Well done on completing this course! That means you’ve reached the end of this program on React Native, and you now know what it takes to set up a development environment, create a React Native mobile application from scratch, implement data from a remote server, submit your app to an app distribution platform, and much more!

Make sure to pat yourself on the back for a job well done! Next, let’s go over the some of the possible steps that you can take as you enter the next phase of your journey toward becoming a mobile app developer.

Build your Portfolio

By completing the capstone project, you’ve already created a prime piece that will help your portfolio stand out. You can show it to recruiters, demonstrate it during interviews and use it to impress potential employers. But don’t stop here! Challenge yourself by applying your knowledge in new ways, and try creating another React Native app that showcases your personal approach. Make sure to reflect on any obstacles you encountered during the capstone project and how you overcame them, as well the things you wish you had done differently.

Engage with the Community

Join some discussion groups and stay on top of current developments in the React Native universe, learner directly from the experts, or trade ideas and tips with fellow aspiring developers. Here are a few resources that you may find particularly helpful for reaching like-minded people:

• Staying up to date

• Participating in the community

• Needing and providing help

Further your Skills

Consider branching out beyond React Native and enrolling in some of the other programs that will help you to become a more well-rounded developer:

• Meta Android Developer Professional Certificate

• Meta iOS Developer Professional Certificate

• Meta Front-End Developer Professional Certificate

• Meta Back-End Developer Professional Certificate

• Meta Database Engineer Professional Certificate