

Next, install the Mapbox package: npm i the project in the IDE of your choice and add the following code to the bottom of the app.json file: ) Navigate into a directory using the command line and then initiate the commands below to scaffold an Expo project: npx create-expo-app mapbox-app Additionally, testing on an iOS physical device requires Enabling Developer Mode on a device. If you plan on developing apps for Android or testing on an Android simulator, then you’ll need to install and set up Android Studio on your computer beforehand.

Apple Developer accounts aren’t free you have to enroll and pay an annual fee to develop iOS apps at the time of writing, the fee is less than $100.

The Mapbox package requires custom native code, so if you’re developing on iOS, then you’ll need an Apple Developer Account. You can create Android apps on macOS, Windows, and Linux. However, iOS development and deployment require macOS, so just bear that in mind if you ever plan on publishing apps to the Apple App Store. I’ll use a Mac for development, however, you could also use either Windows, Linux, or a physical Android or iOS device. In this article, we’ll build a React Native mobile app with a Mapbox integration using the Mapbox Maps SDK for React Native and the popular React Native command-line tool Expo CLI. Vector tiles power Mapbox’s maps, allowing for rapid loading and seamless interactions. Mapbox is based on open data and open source software, allowing developers to access and utilize maps, add unique styles, and integrate location features into their apps, websites, and other digital goods. It provides a suite of tools and APIs for developing interactive maps, geocoding, navigation, routing, and other location-based applications.

Mapbox is a technology startup that provides developers and organizations with configurable and high-performance mapping, geospatial, and location-based services. Building custom maps with React Native Mapbox I find this is one of the best ways to learn because you can go at your own pace. A majority of my most recent skills have been self-taught. Programming is one of my passions in life. Andrew Baisden Follow I’m a full-stack developer from London.
