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Tutorial for Beginners: React Native Tesla Clone

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Vadim SavinSep 12, 2024

Whether you're new to JavaScript or an experienced developer, this tutorial is a fantastic opportunity to create your first hybrid mobile application using React Native. In this video, I’ll guide you through designing the Apple Wallet UI and explain each line of code. You’ll also learn modern JavaScript, TypeScript, and best practices in mobile development.

Why Build an Apple Wallet Clone?

Creating an Apple Wallet clone allows you to:

  1. Master Mobile Development: Understand how to structure and design mobile applications using React Native.
  2. Add to Your Portfolio: This project is a great addition to showcase in your portfolio, whether you're applying for jobs or freelancing.
  3. Practice Key Development Concepts: Learn foundational concepts like component creation, props, and list rendering.
  4. Hands-on Experience with Modern Tools: You’ll get practical experience with JavaScript, TypeScript, and mobile development workflows.

What Will You Learn?

Setting Up and Building the UI

In the first part of the tutorial, we’ll focus on setting up the project and building the core user interface.

  • Initializing the Project: Start by setting up a new React Native project using Expo.
  • Rendering Your First Content: Learn how to render basic components like View and Text in React Native.
  • Adding a Background Image: Implement a background image for the wallet screen to enhance the visual experience.
  • Creating Your First Custom Component: Build reusable components, starting with a custom Button Component.
  • Working with React Props: Pass props to the Button Component and Car Item Component to make them dynamic and reusable.

Advanced Features: FlatList and Animations

Once the basic UI is in place, we’ll dive into more complex features that make your Apple Wallet clone interactive and polished.

  • Rendering a List of Items with FlatList: Display a list of items using the powerful FlatList component.
  • FlatList Snap Effect: Implement a smooth snap effect as users scroll through the list, creating a professional touch.
  • Creating a Header Component: Design and build the app’s Header Component to provide a structured and clean layout.

Get Started Today!

This tutorial is beginner-friendly, but also packed with modern tools and techniques for advanced users. By the end of this video, you’ll have built a fully functioning Apple Wallet clone using React Native and gained key mobile development skills. Whether you’re looking to learn React Native from scratch or add a polished project to your portfolio, this is the perfect tutorial to follow.

Watch the full video here and start building your Apple Wallet clone today!

Old Version vs. Updated Version

This tutorial covers an earlier version of the Apple Wallet clone. For those looking to follow along with the latest updates and improvements, check out the updated version of the project here.

Let’s build something amazing together!

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Vadim Savin

Hi 👋 Let me introduce myself

I started my career as a Fullstack Developer when I was 16 y.o.

In search of more freedom, I transitioned to freelancing, which quickly grew into a global software development agency 🔥

Because that was not challenging enough, I started my startup which is used by over 20k users. This experience gave another meaning to being a (notJust) developer 🚀

I am also a proud ex-Amazon SDE and Certified AWS Architect, Developer and SysOps. You are in good hands 👌