? React Native Project & Folder Structure

? Quick Overview

A well-organized React Native project structure helps developers write clean, scalable, and maintainable mobile applications. Understanding each file and folder allows you to debug faster, collaborate better, and follow industry standards.

? Key Concepts

Entry point of the application
Platform-specific folders for Android and iOS
Reusable components and screens
Configuration and dependency files

? Syntax / Theory

When you create a new React Native app using CLI, a default folder structure is generated. Each file has a specific role, from bootstrapping the app to rendering UI components.

? View Code Example

// Typical React Native project structure
myApp/
├── android/
├── ios/
├── node_modules/
├── src/
│   ├── components/
│   ├── screens/
│   ├── navigation/
│   └── assets/
├── App.js
├── index.js
├── package.json
└── app.json

?️ Code Example(s)

? View Code Example

// index.js is the entry point of the app
import {AppRegistry} from 'react-native';
import App from './App';
import {name as appName} from './app.json';

AppRegistry.registerComponent(appName, () => App);

? Live Output / Explanation

What Happens Here?

The index.js file registers the root component using AppRegistry. React Native loads App.js and starts rendering the UI from there.

? Interactive Explorer

Click on any folder or file in the "Project Tree" on the left to understand its specific purpose in the React Native ecosystem.

Select a file

Click on the file tree to see what each part of the project does.

? Use Cases

Large-scale mobile applications
Team-based development
Feature-based folder organization
Easy maintenance and scalability

✅ Tips & Best Practices

Keep reusable UI inside components
Separate screens and navigation logic
Group files by feature for large apps
Avoid cluttering the root directory

? Try It Yourself

Create a new React Native app
Add a src folder
Move screens and components into it
Update imports accordingly