Mobile App Development
Build Apps using React Native
The “React Native Mobile App Development for High School Students” course is designed to equip students with the skills to create dynamic and scalable mobile applications. Over the course of a year, students will delve into the React Native framework, learning to use components, stylesheets, state management, and more to build apps that run seamlessly on their smartphones. With a mix of web-based and hands-on activities, including collaborative exercises and digital presentations, students will gain practical experience in mobile app development. This course is ideal for those with prior knowledge in JavaScript and web design, providing an engaging and comprehensive introduction to the world of mobile app creation.
The course spans one year and is broken down into the following modules:
- Module 1: Introduction to Mobile Apps - Learn the basics of React Native and Expo, and understand why mobile app development is crucial.
- Module 2: Components and the Stylesheet - Understand the core components of React Native and how to style them using the Stylesheet API.
- Module 3: Buttons and Text Boxes - Learn to add interactivity to your apps with buttons and text input fields.
- Module 4: Advanced Layouts and Images - Dive deeper into app layouts using flex values and the Dimensions API, and learn to add and style images.
- Module 5: App Build: Recreate a Popular App - Apply your knowledge to recreate a screen from a popular app.
- Module 6: Events and State - Learn about state management and how to create dynamic apps that respond to user input.
- Module 7: Creating Multiple Screens - Add functionality to your apps to navigate between multiple screens.
- Module 8: Working with Conditionals - Use conditionals to create flexible apps and understand parameters in functions.
- Module 9: App Build: Currency Converter App - Build a currency converter app to apply your knowledge of components, state, and conditionals.
- Module 10: Using Collections of Data - Learn to use arrays and mapping to manage and display large data sets.
- Module 11: Working with ScrollView - Implement scrollable views to display more content on a single screen.
- Module 12: App Build: Image Feed App - Create an image feed app and learn to manage photos, comments, and likes.
- Module 13: Designing User Interfaces - Introduce yourself to user interface design principles to make your apps visually appealing and user-friendly.
Importance of the Topics
Each module in this course is carefully designed to build on the previous one, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of mobile app development:
- Introduction to Mobile Apps - Lays the foundation by introducing the tools and frameworks you'll be using.
- Components and Stylesheet - Components are the building blocks of React Native apps, and styling them effectively is crucial for a good user experience.
- Buttons and Text Boxes - Interactivity is key in mobile apps, and this module teaches you how to handle user input.
- Advanced Layouts and Images - Visual appeal and effective layouts are essential for user engagement.
- App Builds - Practical projects that reinforce learning and provide a tangible outcome.
- Events and State - Understanding state management is essential for creating dynamic, responsive apps.
- Creating Multiple Screens - Adds depth to your apps by allowing for multi-screen navigation.
- Working with Conditionals - Enables more complex logic and interactivity within your apps.
- Using Collections of Data - Handling large datasets is a common requirement in many apps.
- Working with ScrollView - Essential for displaying large amounts of content effectively.
- Designing User Interfaces - Ensures that your apps are not only functional but also visually appealing and user-friendly.
By the end of this course, students will have a solid foundation in mobile app development, with the skills to create their own applications and the understanding needed to continue learning and growing in this ever-evolving field.