React Native latest upgraded version issues (app directory)

Question

I am a beginner at React Native and have begun to take some time off to work on my new app project.  I have noticed that there is a lot of difference with RN old and the new version. One is the combination index.js and App.js instead of index.android.js & index.ios.js. 

The other is the new folder structure after react-native init-ios/android is completely changed. Following the standard installation guidelines and creating RN project, I do not see App directory created at all (the only folders are tests, android, iOS, node_modules.

Have you seen this after the latest upgrade? How do I rectify this?  Any suggestions will be great.

Answer 1

Create your own app directory, put all your logic in there. Import the root file into App.js in root folder.

$ react-native run-android or $ react-native run-ios` and app should run as expected.

You can use create-reactive-app with expo if don't wish to use the react-native-cli. See react-native docs, getting started for more information.