Meditation App – Find Calm, Boost Focus
A personal mobile application developed with React Native and Expo (latest version, including Expo Router), offering guided meditations and breathing exercises. This app was created as a private learning project to explore the latest developments in the React Native ecosystem and support my own meditation practice.
Overview & Background
Problem Statement: There was a personal need for a simple and effective digital tool to support daily meditation practice, aligning with individual preferences and minimizing distractions. Concurrently, there was a desire to actively engage with the latest features and best practices in React Native development.
Motivation: To combine a personal passion for meditation with professional interest in mobile app development. This project served as a practical exercise to master the transition from React.js to React Native and explore new concepts like Expo Router.
My Role
Sole Developer
Project Duration
2 month
Technical Details
Technologies Used
Challenges & Solutions
Challenge 1
Shifting Mindset from Web to Native Development:
The primary challenge was the paradigm shift from web development (React.js) to native app development (React Native). This impacted component structuring, styling (Flexbox-based layout), navigation, and understanding native module systems.
Solution
Deep dive into React Native's specific layout engine and leveraging Expo Router for navigation to ensure a smooth user flow. Focused on cross-platform compatibility and utilizing native UI components.
Challenge 2
Integrating Audio and Timers in a Mobile Environment:
Handling audio playback and precise timers within a mobile app, especially enabling background operation, presented a specific requirement.
Solution
Utilized the Expo Audio API for background playback of meditation sounds and implemented robust timer logic to function reliably even when switching apps or with the screen locked.