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With the latest Canvas Technology platform, it is possible to develop and build fully native mobile apps. Native mobile apps use native UI elements that offer better performance, smooth gestures, and enhanced access to device capabilities. Canvas uses the open-source framework, React Native, to create native mobile apps. Developers must be familiar with React Native to create native mobile apps using Canvas Technology platform. To get started with Native Mobile App development using Canvas Technology Platform:

  1. Learn about Canvas Technology Platform (5 days)
  2. Learn the basics on React Native development (1 - 2 weeks)
  3. Install React Native CLI (2 days)
  4. Read the following Canvas Technology React Native documentation:

Building native mobile apps using Canvas Technology is similar to building hybrid mobile apps. You can use the familiar workspaceCanvas components such as workspaces, sub-workspaceworkspaces, apps (widgets), and forms , request modeler, and app shortcuts using Canvas Studio to put together your app. However, there are differences in between building native and hybrid mobile apps with respect to React Native coding using JavaScript and styling.Canvas uses different style elements for the native mobile apps. 

Refer this page to build a native mobile application.

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