React Native exploration

I am experimenting with React Native: getting familiar with development and getting apps online.

The project is using Expo Go for development and internal distribution.

Dependencies

Last updated Feb 3, 2024.

Clone the Repository:

Clone this repository to your local machine using:

git clone https://github.com/industriousparadigm/explore-react-native.git

Install Dependencies:
- Navigate to the project directory and install the necessary dependencies:
```
cd explore-react-native
npm install
```
Start the Expo Development Server:
- Run the following command to start the Expo development server:
```
expo start
```
- This will open up a new tab in your default web browser with the Expo developer tools.
Run on a Simulator/Emulator:
- Ensure you have Xcode (for iOS) or Android Studio (for Android) set up.
- In the Expo developer tools in your browser, click on "Run on iOS simulator" or "Run on Android emulator".
View Logs and Debug:
- The Expo developer tools in the browser allow you to view logs, debug, and access various developer options.

To run the app on your iPhone, follow these steps:

Install Expo Go App
Start the Expo Development Server:
- See the steps in "Run Locally" above.
Connect to the Same Wi-Fi Network:
- Make sure your development machine and iPhone are on the same Wi-Fi network.
Scan QR Code with Expo Go:
- Open the Expo Go app on your iPhone.
- Scan the QR code available in the Expo developer tools in your browser or in the terminal where you ran expo start.
- This will open your project in the Expo Go app.
Development and Testing:
- You can now develop and test your app. Any changes you make will be reflected in the app running in Expo Go.

If you encounter issues, ensure you have the latest version of Expo CLI installed and that your project's dependencies are up to date.
For issues specific to running on an iPhone, check that your phone's Expo Go app is updated.

Happy coding!