Overview

Course Description: Embark on your journey into the world of cross-platform mobile development with React Native. This course is designed to help you build robust, scalable, and user-friendly mobile applications that work seamlessly across platforms. You'll gain an in-depth understanding of React Native's architecture, its powerful development environment, and essential concepts such as navigation, user interaction, and state management. Whether you're new to mobile development or transitioning from native frameworks, this course will equip you with the skills needed to create professional-grade applications. Module Descriptions: Module 1: Introduction to React Native and Mobile Development Lay the foundation for cross-platform development by exploring React Native’s architecture, tools, and development environment. Understand how cross-platform frameworks differ from native development, and scaffold your first React Native app. Module 2: Core Concepts of React Native Deep dive into React Native’s core concepts, including component-based development, styling, and handling user interactions. Learn to build dynamic and responsive UI designs and implement efficient navigation between screens. Module 3: Working with Data in React Native Master data handling in React Native by learning state management, API integration, and local data storage. Discover how to fetch and display data effectively while maintaining performance and user experience. Learning Objectives: By the end of this course, learners will be able to: - Describe the key principles of cross-platform development and React Native's architecture. - Develop responsive and interactive mobile applications using React Native's components and styling techniques. - Implement efficient state management, data fetching, and local storage techniques in React Native applications. - Evaluate and troubleshoot common issues in app scaffolding, navigation, and performance optimization. Target Audience: This course is ideal for: - Beginners who want to start building mobile applications. - Developers transitioning from native app development to cross-platform frameworks. - Software engineers seeking to expand their skill set in mobile app development. - Students and professionals interested in building mobile applications with React Native. Note: This is Course No. 1 of the 3-course specialization series, "Holistic Mobile App Design & Development: Cross-Platform Excellence."

Syllabus

Introduction to React Native and Mobile Development

In this module, you’ll explore cross-platform development and learn how React Native enables you to build apps for multiple platforms using a single codebase. You’ll dive into React Native’s architecture, understanding how JavaScript Core and the Bridge connect with native components. You’ll also set up your development environment with tools like Node.js, Android Studio, and Xcode, and create your first React Native app. Finally, you’ll scaffold a project and debug it using emulators and developer tools—equipping you with the skills to kickstart your mobile development journey.

Core Concepts of React Native

In this module, you’ll learn the essentials of React Native. You’ll explore functional vs class components, use JSX for dynamic UIs, and manage data with props and state. Master styling with Flexbox and StyleSheets to create responsive layouts, and handle user interactions with buttons, inputs, and events. Finally, you’ll implement multi-screen navigation using stack, tab, and drawer navigators—building the foundation for interactive and user-friendly apps.

Working with Data in React Native

In this module, you’ll learn how to manage state using hooks like useState and useEffect, and handle global state with the Context API. You’ll also explore how to fetch and display data from APIs using Fetch or Axios, and implement lists, pagination, and pull-to-refresh functionality. Next, you’ll dive into local data storage with AsyncStorage and SQLite, enabling offline synchronization for better user experience. Finally, you’ll work with media and file handling by displaying images, playing audio and video, and managing file uploads and downloads—building the skills needed to manage data effectively in React Native apps.