React Native Outline

Objective:

Comprehensive Understanding of React Native:

Objective: Develop a thorough understanding of React Native, including its architecture, components, and the principles of cross-platform mobile app development.

Effective Development Environment Setup:

Objective: Enable students to set up a productive development environment with Node.js, npm, and React Native CLI, fostering independence in project initiation.

Proficiency in React Components and JSX:

Objective: Ensure students can create functional and class components, apply JSX syntax, and render components effectively in a React Native environment.

Styling and Layout Design Mastery:

Objective: Instruct students on styling using Flexbox, introduce UI components, and guide them in implementing responsive and visually appealing layouts.

Navigation Implementation Proficiency:

Objective: Teach effective navigation between screens using React Navigation, including passing parameters and customizing navigation options.

Data Rendering, Mapping, and Reusability Mastery:

Objective: Instruct students on rendering dynamic data efficiently, using Array.map() for lists, and creating reusable components for data rendering.

Advanced Styling Techniques and Animation Skills:

Objective: Explore advanced styling using StyleSheet, external libraries like Styled Components, and guide students in implementing animations using the Animated API.

Integration of Advanced UI Components and Native Modules:

Objective: Provide insights into advanced UI components, libraries, and integration of native modules for platform-specific functionality.

Testing, Debugging, and Performance Optimization Proficiency:

Objective: Instruct students on debugging tools, testing on various devices, and implementing performance optimizations for efficient app development.

Expectations:

Independence in Project Setup:

Expectation: Students should independently set up their development environment and create new React Native projects.

Effective Component Creation and Rendering:

Expectation: Students should confidently create, style, and render React components using JSX syntax.

Successful Asynchronous Programming:

Expectation: Students should proficiently handle asynchronous operations, make API requests, and manage data retrieval and storage.

Integration of Advanced UI Components and Native Modules:

Expectation: Students should be capable of integrating advanced UI components, leveraging external libraries, and incorporating native modules for platform-specific functionality.

Effective Testing, Debugging, and Optimization:

Expectation: Students should be skilled in using debugging tools, testing on various devices, and implementing optimizations for efficient app performance.

Successful App Deployment and Collaborative Project Work:

Expectation: Students should successfully deploy a React Native app, actively contribute to guided project development, and collaborate effectively within a development team.

Employable Skills: Hands-on Practice:

·         Mobile App Development Proficiency:

Ability to develop cross-platform mobile applications using React Native, making graduates valuable contributors to mobile development teams.

UI/UX Design Skills:

Proficiency in styling, layout design, and implementation of responsive designs, ensuring a positive and visually appealing user experience.

State Management Expertise:

Capability to manage component and global state efficiently, facilitating the development of dynamic and interactive applications.

API Integration Knowledge:

Experience in making asynchronous API requests, handling data fetching, and managing external data sources in real-world applications.

Navigation and Routing Proficiency:

In implementing navigation between screens, passing parameters, andcustomizing navigation behavior, crucial for creating seamless user journeys.

Debugging and Optimization Skills:

Ability to identify and resolve issues using debugging tools, along with knowledge of performance optimization techniques for efficient app development.

Collaborative Development Experience:

Exposure to collaborative project development, contributing to the entire development lifecycle from setup to deployment.

·         Basic understanding of programming concepts.

·         Familiarity with computer systems and operating systems.

·         No prior knowledge of React Native is required

For further reference, the link to the source material is provided below:

Understanding of React Native Fundamentals:

Gain a solid understanding of React Native, including its architecture, components, and principles of cross-platform mobile app development.

Effective Development Environment Setup:

Independently set up a development environment with Node.js, npm, and the React Native CLI for initiating and managing React Native projects.

Proficiency in React Components and JSX:

Master the creation of functional and class components, apply JSX syntax, and effectively render components within a React Native environment.

Styling and Layout Design Skills:

Develop skills in styling using Flexbox layout, implementing basic UI components, and creating responsive and visually appealing layouts.

Data Rendering, Mapping, and Reusability Mastery:

Demonstrate mastery in rendering dynamic data efficiently, employing the Array.map() method, and creating reusable components for data rendering.

Advanced Styling Techniques and Animation Skills:

Develop advanced styling skills using StyleSheet, external libraries like Styled Components, and animation implementation using the Animated API.

platform-specific functionalities.

