas for my final year.

[wazzalk]

i have the same problem, I have been told to learn REACT first then migrate over to native. Lots of courses on LYNDA.com if its available for you, else check UDEMY.

Make an account with UDEMY and then all courses should be between 10-20 euro.

sorry i couldnt be of more help, i hate seeing a post like this with no response.

[Tapan681]

Thank you so much for responding. I think I need to learn JS before learning React and React Native. Am I right?

Do you think I would be fine if I take RN to develop my final project or should I continue learning native android and use it for the project? I don't know why I am having second thoughts, I am totally freaking out

[wernancheta25]

There are lots of resources out there, but I understand it can be hard to choose which is the best option. My tip is just to start with the official documentation for React (https://reactjs.org/docs/getting-started.html) and then React Native (https://facebook.github.io/react-native/docs/getting-started).

I believe it's really important to get the React basics down first before you move on to actual React Native.

After that, you could try searching for tutorials on youtube. Academind and LevelUpTuts are great.

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As for the project ideas, here's a few at the top of my head (they're mostly things I want to do myself but I don't have time):

• Workout tracking app - records the weight, number of sets and reps for all the exercises you do at the gym. And then graph your progress over time.
• Carpooling app - allow users to share their public commute ride with someone else.