React Native Camera Kit

Abstract

1. Introduction

A high performance, easy to use, rock solid camera library for React Native apps.

In earlier versions of react-native-camera-kit, permissions were provided with an API, but for the above reasons, these APIs will be removed.

Cross Platform (iOS and Android) Optimized for performance and high photo capture rate QR / Barcode scanning support Face detection support Camera preview support in iOS simulator

2. Objective

A high performance, easy to use, rock solid camera library for React Native apps.

This project demonstrates how Swift, React Native, Android can be applied to a real-world Mobile App Development problem.

4. Technology Stack

5. System Requirements

General requirements for this technology stack — check the README for exact versions.

• Xcode on macOS
• Git (to clone the repository)

6. Installation & Setup

git clone https://github.com/teslamotors/react-native-camera-kit.git
cd react-native-camera-kit

yarn add react-native-camera-kit

cd ios && pod install && cd ..

Full setup instructions are in the project README.

7. Future Enhancements

Suggested extensions you can add to make this your own project.

• Add push notifications with Firebase Cloud Messaging
• Add offline support with local caching
• Publish an internal test build on the Play Store

8. Viva / Review Questions

Common questions examiners ask for projects in this domain.

1. Which framework is used and why (native vs cross-platform)?
2. How is app state managed across screens?
3. Where is the data stored — locally, Firebase or a REST backend?
4. How are permissions (camera, location, storage) handled?
5. How would you publish this app to the Play Store / App Store?

9. Source Code & License

This project is developed by teslamotors and published on GitHub under the MIT License. Please follow the license terms and credit the original author when you use or modify this code.