Learn NATIVEBASE with Real Code Examples

NativeBase provides ready-to-use components like Buttons, Inputs, Modals, and more.

It works across iOS and Android, offering a unified look and feel.

It supports theming, responsive layouts, and integration with React Native ecosystem libraries.

Components: Button, Input, Modal, Toast, Avatar, etc.

Theming: light, dark, and custom themes

Layout system based on Flexbox

Utility props for spacing, alignment, typography

Support for gestures and animations via React Native APIs

NativeBaseProvider: top-level provider for theme and context

Components: building blocks for UI

Utilities: props for spacing, color, typography

Theming: light/dark mode and custom themes

Responsive design: adjust layouts for different screen sizes

App.js / index.js - entry point

components/ - reusable NativeBase UI components

screens/ - app screens using NativeBase

theme/ - custom theme overrides

utils/ - helpers and constants

Import NativeBase components into React Native screens

Wrap your app in `<NativeBaseProvider>`

Use layout components (Box, Stack, HStack, VStack) for structure

Customize components with props and theme overrides

Combine components to create complex screens

Beginner: simple buttons, inputs, and layouts

Intermediate: forms, modals, and lists

Advanced: custom themes and responsive design

Expert: integrating NativeBase with Redux or Recoil

Community: combining with third-party React Native libraries

Cross-platform focus vs Android-native Jetpack Compose

Ready-to-use UI components vs building from scratch

Works with Expo vs native-only React Native projects

Themeable design system vs custom styling

Faster prototyping vs fully custom UI frameworks

2016 – NativeBase first released by GeekyAnts

2017 – v2 introduced theming and improved components

2019 – v3 launched with modernized APIs and TypeScript support

2021 – v3.x improved accessibility and component coverage

2025 – latest version 3.x with performance, theming, and Expo integration

Provider: supplies theme and context

Box: flexible container component

Stack/HStack/VStack: layout arrangements

Toast: temporary notification popup

Theme: light/dark/custom styling