Build a Meetup Clone with React Native, Expo and Supabase

In this project, we’ll walk you through building a fully functional Meetup clone app using React Native, Expo, Expo Router and Supabase. Whether you're interested in learning how to create a local event app or just looking to improve your full-stack development skills, this tutorial will equip you with the tools you need. We’ll cover everything from setting up authentication to managing real-time data and creating a simple user interface.

Tutorial Series

This project is split into two parts:

1. Part 1: Full-Stack Meetup Clone - Build Authentication, Navigation, and Basic UI

   In the first part of the series, you’ll learn how to set up the project, work with React Native fundamentals, Expo Router for smooth navigation, and integrate Supabase for user authentication and database management.

2. Part 2: Advanced Features - Maps, GEO Filtering, Event Creation, and Backend Enhancements

   The second part dives deeper into advanced features like integrating maps, implementing GEO filtering to fetch nearby events, and using Supabase to handle more complex backend logic such as filtering, sorting, pagination, and event creation.

What You’ll Learn

React Native Fundamentals:

Start with the basics of setting up your environment and getting hands-on with React Native, one of the most popular frameworks for building cross-platform mobile apps.

Seamless Navigation with Expo Router:

Learn how to use Expo Router to create a smooth and intuitive navigation experience that mimics the simplicity and functionality of popular apps.

Backend Integration with Supabase:

Learn how to handle backend services, including user authentication, database management, and real-time updates using Supabase. By the end, you'll know how to connect and interact with your backend seamlessly.

Maps and GEO Filtering:

In the second part of the series, you’ll integrate maps into your app and learn how to fetch and display nearby events using GEO filtering.

Advanced Backend: Filtering, Sorting, Pagination:

You’ll also implement advanced backend features such as filtering, sorting, and pagination to handle larger datasets and make the app more efficient.

UI Design and Development:

Explore modern UI design patterns and how to implement them in React Native to create a clean and user-friendly interface that improves the overall app experience.

State Management with React Hooks and Context API:

Learn to manage your app's state effectively, ensuring your app runs smoothly even as it scales in complexity.

Asset Bundle

To make your learning experience smoother, we’ve put together an Asset Bundle containing all the resources you’ll need for this project. This includes images, fonts, and sample data, along with a detailed step-by-step guide in PDF format.

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Why React Native?

React Native is a game-changer for mobile development, allowing you to build cross-platform apps with a single codebase. It’s fast, efficient, and supported by a robust community, making it easier to develop high-performance apps that work seamlessly on both iOS and Android. By choosing React Native, you’re not just learning a framework; you’re joining a thriving ecosystem that will support your growth as a developer.

Conclusion

Recreating the Meetup app is more than just a coding exercise. It’s an opportunity to improve your understanding of full-stack mobile app development, especially if you want to master React Native, Expo, and Supabase. By the end of this project, you'll have a versatile app that you can further customize and expand, along with a stronger grasp of the technologies driving modern app development.

Ready to start building your own Meetup app? Open the tutorials in a new page, follow along, and let's create something amazing together!

• Part 1: Full-Stack Meetup Clone - Build Authentication, Navigation, and Basic UI
• Part 2: Advanced Features - Maps, GEO Filtering, Event Creation, and Backend Enhancements

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