Advanced React Native Development Overview
1. Performance Optimization
- Profiling & Debugging: Using Flipper, React DevTools, and Xcode/Android Studio profilers.
- Reducing Re-renders: Memoization (
React.memo,useMemo,useCallback), optimizing component structure. - Efficient Lists: Leveraging
FlatList,SectionList, and windowing techniques. - Native Modules: Offloading heavy tasks to native code when necessary.
2. Native Modules & Bridging
- Custom Native Modules: Creating and linking custom modules in Java/Kotlin (Android) and Objective-C/Swift (iOS).
- Native UI Components: Integrating platform-specific UI elements.
- Communication: Using the React Native bridge for JS-native communication.
3. Navigation
- React Navigation: Advanced stack, tab, and drawer navigators.
- Deep Linking: Handling URLs and app links.
- Navigation Performance: Optimizing transitions and state persistence.
4. Animations
- Reanimated & Gesture Handler: Smooth, performant animations and gestures.
- Shared Element Transitions: Creating seamless navigation animations.
5. State Management
- Redux, MobX, Zustand, Recoil: Advanced patterns for large-scale apps.
- Context API: Scoped and global state management.
6. Code Sharing & Monorepos
- Monorepo Structures: Managing shared code between web and mobile.
- Reusable Components: Creating cross-platform UI libraries.
7. Testing
- Unit & Integration Testing: Using Jest, React Native Testing Library.
- End-to-End Testing: Detox, Appium.
8. Continuous Integration & Deployment
- CI/CD Pipelines: Fastlane, GitHub Actions, Bitrise.
- App Store Deployment: Automating builds, signing, and releases.
9. Security & Best Practices
- Secure Storage: Keychain, EncryptedStorage.
- Obfuscation & Minification: Protecting source code.
- Permissions & Privacy: Handling sensitive data and permissions.
10. Advanced Networking
- Offline Support: Caching, background sync.
- WebSockets & Push Notifications: Real-time communication.
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