expo-starter-app

This is a template starter app for expo apps.

About

The expo-template-starter-app is a starter template designed to help Expo developers kickstart their projects with ease. It provides a solid foundation and best practices for building Expo-based applications, saving you time and effort in setting up your development environment.

With this template, you'll have access to a ready to run project, setup with common libraries. Whether you're exploring the Expo ecosystem or building for production or both, this starter template can be your starting point for creating awesome Expo projects.

Explore the features, installation guide, and usage instructions to get started quickly and efficiently.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have the following prerequisites installed on your system:

Installation

Follow these steps to set up expo-template-starter-app:

Clone the repository using Git:

git clone https://github.com/SimbaWANGU/expo-template-starter-app.git

Navigate to the project directory:
```
cd expo-template-starter-app
```
Install project dependencies:
```
npm install
```

Run the app

Follow these steps to run expo-template-starter-app:

Run the app:
```
npx expo start
```

Linting

Follow these steps to ensure your changes respect best practices for expo-template-starter-app:

Run the code to check for lint errors
```
npm run lint
```

Ensure there are no conflicts.

Production

c to generate a production build for the expo-template-starter-app:

Run expo doctor:
```
npx expo-doctor
```

Ensure all checks pass before building:

npx eas build -p android --profile production

or

npx eas build -p ios --profile production

Usage

The expo-template-starter-app provides a well-structured starting point for your Expo projects. Here's how you can make the most of this template:

Customization: Start by customizing the template to match your project's requirements. You can modify the existing components, styles, and layouts to create your desired user interface.
Adding Features: Build and add features to your app based on your project's specifications. You can integrate various Expo and React Native libraries to enhance functionality.
Testing: Ensure thorough testing of your application. You can use the Expo testing tools and libraries to write unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end tests.
Deployment: When you're ready to deploy your app, use the Expo and EAS commands to build and publish your project for Android and iOS platforms.
Documentation: Don't forget to update the documentation to reflect any changes or additions you make to the project. Clear and comprehensive documentation helps you and your team understand the codebase.
Contributions: If you find and fix issues, or if you'd like to contribute to the development of this template, feel free to submit pull requests or open issues on the GitHub repository.
Community: Join the Expo and React Native communities to get help, share your experiences, and collaborate with other developers.

Explore the codebase, experiment with different features, and build amazing Expo applications using the expo-template-starter-app as your foundation. Happy coding!

Features

@react-native-async-storage/async-storage: Asynchronous storage for persistently storing data on the device.
@react-spring/native: A library for creating animations and transitions in React applications.
expo-constants: Access to device-specific information and system constants.
expo-font: Load custom fonts into your Expo application with ease.
expo-linear-gradient: Create linear gradients for styling your Expo app.
expo-linking: Manage deep linking and universal links in your Expo app.
expo-mail-composer: Send emails from your Expo app, useful for features like feedback and support.
expo-splash-screen: Customize and control the splash screen that appears when your app is launched.
expo-system-ui: Tools to interact with and control the system UI, such as the status bar.
expo-router: Handle routing and navigation in your Expo applications.
expo-status-bar: Customize the appearance of the status bar in your Expo app.
expo-updates: Manage over-the-air (OTA) updates for your Expo app.
react: The core library for building user interfaces in your application.
react-dom: Used for rendering React components in web applications (not directly related to React Native).
react-native: The framework for building mobile applications using React.
react-native-animated-spinkit: Customizable animated spinners (loading indicators) for your React Native app.
react-native-dotenv: Load environment variables from a .env file for managing configuration.
react-native-gesture-handler: Handle touch gestures and interactions in your React Native app.
react-native-safe-area-context: Manage safe areas on mobile devices for proper content display.
react-native-screens: Optimize screen rendering and navigation performance.
react-native-swiper: Create swipeable views and carousels in your React Native app.
react-native-web: Run your React Native code on the web, allowing code sharing.
twrnc: A utility library for styling React Native components, simplifying styling and layout.
zustand: A minimalistic state management library for React applications.

Contributing

We welcome contributions from the community to make expo-template-starter-app even better! If you'd like to contribute, please follow these guidelines:

How to Contribute

Fork the repository on GitHub.

Clone your forked repository to your local machine.

git clone https://github.com/your-username/expo-template-starter-app.git

Create a new branch for your feature or bug fix.
```
git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name
```
Make your changes and ensure they adhere to the coding standards and best practices
Commit your changes with a clear and concise message
Push your changes to your forked repository.
Create a Pull Request (PR) from your forked repository to the main repository. Be sure to provide a clear description of your changes and the purpose of the PR.
Your PR will be reviewed by maintainers, and changes may be requested before merging.

Bug Reports and Feature Requests

If you encounter a bug or have a feature request, please open an issue on the GitHub repository. When creating an issue, be sure to provide the following information:

A clear and concise title.
A detailed description of the bug or feature request.
Steps to reproduce the bug, if applicable.
Any screenshots or code examples that help illustrate the issue or feature.

Pull Request Guidelines

When submitting a pull request, please ensure the following:

Your code is well-documented and follows the existing coding style.
Your PR has a clear and concise description.
All tests (if applicable) pass successfully.
Your PR does not introduce breaking changes without proper discussion and versioning. Thank you for contributing to expo-template-starter-app! Your contributions help improve the project for everyone.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Acknowledgments

We would like to express our gratitude to the following individuals and projects that have contributed to this project:

Expo for providing an excellent framework for building cross-platform mobile applications.
React Native for the foundation of our app's mobile development.
GitHub and the open-source community for valuable resources and collaboration.

We appreciate the efforts of everyone who has helped make this project possible.