React Native Developer – 100+ Lab Exercises (Basic, Intermediate, Advanced))

🔰 Basic Level (30+ Exercises)

Goal: Grasp the fundamentals of React Native and build foundational mobile UI and logic.

React Native Fundamentals

• Install Node.js, Watchman, Expo CLI, and React Native CLI.

• Set up your first React Native app using Expo and CLI.

• Understand the folder structure of a React Native project.

• Learn JSX and component-based architecture.

• Create functional and class-based components.

Basic UI Components

• Build a simple login screen using TextInput, Button, and View.

• Create a registration form with validation.

• Design a splash screen and navigation screen.

• Display lists using FlatList and SectionList.

• Use ScrollView and implement scrollable layouts.

Navigation & State

• Use React Navigation to implement stack navigation.

• Implement bottom tab navigation and drawer navigation.

• Use useState, useEffect for state and lifecycle.

• Connect screens with props and basic state management.

Styling

• Apply styles using StyleSheet.

• Create reusable style objects.

• Learn Flexbox for responsive layouts.

• Implement dark and light theme toggles.

🚀 Intermediate Level (40+ Exercises)

Goal: Master dynamic navigation, animations, API handling, and modular coding practices.

API Integration & Data Handling

• Fetch data using fetch() and axios.

• Connect to a REST API and display data.

• Create a search filter using FlatList.

• Implement pull-to-refresh and infinite scroll.

State Management

• Use Context API for global state management.

• Introduction to Redux and Redux Toolkit.

• Build a Redux store and dispatch actions.

• Use middleware (Redux Thunk) for async operations.

Forms & Validation

• Build dynamic forms using react-hook-form.

• Validate input using Yup schema.

• Create reusable form input components.

Navigation Advanced

• Pass data between screens using params.

• Implement authentication-based navigation flow.

• Protect routes based on login status.

Animation & UI Enhancements

• Animate components using Animated API.

• Implement gestures using react-native-reanimated.

• Use Lottie for animated illustrations.

🧠 Advanced Level (40+ Exercises)

Goal: Deploy real-world scalable apps, optimize performance, and integrate advanced native capabilities.

Native Modules & Integrations

• Integrate device features: camera, geolocation, notifications.

• Use react-native-maps for location services.

• Integrate Firebase Authentication and Firestore.

• Use react-native-push-notification for alerts.

App Performance Optimization

• Use React.memo and useCallback for performance tuning.

• Optimize FlatList rendering for large datasets.

• Profile app performance with Flipper and React DevTools.

Advanced State & Persistence

• Persist state with AsyncStorage or redux-persist.

• Encrypt and secure stored data.

• Use SQLite or Realm DB for local data storage.

Testing & Debugging

• Write unit tests with Jest and component tests with React Native Testing Library.

• Use Detox for end-to-end testing.

• Debug using Chrome and Flipper tools.

Build & Deployment

• Generate Android APK and iOS builds.

• Configure app icons, splash screens, and metadata.

• Publish app to Google Play Store and Apple App Store.

• Use CI/CD tools (e.g., Bitrise, Fastlane) for automation.

Capstone Projects

• Build a social media app with authentication and posts.

• Create a food delivery app with map-based tracking.

• Design an e-commerce app with Redux, cart, and payment gateway.

• Build a fitness tracker with animation and device integration.

✅ Tools & Libraries

• Navigation: @react-navigation/native

• State: Context API, Redux Toolkit

• Form: react-hook-form, formik

• UI: React Native Paper, NativeBase, Tailwind RN

• Animation: Lottie, react-native-reanimated

• Testing: Jest, Detox, React Native Testing Library

• Storage: AsyncStorage, Realm, SQLite

• Cloud: Firebase, AWS Amplify

• CI/CD: Bitrise, GitHub Actions, Fastlane