Your First React Native App (Hello World) Using VS Code

React Native is one of the most powerful frameworks for building cross-platform mobile apps using JavaScript. If you're just getting started, this blog will walk you through how to create your first React Native app — a simple "Hello World" screen — using  Visual Studio Code.

 Prerequisites

Make sure you have the following installed:

• ✅ Node.js: Download Here

• ✅ Expo CLI: Install via npm install -g expo-cli

• ✅ Android Studio (for emulator) or a real Android device

• ✅ Visual Studio Code

• ✅ Expo Go app (on your mobile from Play Store)

  
  

  Step 1: Create a New Project

  Open Command Prompt or VS Code Terminal and run:

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