How to run your existing project on macos ventura, VMWare virtual machine

React native ios, macos, vmware, vertual machine


To run an existing React Native project on macOS using Visual Studio Code (VSCode), follow these steps:

  1. Install dependencies:

    • Install Node.js: Visit the Node.js website (https://nodejs.org) and download the latest LTS version for macOS. Follow the installation instructions to install Node.js on your system.
    • Install Watchman: Open Terminal and run the following command to install Watchman, which is required by React Native:

  • brew install watchman
  • Install React Native CLI: Open Terminal and run the following command to install the React Native command-line interface (CLI):
    • npm install -g react-native-cli
    • Install Xcode: Go to the App Store, search for Xcode, and install it. Xcode is required for iOS development.

  • Open the project folder in VSCode:

    • Launch VSCode.
    • Click on "File" in the menu bar and select "Open Folder".
    • Navigate to the root folder of your React Native project and select it.

  • Install project dependencies:

    • Open Terminal within VSCode by clicking on "View" in the menu bar and selecting "Terminal", or use the keyboard shortcut (Ctrl + `).
    • In the Terminal, navigate to the project folder if you are not already in it.
    • Run the following command to install the project dependencies:
    • npm install

  • Start the development server:

    • In the Terminal, while in the project folder, run the following command to start the React Native development server:
      java
    • npx react-native start

  • Run the app on iOS simulator:

    • In the Terminal, open a new tab (Ctrl + Shift + `) or a new Terminal window.
    • Run the following command to launch the app on the iOS simulator:
      arduino
    • npx react-native run-ios

  • Run the app on Android emulator:

    • Make sure you have an Android emulator set up and running (e.g., using Android Studio's AVD Manager).
    • In the Terminal, run the following command to launch the app on the Android emulator:
      arduino
      • npx react-native run-android

    Now, your React Native app should launch on the iOS simulator or Android emulator, depending on the command you executed. You can make changes to the code, and the app will automatically reload to reflect the updates.

    Note: Before running the app on a physical device, make sure to follow the appropriate instructions for setting up device-specific requirements, such as enabling USB debugging or configuring iOS development certificates and provisioning profiles