BUILD React Native Apps WITHOUT Xcode or Android Studio
Want to build mobile apps without heavyweight IDEs? In this video, I walk through the entire workflow to create cross-platform React Native apps, convert iPhone .MOV videos to MP4, and set up cloud builds via EAS CLI—no simulator or local Xcode/Android Studio required.
See how to initialize your project, add native FFmpeg video processing, configure Expo Application Services, and generate APK/IPA files on any laptop. Great for indie devs, creators, or anyone looking to optimize their mobile workflow.
Timestamps:
0:00 – Introduction: Build Apps Without Local IDEs
0:18 – Bare Workflow vs Expo (Why and When?)
0:49 – MOV→MP4 Mobile App Use Case
1:09 – Project Setup, Dependencies, and Installing FFmpeg
1:39 – EAS CLI: Cloud Build Configuration
2:06 – No Android Studio/Xcode Needed: How It Works
2:39 – Cloud APK/IPA Builds on Any Machine
3:11 – Demo: Video Conversion in Action
4:02 – Local Dev vs Cloud Compile: Tradeoffs
4:45 – Best For Indie Devs, Content Creators & Power Users
5:30 – Resources, Tips & Final Takeaways
Steps from perplexity-
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1. Initialize Expo Project
```bash
npx create-expo-app anyApp
cd anyApp
```
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2. Install & Configure Plugins
1. Install dependencies:
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3. Build Custom Dev Client
1. Install EAS CLI and configure:
```bash
npm install -g eas-cli
eas login
eas build:configure
```
2. Create a development build:
```bash
eas build --profile development --platform all
```
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5. Test & Iterate
1. Start Metro bundler:
```bash
npx expo start --dev-client
```
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