What this book covers

Chapter 1, Exploring the Sample Application, is a step-by-step guide to running the sample iOS Application.

Chapter 2, Understanding React Native Fundamentals, covers the basics of React Native and gives brief insight into how the Virtual DOM improves performance. Then there is an introduction to props and state by creating your first component.

Chapter 3, Beginning with the Example Application, begins with generating the project files for iOS and Android. Then it continues with creating the first screens and adding navigation to the application.

Chapter 4, Working with Styles and Layout, covers the ins and outs of laying out and styling content in React Native. Learn how to apply React CSS and Flexbox to your components.

Chapter 5, Displaying and Saving Data, uses ListViews to display data and save notes using the AsyncStorage API.

Chapter 6, Working with Geolocation and Maps, discusses the geolocation API and Map Component.

Chapter 7, Integrating Native Modules, focuses on integrating third party native modules from the React Native community into your applications.

Chapter 8, Releasing the Application, goes through the release process for iOS and Android so you are ready to submit an application to the AppStore or the Google Play Store.