You would need Android SDK and XCode tools (and xcodeselect) installed, along with Android and iOS simulators Checkout the project and run:
npm install
npm update
Run these commands every time there's a major pull from repository, which affects package.json
React-native runs listening server for debugging purposes. Default port is 8081, make sure it is used. To start the app:
npm start to start the packager
npm run ios to start the app in sim
To clean build from scratch, run:
npm run clean
Use CMD-R to reload the app live (after changes) Use CMD-D to access debugging menu