DoseMate-mobile

React Native mobile app for DoseMate, providing medication schedule reminders and user interactions.

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React Native Project Setup

Reference: Expo Tutorial: Create Your First App

This guide walks you through setting up the DoseMate React Native app using Node.js 24.x, npm 11.x, and Expo.

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1. Install Node.js and npm

macOS / Linux (using nvm)

1. Install nvm:

curl -o- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/nvm-sh/nvm/v0.39.7/install.sh | bash
source ~/.zshrc

2. Verify nvm:

nvm -v

3. Install Node.js:

nvm install 24

4. Verify Node.js and npm:

node -v   # Example: v24.9.0
npm -v    # Example: 11.6.0

For non-mac devs, use WSL or another compatible terminal, or install Node.js directly.

Windows

• Install Node.js directly from nodejs.org (check “Add to PATH” during installation).
• Verify with:

node -v
npm -v

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2. Install Expo Go App

• Install Expo Go on your mobile device (iOS / Android) for testing the app.

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3. Project Setup

From the root of the repository:

cd dosemate
npm install

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4. Run the App

npm start

• Opens Expo DevTools in your browser.
• Scan the QR code using Expo Go to run the app on your device.

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