Mastering Props, State, and the 'Essential Four'In mobile development, components are like blueprints. But a blueprint alone is static. To make an app feel "alive," we need to master the three React fundamentals mentioned in the official documentation: JSX, Props, and State. You should be familiar...Jan 20 · 3 min readolamijibadmos.hashnode.dev
The Building Blocks of MobileIn my previous posts, we focused on the "Where" (the environment). Now, let’s talk about the "What." According to the official documentation, React Native is an open-source framework for building apps using React and the platform’s Native capabilitie...Jan 20 · 5 min readolamijibadmos.hashnode.dev
Why You Don't Need a Pro Stack to Use a MacBook SimulatorI’ll be honest: I bought a MacBook specifically because of the Xcode Simulator. I used to watch my colleagues develop mobile apps with that sleek "Virtual iPhone" floating on their screens, and I was fascinated. I wanted that same feeling. But when I...Jan 12 · 5 min readolamijibadmos.hashnode.dev
How to Roll Back to a Clean Expo Go ExperienceIn my last post, we broke down the "Level 1 vs. Level 2" tech stacks and how installing "Pro" dependencies can accidentally break your Expo Go connection. If you're like me, you probably dove head-first into the Pro stack, only to realize that typing...Jan 6 · 2 min readolamijibadmos.hashnode.dev
Why Expo Go Won't OpenIn my last post, we installed the "Pro Tech Stack": NativeWind, MMKV, Reanimated, and more. I was ready to see my beautiful Tailwind-styled dashboard on my phone. I ran npx expo start, scanned the QR code, and then... nothing. My phone stared back at...Jan 6 · 4 min readolamijibadmos.hashnode.dev