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FREE SPACE on personal laptop​

While you might be able to start with less, having at least 100 GB free will save you a lot of headaches and allow for a much smoother learning experience.

Why more is better:

  • Performance: Windows 11 and applications perform better when the drive isn't near full.

  • Updates: OS and software updates often require significant temporary space.

  • Flexibility: You'll likely download additional tools, libraries, and sample datasets as you learn, which will consume more space.

  • Multiple projects: If you work on several projects simultaneously, each will have its own dependencies and potentially local database instances.

  • Absolute Minimum (will be tight): 50 GB

  • Recommended: 100 GB - 150 GB or more

Breakdown of a Recommended 100-150 GB:

  • Windows 11 OS & Updates: 60 GB
  • Development Tools (Node.js, JDK, VS Code, Git, etc.): 5-10 GB
  • Android Studio & SDKs/Emulators: 30-60 GB (this is often the biggest hungry for space)
  • PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite installations: 5-10 GB
  • Your project files, multiple test databases, sample data, logs, temporary files, etc.: 10-30 GB+

React Native Install Steps​

Install​

npm i -g react-native-cli