NikNakApp

The NikNak App is the default UI for the NikNak Social Media Network.

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Installation

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v16 or later recommended)
• Yarn
• Xcode Command Line Tools (for iOS simulator)
• Expo CLI (if applicable)

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Steps to Get Started

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/TheNikNakCollective/NikNakApp.git
   cd NikNakApp

2. Install Dependencies: Run the following command to install all required dependencies:

   yarn install

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Running the App

First open up an iOS Simulator

Install the NikNak App

To open the iOS simulator and prepare for app installation:

yarn install:simulator

Launch the App

Once the simulator is open, start the app:

yarn start

This will initialize the development server and allow you to preview the app in the iOS simulator.

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Scripts

Here are the available scripts for common development tasks:

Command	Description
yarn install	Installs all project dependencies.
yarn install:simulator	Opens the iOS simulator and prepares the environment for app installation.
yarn start	Starts the app and launches it in the simulator or Expo Go.

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Troubleshooting

Common Issues

• Simulator Not Booted: Ensure the simulator is running before executing yarn start. Use yarn install:simulator to open the simulator.

• Dependency Issues: If you encounter dependency conflicts, try clearing the cache and reinstalling:

  yarn cache clean
  yarn install

Debugging

• Use the React Native Developer Menu (Cmd+D in iOS simulator) for debugging tools like live reload and performance profiling.

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Contributing

We welcome contributions! To contribute:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new feature branch:

   git checkout -b feature-name

3. Commit your changes:

   git commit -m "Add feature-name"

4. Push your changes:

   git push origin feature-name

5. Open a pull request.

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License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

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