October 5th, 2022
Hermes as the New React Native JavaScript Engine
A brief overview of what a JavaScript engine is, why React Native has a new one, and how to use it in your React Native app.
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Topic: "React Native" - React Native School
August 17th, 2022
Why use the Pressable Component over the Touchable Components
A definitive guide on when you should use the Pressable component and when you should (or shouldn't) use the Touchable components.
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October 20th, 2021
Announcing Build an E-Commerce App with React Native and Stripe
Today I'm happy to announce the release of React Native School's latest and most comprehensive course, Build an E-Commerce App with React Native and Stripe.
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June 2nd, 2021
Where to Find React Native Jobs
If you're interested in finding work where you'll get to use React Native start your search here! A list of resources we use to regularly stay on top of the React Native job market.
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May 5th, 2021
How to Reset React Native Cache - NPM, iOS, Android, and More
Things get funky in react native. Here's how to start fresh and clear a React Native app cache.
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December 14th, 2020
Building a Mobile App - What to Expect
In this super brief article I'll show you all the steps you need to hit to go from "I want to build and app" to "holy 💩, I've got an app in the app store".
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October 5th, 2020
12 Exercises to Learn React Native
Here are 12 exercises to help you better understand React Native
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October 2nd, 2019
React (Native) Essentials
A quick reference document to give you all the essentials of working with React and React Native.
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July 24th, 2019
Breaking Down React Native v0.60
In this lesson we'll discuss the biggest changes to React Native v0.60 for developers with existing React Native apps.
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March 14th, 2019
React Native vs. Flutter - Which to Choose?
I'm often asked about which technology to choose, who is killing who, who's going to win and who's going to fail? Here's my running answer on the React Native vs. Flutter debate.
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October 9th, 2018
Fix Broken React Native Projects in Xcode 10
In this video we'll learn how to fix an issue where you're unable to build a React Native app in Xcode 10
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March 13th, 2018
iPhoneX Compatibility in React Native with SafeAreaView
In this video, you will learn how to use the SafeAreaView component to avoid the sensor cluster (the notch) and home activity indicator on the iPhone X.
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September 18th, 2017
How to Hire React Native Developers & Find React Native jobs
At Handlebar Labs I train people to become React Native developers. Part of that training is exchanging emails with the students to help them through any of the material. Once someone has worked...
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August 29th, 2017
React Native Basics: Copy to Clipboard
Reading and writing from the clipboard is incredibly easy in React Native by using the Clipboard API. In this quick tutorial we’ll build a…
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August 9th, 2017
How to Get Started with React Native
Before diving in I want to tell you a little story — I’ve been wanting to put together a simple website. Not a web app, just a simple…
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April 5th, 2017
How to Rename A React Native App
Renaming your React Native project is something you’ll rarely have to do, if ever. I’ve had to do it in the past and I struggled quite a…
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April 3rd, 2017
The Easiest Way to Learn React Native
I’ve spent a lot of time working with React Native. I started using it very shortly after it was open sourced and have used it daily since…
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March 15th, 2017
React Conf 2017 Overview for the React Native Developer
For myself, others who didn’t attend, and those wishing to review I wanted to put together a list of presentations & announcements that…
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January 18th, 2017
React Native Basics: Geolocation
I’ve been using the Geolocation API in React Native a fair amount lately. It’s an API that I didn’t realize existed in React Native and…
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August 24th, 2016
My Process for Building a Cross Platform React Native Component
I’ve talked about sharing code between React Native on Android and iOS but this week I want to talk more about my process of building for…
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July 27th, 2016
Organizing a React Native Project
One of the great things about React Native is the flexibility. You can do just about anything — including organize the project however you…
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June 8th, 2016
Blueprint to becoming a React Native Developer
I’m a big believer in React Native — if you’re reading this you’re likely interested in it as well. The Javascript ecosystem is quickly…
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March 29th, 2016
Sharing Code between Android and iOS in React Native
One of the (many) advantages of writing an app with React Native is that you can write a mobile app for both iOS and Android from the same…
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