You will need to install react-native-cli if you dont have it already.
$ npm install -g react-native-cli
Now, for the projects dependencies you need to do the usual
$ npm install
Make sure you have defined an environment variable for the Android Sdk if you are on Windows!
Start an Android Emulator or plug your device and do the following:
$ react-native run-android
Buy a Mac if you dont already have one!
$ react-native run-ios
To open the developer menu in-app you have to shake your device (or press Command⌘ + D if you are on iOS Simulator and Command⌘ + M if running in an Android emulator)
You have several options in the development menu like:
- Enable Hot Reloading
- Enable Remote JS Debugging
- Show Inspector
- ...