Demo React News App README

Before starting

• make sure you have Xcode installed and up to date to the latest CLI
• update brew
• install brew and watchman: brew install node && brew install watchman
• install react native cli: npm install -g react-native-cli

Running the project

• Clone repo
• cd SimpleApp/
• npm install
• react-native run-ios
• Bingo

Deco - React Native IDE

• I have been using this IDE lately: Deco for ReactNative Dev.
• It includes and auto-install components while also keeping package.json updated
• After installing Deco, add the repo to the project view
• Hit the Simulator button, select an iOS device, and voila

Troubleshooting & notes

• Unexpected Character in whatever.png - you’ll have to restart the packager. If it’s running via terminal, kill the process and restart it. If it’s running via Deco, kill Deco and restart. If it doesn’t work, restart your computer
• When installing new packages via yarn or npm, be sure to run react-native link to link the dependencies to the Xcode build. This is especially necessary with external fonts and iconography as these can break the build.

Relevant Documentation

• React
• React Native
• React Navigator
• Vector Icons