AppPath is an open-source mobile app development hub under SJA Pathway, dedicated to creating cross-platform apps for Android and iOS using React Native (Expo) and Firebase. Anyone can contribute, learn, and grow through hands-on mobile development experience.
Empowering developers, designers, and learners to collaborate on real-world mobile applications — freely, creatively, and without limits.
| Layer | Technology | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Frontend | React Native (Expo) | Cross-platform mobile UI |
| Backend | Firebase Functions | Serverless backend logic |
| Database | Firebase Firestore | Cloud NoSQL database |
| Authentication | Firebase Auth | Email/password, social login |
| Storage | Firebase Storage | For media and file uploads |
| Design | Figma (Free Plan) | UI/UX design |
| Version Control | GitHub | Free public repositories |
• 📝 NoteKeeper – Personal note-taking app with cloud sync
• 🛒 ShopMate – Small e-commerce prototype
• 💬 ChatBubble – Real-time chat with Firebase
• 🧩 QuizApp – Interactive quizzes with score tracking
• 📅 EventPlanner – Schedule and track events
Each mini-project can live under /apps/ inside the Expo monorepo.
1. Fork this repository.
2. Clone your fork:
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/apppath.git cd apppath
3. Install dependencies:
npm install
4. Start Expo development server:
npm run start
5. Create your feature branch and start building mobile apps!
• 🌱 Beginners and intermediate developers are welcome.
• 🧩 New app proposals must be submitted via issues/.
• 💬 Communicate via Discord or GitHub discussions.
• 🔍 Follow ESLint + Prettier formatting.
• 📝 Use /apps/<project-name> for each mobile project.
• 📲 Expo + Firebase integration must be properly documented in each project.
• Apps can be built and published directly via Expo.
• Firebase handles authentication, database, storage, and backend functions.
• No separate backend server is required — all logic runs serverless.
• Optional: Publish to Google Play Store and Apple App Store via Expo’s build service.
• Add reusable UI components library
• Integrate push notifications
• Enable offline-first data sync
• Launch public contributor leaderboard for apps
• Build community-driven showcase of mobile projects