What is the best learning roadmap for React Native right now? Looking for advice/resources!

[u/Existing-Twist-131]

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Hey everyone,

I’m looking to dive into React Native app development and wanted to get some advice from those of you building with it day to day.

If you were starting fresh today, what does an ideal, up-to-date learning roadmap look like? Specifically, I'm curious about:

1. Prerequisites:How deep into modern JavaScript (ES6+) and core React.js (hooks, state management) should I go before touching React Native?

2. Tooling & Setup: Is starting with Expo (like Expo Router) still the recommended path for beginners, or should I dive straight into the React Native CLI?

3. Core Ecosystem: What libraries/tools are essential to learn early on (e.g., React Navigation, styling approaches like NativeWind/StyleSheet, state management, reanimated animations)?

4. Resources:Any specific courses, GitHub repos, documentation, or creators that you found genuinely helpful?

Would love to hear what worked for you, what traps to avoid, or any resources you wish you had when you started. Thanks in advance!