react-native-developer-roadmap

React Native Developer Roadmap

A comprehensive guide for becoming a proficient React Native developer, including key concepts and technologies to study.

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1. JavaScript

A. ES6+ Features

• JavaScript ES6 Features
• let, const, arrow functions, destructuring.
• Promises, async/await.
• ES6 Modules: import, export, template literals, rest/spread operators.

B. JavaScript Concepts

• JavaScript Closures, scopes, event loop.
• Prototype chain, this context.
• Callbacks and promises in event-driven architecture.

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2. TypeScript

A. Basic TypeScript Syntax

• TypeScript Documentation
• Primitive Types: string, number, boolean, any, unknown, etc.
• Type Inference: Let TypeScript infer types.
• Union & Intersection Types: Master type flexibility.

B. Typing React Components

• TypeScript with React
• Function components with typed props.
• Typing useState, useEffect, useRef.

C. Typing Hooks

• Using TypeScript with React Hooks

D. Events, APIs, & Libraries

• Axios TypeScript Guide
• React Navigation with TypeScript
• Redux and React Navigation typings.

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3. React Fundamentals

A. JSX

• JSX in React

B. Components

• React Components
• Functional and class components.
• Props vs. State management.

C. Hooks

• React Hooks
• Core hooks: useState, useEffect, useMemo, useCallback.
• Custom Hooks for abstracting complex logic.

D. Component Lifecycle

• React Component Lifecycle

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4. React Native-Specific Concepts

A. Environment Setup

• React Native CLI
• Expo

B. Core Components

• React Native Core Components
• Master View, Text, ScrollView, TextInput, FlatList.

C. Styling

• Flexbox in React Native
• Libraries: Styled-Components or Tailwind CSS for React Native.

D. GlueStack UI

• GlueStack Documentation

E. Handling Input & Forms

• Forms, validation libraries like Formik and Yup.
• Touch and gesture handling.

F. Native APIs

• React Native Native Modules

G. Platform-specific Code

• Use the Platform module for managing differences between iOS and Android.

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5. State Management

A. Context API

• React Context API

B. Redux Toolkit

• Redux Toolkit Documentation
• Core concepts: State, Action, Reducer, Dispatch.
• Middlewares: Redux Persist, Redux Thunk, Redux Saga, RTK Query.
• Use Redux DevTools for debugging.

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6. Mobile App Architecture

A. Component Design

• Modular and reusable component design (Atomic Design).

B. Folder Structure

• Organize your project efficiently (e.g., feature-based or domain-driven).

C. Data Flow

• Embrace unidirectional data flow in React.

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7. React Native Navigation

A. React Navigation

• React Navigation Documentation
• Stack, tab, and drawer navigation.
• Passing data between screens.

B. Deep Linking

• Deep Linking in React Native

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8. Working with Native Code (Optional but Useful)

A. Native Modules

• React Native Native Modules

B. Bridging

• React Native Bridging

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9. Debugging & Testing

A. Debugging Tools

• React Native Debugging
• Flipper, Chrome DevTools.

B. Testing

• Jest Documentation
• React Native Testing Library
• Detox Testing

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10. Performance Optimization

A. Optimizing Re-renders

• React Memoization Techniques

B. Handling Large Lists

• Efficient List Rendering in React Native

C. Native Modules for Performance

• Offload CPU-intensive tasks to native modules if necessary.

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11. Deployment

A. App Store & Play Store

• Publishing to Play Store
• Publishing to App Store

B. OTA (Over-The-Air) Updates

• CodePush Documentation

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12. Popular Libraries in React Native

A. UI Libraries

• NativeBase, React Native Paper, React Native Elements.

B. Networking

• Axios Documentation
• Fetch API

C. Async Storage

• Async Storage

D. Push Notifications

• Firebase Cloud Messaging or React Native Push Notification.

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13. Advanced Concepts (Optional but Beneficial)

A. Animations

• React Native Reanimated

B. Advanced Features

• Bluetooth, NFC, Payments, and more depending on the app requirements.

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This roadmap provides a structured guide to mastering React Native development, from foundational knowledge to advanced features, ensuring a clear path for continuous learning and growth.

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