Develop and deploy React Native in the cloud

Question

I'm searching for a cloud service to develop and deploy a React Native application.

That means I want to code online in the web browser and deploy the created .js file to the cloud. The native application (iOS, Android) is installed to the device locally via XCode or Android Studio. Only the reference to the bundled js file should be linked to file in the cloud.

My requirements are to code online in an online editor (like cloud9) and the bundled script should have a static URL.

Do you know which cloud service fits best to this use case?

Thanks for your tips!

Answer 1

There is one way:

1. Register an account on Cloud9 Online IDE
2. Create a new blank Workspace:

   Now you have a complete Ubuntu virtual machine running on Cloud With IDE features included.

3. Follow the React Native Docs (Quick start)

   This will create you a react native project with Expo.io integration included. (Node is a prerequisite so install it ;)

4. Download Expo app on your phone, you will preview the app from there.
5. Start developing!