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Instagram Clone with React Native, Expo, Supabase, and Cloudinary

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Vadim SavinJul 10, 2024
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Ever wondered how social media giants like Instagram handle millions of users, seamless video playback, and real-time notifications? Now, you can learn to build your very own Instagram clone from scratch! This comprehensive tutorial series will take you through every step of the process of building a simple Instagram clone, using powerful technologies like React Native, Expo, Supabase, and Cloudinary.

Why Build an Instagram Clone?

Creating an Instagram clone is a great project for several reasons:

  1. Hands-on Experience: It provides practical experience with modern development tools and libraries.
  2. Comprehensive Learning: You'll learn about user authentication, media handling, real-time updates, and more.
  3. Portfolio Boost: Adding such a project to your portfolio can significantly improve your job prospects.
  4. Understanding Scalability: You'll grasp the basics of building scalable and efficient apps.

What Will You Learn?

Part 1: Setting the Foundation

  • Setup a New React Native Project: Get started with Expo and Expo Router.
  • Build the UI: Create a simple, responsive user interface mimicking Instagram.
  • Backend Integration: Use Supabase for database management and user authentication.
  • Media Handling: Store and deliver optimized images and videos with Cloudinary.

Watch Part 1 by clicking here.

Part 2: Diving Deeper

  • Video Handling: Learn to upload, play, and optimize videos for better performance.
  • Advanced Backend Features: Implement complex backend functionalities to improve your app.
  • Push Notifications: Set up real-time push notifications to keep your users engaged.

Watch Part 2 by clicking here

Why Use Cloudinary?

Cloudinary plays a crucial role in optimizing and delivering media. By signing up for free on this link, you can make your development process smoother and more efficient.

Get Started Today!

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to improve your skills and build an amazing project. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced developer, this tutorial series offers valuable insights and practical knowledge. Follow the 2-part series, follow along with the code, and create your own Instagram clone!

Ready to build your own Instagram clone? Open the tutorials, follow along and keep let’s get to building!

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At notJust.dev, my mission is to help developers build impactful mobile apps.

Our educational content has reached over  10 million developers , giving them the tools and confidence to bring their app ideas to life.

Before starting notJust.dev, I worked at a big tech company (FAANG), built a software development agency, and co-founded 2 startups. These experiences taught me a lot about coding and entrepreneurship.

I have built over 100 apps with  React Native  and  Expo , and I want to help you do the same.