1. Introduction to React Native

• What is React Native?
  • Cross-platform mobile development framework.
  • Built by Facebook.
  • Uses JavaScript and React.
• Why Use React Native?
  • Code reusability.
  • Performance close to native apps.
  • Strong community and ecosystem.

2. Setting Up the Development Environment

• Tools Needed
  • Node.js and npm/yarn.
  • React Native CLI or Expo CLI.
  • Android Studio (for Android development).
  • Xcode (for iOS development).
• Initial Setup
  • Installing React Native CLI.
  • Creating a new React Native project.
  • Running the project on an emulator/physical device.

3. Core Components and APIs

• Basic Components
  • View, Text, Image, ScrollView, TextInput.
• List Components
  • FlatList, SectionList.
• Touchables and Buttons
  • TouchableOpacity, TouchableHighlight, Button.

4. Styling

• Inline Styles
  • Using the style prop with objects.
• Flexbox Layout
  • Flexbox properties: flex, justifyContent, alignItems.
• Styling Best Practices
  • Using StyleSheet.create for performance.
  • Reusable styles and theming.

5. Navigation

• React Navigation
  • Setting up React Navigation.
  • Stack Navigation.
  • Tab Navigation.
  • Drawer Navigation.

6. State Management

• Component State
  • Using useState hook.
  • State lifting and passing state via props.
• Context API
  • Creating and using context.
  • Context for global state management.
• Redux (Optional)
  • Setting up Redux.
  • Actions, reducers, and store.
  • Connecting Redux to React components.

7. Working with APIs

• Fetching Data
  • Using fetch or axios.
  • Handling promises and async/await.
• Displaying Data
  • Rendering data in components.
  • Pagination and infinite scroll with FlatList.

8. Forms and Input Handling

• Form Components
  • TextInput, Picker, Switch.
• Form Handling
  • Managing form state.
  • Form validation.

9. Animations

• Basic Animations
  • Using the Animated API.
  • Creating simple animations.
• Advanced Animations
  • Using react-native-reanimated.
  • Gestures and transitions.

10. Local Storage

• AsyncStorage
  • Storing and retrieving data.
  • Use cases and limitations.
• Other Storage Options
  • SQLite, Realm.

11. Native Modules and Device APIs

• Using Native Modules
  • Linking native modules.
  • Using existing native modules (e.g., camera, location).
• Custom Native Modules
  • Creating custom native modules for iOS and Android.

12. Testing

• Unit Testing
  • Setting up Jest.
  • Writing unit tests for components.
• Integration Testing
  • Using tools like Detox.
  • Writing integration tests.

13. Performance Optimization

• Common Performance Issues
  • Avoiding unnecessary re-renders.
  • Optimizing list performance.
• Performance Tools
  • Profiling and debugging.

14. Deployment

• Building for Production
  • Preparing the app for release.
  • Building APK (Android) and IPA (iOS) files.
• Publishing
  • Publishing to Google Play Store.
  • Publishing to Apple App Store.

15. Advanced Topics (Optional)

• TypeScript with React Native
  • Setting up TypeScript.
  • Typing components and props.
• Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
  • Setting up CI/CD pipelines.
  • Automating builds and tests.

16. Community and Resources

• Official Documentation
  • React Native docs.
  • React Navigation docs.
• Learning Resources
  • Online courses and tutorials.
  • Books and guides.
• Community Support
  • Forums, Stack Overflow.
  • React Native Meetups and Conferences.