Testing, Debugging, and Performance Optimization Proficiency:

Acquire proficiency in testing React Native apps, using debugging tools effectively, and implementing optimizations for enhanced app performance.

App Deployment and Collaborative Project Work:

Successfully deploy a React Native app, actively contribute to guided project development, and collaborate effectively within a development team.

Class hours: 4 hours per day

Theory: 20%

Practical: 80%

Weekly hours: 20 hours per week

Total contact hours: 80 hours

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1.    Meta React Native Specialization https://www.coursera.org/specializations/meta-react-native

2.    Free online course React Native Tutorial for Beginners

Build a React Native App:

·         Books and References:

React Native Notes for Professionals book

https://books.goalkicker.com/ReactNativeBook/

Official React Native Documentation:

https://reactnative.dev/docs/getting-started

·         Practice and Experimentation:

https://codesandbox.io/p/sandbox/react-native-practice-4klyx?file=%2Fsrc%2Findex.js

• Introduction to React Native
• Overview of React Native framework
• Advantages of using React Native for mobile app development
• Introduction to cross-platform development

• Setup and Installation
• Installation and setup of development environment (Node.js, npm, React Native CLI)
• Creating a new React Native project
• Exploring the basic project structure

·         Understanding React components and JSX syntax

·         Creating functional and class components

·         Rendering components in React Native

·         Styling components using Flexbox layout

·         Using basic UI components like Text, View, Image, and Button

·         Implementing basic layout designs

·         Implementing basic navigation between screens using React Navigation

·         Passing parameters between screens

·         Exploring navigation options and customization

·         Managing component state with useState hook

·         Understanding the difference between state and props

·         Handling user input and updating state

Introduction to Context API for managing global state

Implementing global state management using Context

Sharing data between components using Context

·         Introduction to asynchronous programming in JavaScript

·         Working with Promises and async/await for handling asynchronous operations

·         Making asynchronous API requests

·         Making HTTP requests to fetch data from external APIs

·         Handling fetch errors and implementing loading indicators

·         Storing fetched data in component state or global state

• Data Rendering and Mapping
• Rendering dynamic data in React Native components
• Using Array.map() method to render lists of data
• Creating custom components for data rendering

·         Advanced styling techniques using StyleSheet

·         Using external styling libraries like Styled Components

·         Implementing responsive designs for various screen sizes

• Animations in React Native
• Introduction to animations in React Native
• Using Animated API to create animations
• Implementing gesture-based animations

• Handling User Input
• Implementing form inputs and validations
• Working with different input types (text input, dropdowns, checkboxes)
• Handling user interactions and gestures

• Advanced UI Components
• Exploring advanced UI components and libraries
• Implementing complex layouts and designs
• Customizing UI components for specific use cases

• Integrating Native Modules
• Integrating native modules and libraries into React Native projects
• Using Native Modules and Native UI Components for platform-specific functionality
• Understanding the bridge between JavaScript and native code

• Testing and Debugging
• Introduction to debugging tools in React Native
• Testing React Native apps on different devices and simulators
• Handling common debugging issues and errors

• Performance Optimization
• Identifying performance bottlenecks in React Native apps
• Implementing optimizations for improved performance
• Memory management and reducing app size

• App Deployment
• Building and packaging React Native apps for Android and iOS platforms
• Deploying apps to Google Play Store and Apple App Store
• Managing app versions and updates

• Project Development (Part 1)
• Working on a guided project to apply learned concepts
• Developing a simple React Native app from scratch
• Implementing features such as navigation, data fetching, and state management

• Project Development (Part 2)
• Continuation of the guided project development
• Adding advanced features and functionalities to the app
• Testing, debugging, and deploying the completed project

●     Allow users to add tasks, mark them as completed, and delete tasks

●     Implement basic navigation between screens to handle the task list and task details.

●     Fetch weather data from a weather API, display the current weather, and provide a 5-day forecast

●     Implement state management to handle loading indicators, error messages, and global state for the selected city.

●     Allow users to search for recipes, view recipe details, and save their favorite recipes

●     Implement advanced styling techniques, animations, and native module integration to enhance the user experience.

●     Allow users to create, update, delete tasks, set deadlines, and prioritize tasks

●     Focus on testing, performance optimization, and deployment of the app.

●     Include a project overview, installation instructions, and a guide on how to use and navigate the app.

●     Consider features like user authentication, product categories, and the ability to place orders.