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Here, we specify a list of commands to run a React Native project from GitHub for Expo project and React-Native CLI projects.
After cloning the repository, navigate to the root directory where the package.json file is located, along with other directories like android/, ios/, and more.
Below are the necessary solutions or commands that need to be executed in the root directory:
1. Clone the Repository:
git clone
cd
2. Install Dependencies:
npm install
# or
yarn install
For Expo Projects:
3. Install Expo CLI (if not installed)
npm install -g expo-cli
4. Start the Development Server
npx expo start
Scan the QR code in the Expo Go app (Android/iOS) to run the project.
For React-Native CLI Projects:
5. Install React Native CLI (if not installed)
npm install -g react-native-cli
6. Install Platform-Specific Dependencies
For macOS (iOS & Android):
- Install Xcode (for iOS)
- Install Android Studio (for Android)
- Install CocoaPods
7. Start the Development Server
npx react-native start
8. Run the Project
For Android:
npx react-native run-android
For iOS (macOS only):
npx react-native run-ios
Possible Issues & Fixes:
| Issue | Solution |
| Metro Bundler not starting | Run npx react-native start –reset-cache |
| Android Emulator not found | Open Android Studio > AVD Manager and start an emulator |
| IOS build failed (CocoaPods issue) | Run cd ios && pod install && cd .. |
| Module not found error | Try deleting node_modules and package-lock.json file, then reinstall dependencies |
