I Built and Launched a React Native App in 2 Weeks - Here's What I Learned

# I Built and Launched a React Native App in 2 Weeks

Today I launched T or F Game on Product Hunt - a True/False trivia app built with React Native.

The Idea 💡

I love trivia games, but was frustrated with:

• Intrusive ads
• Complicated UI
• Privacy concerns

So I built my own.

Tech Stack 🛠

• React Native + TypeScript
• Firebase Analytics (anonymized)
• AsyncStorage
• ~1,000 lines of code

Timeline 📅

Week 1: Learning React Native + building MVP
Week 2: Polish, icons, App Store submission

Key Learnings 🎓

1. Shipping > Perfecting - Don't wait for perfect
2. Hot Reload = Game Changer - Instant feedback loop
3. TypeScript Saves Time - Caught so many bugs
4. Logo Design is Hard - 35+ iterations!

Challenges 🔧

• App Store submission more complex than expected
• Firebase setup different for iOS/Android
• Balancing simplicity vs features

Try It! 📱

• App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/t-or-f-game/id6755419716

Questions? Drop a comment! Happy to help anyone building their first app.