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Quick Start Guide

This guide will help you get started with Source Push in your React Native application.

Prerequisites​

Before you begin, ensure you have:

  • A React Native application
  • Node.js installed (version 18.0 or higher)
  • npm or yarn package manager
  • Basic knowledge of React Native development

Installation Steps​

1. Install the Source Push CLI​

See the CLI Installation guide for instructions.

2. Create a Source Push Account​

Visit Source Push Console to create your account.

3. Log in to Source Push CLI​

srcpush login

4. Add Your Application​

Create an app for each platform:

srcpush app add MyApp-iOS
srcpush app add MyApp-Android

5. Install the React Native SDK​

Follow the React Native SDK Setup to add the SDK to your project.

The linking process varies depending on your React Native version and platform:

For iOS (via CocoaPods)​

  1. Add the following to your ios/Podfile:

    pod 'CodePush', :path => '../node_modules/@srcpush/react-native-code-push'

  2. Run pod install:

    cd ios && pod install

For Android​

  1. Update android/settings.gradle
  2. Update android/app/build.gradle
  3. Update MainApplication.java

Refer to the detailed Android setup guide for specific changes.

7. Configure Your App​

Wrap your root component with the CodePush HOC:

import codePush from "@srcpush/react-native-code-push";

const App = () => {
  return (
    <View>
      <Text>Your App Content</Text>
    </View>
  );
};

export default codePush(App);

8. Deploy Your First Update​

Make changes to your JavaScript code, then deploy:

srcpush release-react MyApp-iOS ios
srcpush release-react MyApp-Android android

Next Steps​