Getting started
The project that we'll create in this chapter builds upon an initial version that you can find on GitHub: https://github.com/PacktPublishing/React-Projects-Second-Edition/tree/main/Chapter09-initial. The complete source code can also be found on GitHub: https://github.com/PacktPublishing/React-Projects-Second-Edition/tree/main/Chapter09.
You need to have the Expo Go application installed on a mobile iOS or Android device to run the project on a physical device. Once you've downloaded the application, you need to create an Expo account to make the development process smoother. Make sure to store your account details somewhere safe, as you need these later on in this chapter.
Alternatively, you can install either Xcode or Android Studio on your computer to run the application on a virtual device:
- For iOS: Information on how to set up your local machine to run the iOS simulator can be found here: https://docs.expo.io/workflow/ios-simulator/. ...