Setting Up Expo React Native App: A Step-by-Step Guide

Introduction:

Are you ready to dive into building your Expo React Native app? In this guide, we’ll walk through the steps required to set up your project and troubleshoot common errors. Let’s get started!

Prerequisites:

Before getting started, make sure you have the following tools installed:

• Node.js and npm (Node Package Manager)
• Expo CLI

Step 1: Install Expo CLI

First, make sure you have Expo CLI installed globally on your machine. Open your terminal and run the following command:

npm install -g expo-cli

This will install Expo CLI, which is necessary for creating and managing your Expo projects.

Step 2: Create a new Expo project

Navigate to your desired root folder in the terminal and run the following command:

npx expo init .

When prompted, choose the “blank” template and select TypeScript as the language. This will create a new Expo project with the necessary configuration files.

Step 3: Install dependencies