How to Hire React Native Developers? Things to Consider!

Do you know that giants like Instagram, UberEats, Walmart, Airbnb have developed their mobile apps using React Native technology? 

Are you also planning to adopt React Native app development for your next project? 

Do you want to hire React Native Developers? Well, don’t sweat! We will show you how you can get in touch with the right team of developers. But before that, let’s discuss a few things about this trending technology. 

Since React Native is a JavaScript-based framework created by Facebook, it allows you to build native applications in JavaScript. Facebook’s CEO, Mark Zuckerberg accepted one of his major mistakes; that was relying too much on HTML. This is the reason why the company came up with React Native for their app UI making it an open source for all. 

A React Native App:

• Is more stable.
• Has a modular architecture.
• Allows better coding.
• Offers Pre-loaded elements.

Apt for cross-platform app development, it guarantees stability, caters modular architecture and is a budget-friendly solution having optimal performance. Unlike other platforms, this one uses native components from the API.

Here are 3 Things to Consider before you Hire React Native Developers!

1. Hard Skills:

• In-Depth Knowledge of JavaScript: 

JavaScript is the heart of React Native as the complete technology is based on JavaScript. So, your dedicated development team should have in-depth knowledge about JavaScript in order to build components & developing the complete application.

• ES6: 

You should hire React Native developers that have profound knowledge of ES6. Before finalizing your team, ask them a few technical questions related to ES6. For eg;

1. How can you convert the ES6 Code to ES5?
2. What are the features of ES6 version of JavaScript?

Recommended Read: React Native Interview Questions & Answers!

When you ask your selected development team a few technical questions, you will get an idea of whether or not they are adept with the language.

• Native iOS and Android Development Command: 

There are certain circumstances where your development team will need to work with some native tools. Therefore, if they are familiar or well versed with native iOS and Android development, that would be a plus. 

• Backend Skills: 

Now, if you want to custom code the backend of your mobile application, you should finalize the backend programming language beforehand. This will give you more clarity in the process of hiring a developer. 

Let’s suppose you want to develop your backend using Python. So, your developer should be adept in core python, any of the one frameworks of python (e.g; Django), developing or customizing Restful API’s, object-relational mappers (ORM’s), database and a few front-end skills (HTML, CSS).

• Debugging:

In every development process, detecting and fixing the error is mandatory. So, you should ensure that your React Native development team is capable of resolving bugs. 

2. React Native Development Tools:

If your react native developers are familiar with the following tools, it would be an advantage for you. It’s because using any of these tools can help speed up the development process of your mobile application. Check out this list:

• Sentry Error Tracking: This tool is used for real-time monitoring and fixing errors.
• Bitrise: To improve workflow and automation of your application.
• Hockeyapp: It is a real-time crash reporting tool that collects feedback, manages testers and does the beta distribution.
• Redux: This library is used for managing the application state, popularly used while working with React and Angularjs.
•  ESLint: This tool helps you evaluate, if the code is written in compliance with the JavaScript pattern or not.
• Enzyme: It is a JavaScript testing utility that allows developers to test React Native components output. 

Recommended Read: React Native Development Tools You can Use for Your Next Project

3. Soft Skills:

While hard skills of a React Native programmer lays the foundation of the project, their soft skills help the project to progress in the right direction. To make it successful down the road here is the expertise that your offshore developers should possess:

• Strong Communication Skills:

Having good communication skills is very important. Therefore, you should only hire developers that are not only adept in technology but good in communication. A developer having amazing communication skills adds more value to your project. 

• Keep Code Clear & Concise:

Your developer should follow the rules that are included in the guidelines like the Google JS style guide. Following the coding guidelines makes it easy for another developer to understand the code (in case if required).

• Adaptability:

As a tech developer, everyone knows that hardware and software revolve around a steady rate. So, you should hire a developer that has a lust for learning or knowledge and can easily adapt the skills according to the emerging trends.

• Foster Teamwork:

No matter what an individual developer does, there comes a time when a developer should work with a team. In short, coordinating with others will always help in making a project successful. Thus, ensure that your developers are comfortable & willing to work as a team.

• Work Approach:

Whenever you ask your developer anything related to the development process, an issue or bug, the developer should answer quickly. If your offshore development team is unable to answer quickly, you should get alert.

Conclusion:

React native is morphed into a go-to-framework. The easy access to libraries and plugins helps in soothing the development phase.

With this, we have tried to cover almost everything that you should consider before you hire developers. Depending on the type of application you are planning to build, you should test both, the soft skills and hard skills of the React Native developers.

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