AI Skill Report Card
Teaching React Native
Teaching React Native to All Skill Levels
Quick Start15 / 15
Create a simple "Hello World" example that works for everyone:
JavaScriptimport React from 'react'; import { Text, View, StyleSheet } from 'react-native'; export default function App() { return ( <View style={styles.container}> <Text style={styles.greeting}>Hello, React Native!</Text> </View> ); } const styles = StyleSheet.create({ container: { flex: 1, justifyContent: 'center', alignItems: 'center', backgroundColor: '#f0f0f0', }, greeting: { fontSize: 24, fontWeight: 'bold', color: '#333', }, });
Recommendation▾
Provide concrete input/output pairs in examples - show actual tutorial snippets with before/after audience reactions or comprehension metrics
Workflow13 / 15
- Identify your audience mix - Note which experience levels you're targeting
- Start with the simplest version - Begin with basic implementation
- Layer complexity gradually - Add advanced concepts in expandable sections
- Provide multiple entry points - Include "If you're familiar with X" shortcuts
- Test with different personas - Review from beginner, React dev, and iOS dev perspectives
- Cross-reference concepts - Link between related topics at different difficulty levels
Progress checklist for comprehensive documentation:
- Basic example that runs immediately
- Explanation for programming newcomers
- React-specific context for web developers
- Native development context for mobile developers
- Advanced implementation details
- Common gotchas for each audience type
Recommendation▾
Reduce repetitive content in Best Practices and Common Pitfalls sections that overlap significantly
Examples12 / 20
Example 1: Multi-level Navigation explanation
Beginner version:
Navigation lets users move between different screens in your app, like going from a home page to a settings page.
React developer version:
React Native navigation works similarly to React Router, but uses stack-based navigation optimized for mobile interactions.
iOS developer version:
React Native Navigation provides a JavaScript interface to UINavigationController-style navigation patterns.
Example 2: State management introduction
Complete beginner:
JavaScript// State is like the app's memory - it remembers things const [count, setCount] = useState(0); // Remembers a number
React developer:
JavaScript// Same React hooks you know, with mobile-specific considerations const [count, setCount] = useState(0); // Note: State updates trigger re-renders just like in React web
Recommendation▾
Add specific templates or frameworks for different tutorial types (video scripts, blog posts, documentation) rather than general advice
Best Practices
- Use progressive disclosure - Start simple, offer "Show advanced" options
- Include multiple mental models - "Think of it like..." for different backgrounds
- Provide working examples first - Code that runs beats explanation
- Use consistent terminology - Define terms once, use consistently throughout
- Add skill-level indicators - Mark sections as "Beginner", "Intermediate", "Advanced"
- Cross-link related concepts - Help readers build connections
- Include "Why this matters" - Connect features to real app development needs
Common Pitfalls
- Don't assume prior knowledge - Even "simple" concepts need brief explanation
- Avoid iOS/Android favoritism - Present both platforms equally unless specifically targeting one
- Don't skip the "why" - Explain reasoning behind recommendations
- Avoid overwhelming beginners - Don't front-load every possible option
- Don't talk down to experienced developers - Provide shortcuts and assume intelligence
- Avoid inconsistent code style - Stick to one formatting approach throughout
- Don't forget error scenarios - Show what happens when things go wrong