This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Laxman Nemane
Starting with React Native CLI? Follow this step-by-step guide to set up your first React Native project successfully! 📱💻
🗒️⚠️ Please ensure all prerequisites are installed as mentioned in my last post. Check Prerequisites Here
1️⃣ . Install react native project 📦
🔹Run
npx @react-native-community/cli init newproject --version X.XX.X
👉 Learn more in the init docs
This command will create a new project for you. No additional setup is required—just run the project! 🚀
🚀 Run the Project
1️⃣ Navigate to the project directory:
cd newproject
2️⃣ Start the Metro Bundler:
npm start
After running this command, you'll see some options:
- i → Run on iOS 📱
- a → Run on Android 🤖
- r → Reload the app 🔄
- d → Open the Developer Menu ⚙️
- j → Open DevTools 🛠️
Simply press the corresponding key to execute the desired action! 🚀
Congratulations! 🎉 You’ve successfully set up and run your first React Native CLI project. Now, you’re ready to start building your app!
✅ Stay tuned! In the next post, I’ll explain the React Native project folder structure in detail. 📂👨💻
Let’s keep learning and growing together!
This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Laxman Nemane
Laxman Nemane | Sciencx (2025-03-06T05:29:39+00:00) 🚀 Setting Up Your First React Native CLI Project. Retrieved from https://www.scien.cx/2025/03/06/%f0%9f%9a%80-setting-up-your-first-react-native-cli-project/
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