An App for you: Earthsnap built with React Native by Effectus Software Team
The app you’re looking for if you are a nature enthusiast or just curious to learn. Earthsnap brings a straightforward way to observe, record and share the nature around you.
How does it work?
Open your camera: Earthsnap sees all types of plants and animals. Users of EarthSnap can access Earthpedia in the app which has a corpus of over 2 million plants and animals.
Why the app?
We are still running behind when it comes to environment and understanding the world that surround us. Raising awareness is still step 0 to keep moving forward, re-imagining a world where people and nature thrive.
Building an app using plain React Native offers several perks and benefits, making it a popular choice for mobile app development. Here’s why:
Cross-Platform Development
One of the most significant advantages of using React Native is its ability to facilitate cross-platform development.
With a single codebase, developers can create applications for both iOS and Android platforms, significantly reducing development time and effort.
Earthsnap provides both iOS and Android for you to use. Our team is currently working on it to bring an A-level experience.
Hot Reloading and Fast Refresh
React Native offers hot reloading and fast refresh features, enabling developers to instantly see the effects of their changes without losing the application state.
This ability to quickly iterate and test changes enhances productivity, making it easier to debug and fine-tune the application during development.
Access to Native Features
Plain React Native provides seamless access to a wide array of device features and APIs, such as GPS, camera, and accelerometer.
This enables the development of feature-rich applications that utilize the full capabilities of the devices.
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At Effectus Software, we are constantly looking for ways to enhance user experience through innovative technology.
Recently, we integrated GetStream, a powerful API service that enables developers to build real-time social media functionality directly within Earthsnap.
This integration allows us to provide users with dynamic features like feeds, notifications, and messaging without the need to allocate extensive development time or resources. Plus, the use of the camera in real time.
Advantages
One of the standout advantages of using GetStream is its efficiency. Developing social media features from scratch can often be a resource-intensive process, requiring multiple sprints just to set up the backend functionality in the app.
By leveraging GetStream’s robust API, we can significantly reduce the time spent on these tasks. Instead of reinventing the wheel, our development team can focus on delivering other critical features that enhance overall application performance and user satisfaction.
The integration of GetStream not only streamlines our development process but also elevates the user experience by delivering scalable and responsive social media features.
Users can enjoy a fully interactive environment that mimics popular social platforms, helping to keep them engaged and connected.
With GetStream, we are excited to continue innovating and providing our clients with cutting-edge solutions that enhance their applications.
To learn more about GetStream and how it can benefit your next project, visit their official website.
Why Effectus Software
Needless to say… Effectus Software stands out as a boutique software development partner that combines technical expertise in React, React Native, and Ruby on Rails with deep industry insights in FinTech, Entertainment, and Health & Wellness.
Based in Uruguay, the bilingual team excels in staff augmentation, seamlessly integrating with client workflows to deliver scalable, high-quality solutions tailored to each project’s needs.
Effectus is committed to helping startups and mid-sized companies innovate and grow, emphasizing reliable delivery, exceptional communication, and long-term partnerships that drive success.