5 Examples of React Native Applications Build on Open-Source APIs #javascriptEverywhere
Earlier I wrote a Medium post showing 5 projects that were build on top of Open-Source APIs using React. In this post I will continue showing you promising projects that use Open-Source APIs, this time build with React Native. I hope these projects will give you more insights into how you can create your own applications using React Native, that’s why I included links to the original source code so you could fork them and start playing around. Spread the word, and enjoy! #javascriptEverywhere.
Unofficial DuckDuckGo Application (source code, demo)
This project was created by Kuldeep Singh and uses the Open-Source DuckDuckGo API, which can be found here. It also features the option to connect other APIs instead of the one from DuckDuckGo. Most of all the way the project is structured and how it handles navigation, can be a great lesson to everyone that is stepping into the world of React Native applications.
TMDB Application (source code, demo)
In terms of design and usability this project is a good example when you are working on an application that consumes a Media API. The creator June Domingo used both the TMDb and the YouTube API to deliver a great mix of informational content and video content.
Hacker News (source code, demo)
The API from Hacker News is probably one of the most used by programmers that are working on a hobby project to master new skills. From all examples available, I especially liked this project from Simar Singh. It provides a clear overview of best practices for a React Native codebase, while using a clean design for displaying the data.
Unofficial Gitter Application (source code)
This unofficial application uses the Gitter API from Github, and was created by the people from Apiko. It uses React Native in combination with Redux and React Navigation, making it a very stable application. Definitely check out their source code if you are working on a (social media) platform using React Native.
Netflix Replica (source code, tutorial)
Not sure on what type of application you should work on next? This Netflix Replica by Mario Díez can be recreated by everyone and comes with a few hours of video tutorials, which you can find on YouTube. You can either hook up your own NodeJS server or use the one included in the project repository, that makes use of the API from TVMaze, that can be found here.
