back4app-geolocation-app

This repository demonstrates how to build a geolocation app with Back4app and React Native/Expo.

To learn more check out the article.

Development (frontend)

1. Install the dependencies via NPM.

   $ npm install

2. Create the .env.local environmental variables file:

   EXPO_PUBLIC_PARSE_APPLICATION_ID=<parse_app_id>
   EXPO_PUBLIC_PARSE_JAVASCRIPT_KEY=<parse_javascript_key>

   Make sure to replace <parse_app_id> and <parse_javascript_key> with your actual ID and key. To obtain your credentials navigate to your Back4app app and select "App Settings > Security & Keys" in the sidebar.

3. Run the Expo development server.

   $ expo start

4. Press A to open your app in the emulator/connected Android device.