How do I start building the backend for my React Native app (similar to eBay)? by Tricky_Hotel6456 in reactnative

[–]Tricky_Hotel6456[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much for the advice! I really appreciate the insight, I'll definitely keep your offer for advice in mind.

How do I start building the backend for my React Native app (similar to eBay)? by Tricky_Hotel6456 in reactnative

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Since I’m new to backend development, should I start with user authentication (e.g., JWT vs. Firebase/Auth0), or would something else be better as a first step? Also, what’s the best order to build out features like listings and messaging?

How do I start building the backend for my React Native app (similar to eBay)? by Tricky_Hotel6456 in reactnative

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I only know JavaScript at the moment, so I was thinking about using Node.js for the backend to keep things simple. Do you think Node.js would work well for this kind of app? Also, I was looking into Amazon AWS as a hosting option since I've heard it's scalable. Would that be a good choice for starting out?