Learning React Native

I am starting learning react native as it is one of the demanding skills in the market. I have already done web development with reactjs so learning react native wouldn't be an issue.

I didn't know what are the things that I need to learn in react native for an entry level jobs so I asked chatgpt and here is what chatgpt answered:

1. Core Fundamentals

React Native Basics
Learn the basics of React: JSX, components, props, state, lifecycle methods.
Understand React Native-specific components like View, Text, Button, FlatList, ScrollView, etc.
Master navigation libraries (e.g., React Navigation) for creating multi-page apps.

JavaScript
Focus on ES6+ features: arrow functions, destructuring, async/await, promises.
Learn basic TypeScript (optional but valued).
Styling
Learn Flexbox for layouts.
Understand StyleSheet in React Native and how to use libraries like Tailwind CSS for React Native (via packages like nativewind).

1. Advanced React Native
   State Management: Learn Redux, Zustand, or Context API.
   APIs & Data Handling: Master REST APIs and integrate them with libraries like Axios or Fetch API. Learn GraphQL for bonus points.
   Authentication: Use JWT, Firebase Authentication, or OAuth for login systems.
   Native Features: Work with device-specific features like camera, GPS, and storage using libraries like react-native-camera and react-native-maps.
   Learn performance optimization techniques (lazy loading, memoization, etc.).

2. Tools & Ecosystem
   Development Tools: Learn debugging using Chrome DevTools, React Native Debugger, and Flipper.
   Version Control: Use Git/GitHub for versioning and collaboration.
   Testing: Learn unit and UI testing with libraries like Jest and Detox.
   CI/CD: Basics of App Center or GitHub Actions for automating builds.
   State Persistence: Use libraries like AsyncStorage or React Query for data caching.

3. Backend Knowledge (Optional but Useful)
   Learn to build a basic backend with Node.js/Express.js or Firebase.
   Understand how to design APIs for mobile apps.
   Explore basic database concepts (SQL, MongoDB, Firebase Realtime Database).

4. Real-World Projects
   Build portfolio-worthy apps to showcase your skills:
   E-commerce app: Product listing, cart functionality, and user authentication.
   Social media app: Profiles, posts, likes, and comments.
   Finance tracker: Budget management and expense tracking.
   Clothing customizer: Integrate features for product customization (as you’re working on this already).

5. Deployment & Publishing
   Learn to build and deploy apps to Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
   Understand how to troubleshoot build errors for Android and iOS platforms.

I will follow this guide step by step to learn react native and post everything I will learn... 👍