SHEREX

Getting Started

Note: Before proceeding, ensure you have completed the React Native Environment Setup up to the "Creating a new application" step.

Prerequisites

• Node.js > v22.4.0
• npx > v10.8.2
• Xcode 12
• CocoaPods 1.15.2
• JDK > 11
• Android Studio and Android SDK

Base Dependencies

• axios for networking
• prop-types for component property type-checking
• dotenv for environment management
• react-navigation for app navigation
• react-native-localization for string localization

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Installation & Setup

1. Install dependencies

   yarn install

2. Create mocked Google service files These files are required for a successful build. Run:

   chmod +x ./scripts/copy-sample-files.sh && ./scripts/copy-sample-files.sh

3. Configure environment variables Open .env.debug and replace ENV_PROJECT_ID with your Cloud Project ID.

4. Install CocoaPods dependencies (iOS only) If using Xcode 12.5 or higher, run:

   cd ios && pod install --repo-update

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Running the Application

Open a new terminal from the root of your project and run:

• Android

  yarn android

• iOS

  yarn ios

  (Alternatively, you can run directly from Xcode or Android Studio.)

If everything is configured correctly, your app should launch on the Android emulator or iOS simulator.

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Building Production APK / IPA

• Build production Android APK

  yarn build-apk-prod

• Build production iOS IPA (Add your iOS production build command here if different)

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