React native in windows 10

How to install react native in windows 10

To install React Native on Windows 10, you’ll need to follow these steps:

  1. Install Node.js:
    • Download and install Node.js from its official website. React Native requires Node.js to run the JavaScript code.
  2. Install the React Native command line interface (CLI):
    • Open your command prompt or terminal.
    • Run the command npm install -g react-native-cli.
  3. Install Java Development Kit (JDK):
  4. Install Android Studio:
    • Download and install Android Studio.
    • While installing Android Studio, make sure to check the boxes next to:
      • Android SDK
      • Android SDK Platform
      • Performance (Intel ® HAXM)
      • Android Virtual Device
    • After installation, open Android Studio and install any additional SDK packages as suggested.
  5. Set up the Android environment:
    • Set the environment variables:
      • Add the location of your Android SDK to your PATH environment variable.
      • Add a new system variable ANDROID_HOME, pointing to your Android SDK directory.
    • To edit environment variables on Windows:
      • Search for “Environment Variables” in your system settings.
      • Edit the PATH variable under “System Variables” and add paths to the SDK’s platform-tools and tools folders.
  6. Create a new React Native project:
    • In your command prompt or terminal, navigate to the folder where you want to create your project.
    • Run ‘react-native init MyNewProject‘.
  7. Run your React Native application:
    • Navigate to your project directory in the command prompt or terminal.
    • Run ‘npx react-native run-android‘ to start your application.

Remember, these steps are a general guide. You might need to troubleshoot specific issues or perform additional steps depending on your system configuration.

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