React Native in Action

SummaryReact Native in Action gives iOS, Android, and web developers the knowledge and confidence they need to begin building high-quality iOS and Android apps using the React Native framework.Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications.About the TechnologyReact Native gives mobile and web developers the power of "e;and."e; Write your app once and easily deploy it to iOS and Android and the web. React Native apps compile into platform-specific code, reducing development time, effort, and cost! And because you're using JavaScript and the React framework, you benefit from a huge ecosystem of tools, expertise, and support.About the BookReact Native in Action teaches you to build high-quality cross-platform mobile and web apps. In this hands-on guide, you'll jump right into building a complete app with the help ofclear, easy-to-follow instructions. As you build your skills, you'll drill down to more-advanced topics like styling, APIs, animations, data architecture, and more! You'll also learn how to maximize code reuse without sacrificing native platform look-and-feel.What's InsideBuilding cross-platform mobile and web appsRouting, Redux, and animationsCross-network data requestsStoring and retrieving data locallyManaging data and stateAbout the ReaderWritten for beginner-to-intermediate web, Android, and iOS developers.About the AuthorsNader Dabit is a developer advocate at AWS Mobile, where he works on tools and services to allow developers to build full-stack web and mobile applications using their existing skillset. He is also the founder of React Native Training and the host of the "e;React Native Radio"e; podcast.Table of ContentsPART 1 Getting started with React NativeGetting started with React NativeUnderstanding ReactBuilding your first React Native appPART 2 Developing applications in React NativeIntroduction to stylingStyling in depthNavigationAnimationsUsing the Redux data architecture libraryPART 3 API referenceImplementing cross-platform APIsImplementing iOS-specific components and APIsImplementing Android-specific components and APIsPART 4 Bringing it all togetherBuilding a Star Wars app using cross-platform components