Overview

Course Description: Take your React Native skills to the next level with this advanced course. Dive deep into creating visually engaging and high-performing mobile applications by mastering advanced UI and UX techniques, gesture handling, and animations. Explore native integrations to leverage device-specific features and platform-specific APIs. Finally, ensure your applications are robust and reliable by learning the best practices for testing and debugging. This course bridges the gap between intermediate and expert-level development, empowering you to deliver feature-rich apps with seamless user experiences. Module Descriptions: Module 1: Advanced UI and User Experience Learn advanced layout techniques, animations, and gesture handling to create visually dynamic and interactive user experiences. Optimize performance to ensure your app runs smoothly across devices. Module 2: Native Features and Platform-Specific APIs Discover how to integrate native code and access platform-specific features such as device sensors, geolocation, and notifications. Master the use of third-party libraries and SDKs for extended functionality. Module 3: Testing and Debugging React Native Apps Build confidence in your apps by learning to write unit, integration, and end-to-end tests. Use advanced debugging tools and strategies to identify and resolve platform-specific issues, while adhering to security best practices. Learning Objectives: By the end of this course, learners will be able to: - Design advanced user interfaces using animations, transitions, and optimized layouts. - Integrate native device features and third-party libraries for enhanced app functionality. - Analyze and improve app performance by debugging, testing, and profiling code effectively. - Implement security measures to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with privacy regulations. Target Audience: This course is ideal for: - Intermediate React Native developers aiming to build advanced applications. - Developers seeking to integrate platform-specific features in their cross-platform apps. - Professionals interested in improving app reliability through robust testing and debugging practices. - Engineers wanting to create visually dynamic and high-performing mobile applications. Note: This is Course No. 2 of the 3-course specialization series, "Holistic Mobile App Design & Development: Cross-Platform Excellence."

Syllabus

Advanced UI and User Experience

In this module, you’ll learn how to implement complex layouts using ScrollView and FlatList, customize components from NativeBase and React Native Paper, and bring your applications to life with smooth animations and interactive gestures. You’ll also explore methods to optimize performance for seamless user experiences.

Native Features and Platform-Specific APIs

In this module, you’ll unlock the power of native functionality. Learn how to integrate custom native modules, access device sensors, media libraries, and geolocation, and enhance your app’s engagement with push notifications and external libraries.

Testing and Debugging React Native Apps

In this module, you’ll master debugging tools like Flipper and React Native Debugger. Build confidence in your code with unit, integration, and end-to-end testing using Jest and Detox. The module wraps up with essential security practices to protect sensitive data and fortify your app against vulnerabilities.