Question 1

Should I use Alt or Redux for my React Native app?

Accepted Answer

Alt is simpler for learning Flux concepts, but Redux has better tooling and community support for production apps. This demo is great for education, but consider Redux for larger projects due to its ecosystem.

Question 2

How can I modify this app to use a different API?

Accepted Answer

Update the actions in src/actions to call your new endpoint and adjust the store logic in src/stores. The separation of concerns makes it easy to swap out the Twitter API for other services.

Question 3

Is this project still relevant with newer React Native versions?

Accepted Answer

The Flux architecture principles are timeless, but dependencies may need updating for compatibility. Check the package.json and be prepared to handle breaking changes in React Native.

Question 4

What are the key files to understand the Flux flow?

Accepted Answer

Look at src/actions for action creators, src/stores for state management, and src/app.js for component connections. Navigation is handled separately in src/nav.js.

Question 5

How do I run this on both iOS and Android?

Accepted Answer

Use npm start to launch the packager, then run react-native run-ios or react-native run-android. The entry points are index.ios.js and index.android.js, which both use the same navigation.

Question 6

Can I use this as a base for a commercial app?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but replace the demo server with your own backend and add features like error handling. Ensure compliance with API terms, especially for Twitter, and extend the boilerplate for production needs.

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