You want to get your hands dirty with some React Native? In a recent article I gave an easy introduction to React Native, this time I will show you the in my eyes 10 best resources out there to get started with React Native.
This list is not complete, but it contains everything to improver your React Native skill. And it’s no rating, just a simple list to help you!
Have you found any other great resource?
Let me know and I will update this list to get even more awesome.
1. Facebook – Introducing React Native
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Whether you are a complete beginner or looking for are solid background for your knowledge – the official keynote is a great way to learn some basic concepts and why Facebook built React Native. Definitely a must watch for everyone interested!
2. Facebook – Official React Native documentation
If you are looking for a complete overview what’s already possible, go for this. The official documentation covers everything you need for a complete app, including all the special cases you might not find in the regular tutorials. Also the place to look up something in case you are not sure how to use a specific component.
3. Appcoda – React Native Introduction ![]()
Appcoda delivers a great tutorial from the installation of React Native to building a real app with cool features and components. If you have no or very less experience, this is definitely one of the right places to start. After this tutorial you will have a pretty decent understanding how React Native works and be able to build your first own app.
4. Ray Wenderlich – Introduction to Apps with JavaScript ![]()
You might have heard of Ray Wenderlich, the guy with the awesome iOS tutorials. But this time it’s not about native iOS, this time it’s a complete example for a React Native iOS app including fetching data from an API. This tutorial was featured all over the web and is heavily recommended for everyone interested. Especially the data loading part will come in handy for many of you, as this is a day to day task.
5. Modus Create – React Native Has Landed
This one combines tutorial style and a bit more of knowledge and opinion about React Native. The guys show a bit of code, and how they felt using it for some weeks. If you are looking for some true words and how it’s performing in a real world, a very good read!
6. Herman Schaaf – Building a flashcard game ![]()
This one describes the process of building a simple game. It’s a cool article as it covers many things you might want to know more about: Styling, using a Database, bridging native modules and finally problems related to submitting that app. Definitely give this one a look if you plan to develop a React Native app.
7. Colin Eberhardt – React Native Retrospective ![]()
This article is from the creator of the Ray Wenderlich introduction, so this guy knows what he’s talking about. It’s not about code here, but the true opinion about the usage of React Native from a high skilled developer is priceless. Whether you just want a detailed review or a collection of the pros and cons, this special article is a must read for everyone interested!
8. ReactNative – Collection of Resources
If you haven’t found what you are looking for you might want to give this platform a look at, chances are good you will find something you need. This is a place of tutorials, links, books, RSS feeds and so on. If you want to stay up-to-date, make sure to sign up for the newsletter!
9. Red Badger – Killer Features
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A bit different perspective on React Native, highlighting the true value of this framework: ReactJS. Everyone is excited about the new possibilities and how Facebook managed to open source this project, but Robbie shares some thoughts about the things you should really value. Very interesting article, for beginners as well as for old ReactJS pros!
10. React Parts – All the components you need
If you managed to read until this point, I guess you already have started with React Native. If so, this site offers a complete search for components you might miss or need at the moment. It also includes web components, so if you are already developing ReactJS web apps, this comes in double-handy. Definitely bookmark this page for further searches!
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So long,
Simon
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