React Native is an open-source mobile framework developed by Meta (Facebook) that allows developers to build cross-platform mobile applications using JavaScript and React. It enables developers to write code once and run it on both iOS and Android, reducing development time and effort.

Why Use React Native?

✅ Code Reusability – Write once, use on both iOS & Android

✅ Supports Hot reloading

✅ Access to third-party libraries

✅ Large Community helps in providing Continuous improvements

What is Expo

Expo, a framework that simplifies mobile development by providing pre-configured tools, libraries, and services. It allows developers to create iOS, Android, and web apps using JavaScript and React—without needing to install native dependencies like Xcode or Android Studio.

1. Run the command

   npx create-expo-app@latest -t
   

Templates

Blank :

• The simplest starting point for an Expo project.
• Includes only the necessary dependencies to run a React Native app.
• No extra libraries, making it lightweight and flexible.