I help React developers build and monetize React Native apps with my easy-to-follow courses and ebooks.
const indieDeveloper = { title: 'Indie React Native Developer', skills: ['JavaScript', 'React', 'React Native'], entrepreneurialMindset: true, passionate: true, workLifeBalance: true, hasSundayScaries: false, needsCoffee: true, monthlyRevenueGoal: '$10,000+ USD',};A Day in the Life of an Indie Developer
You wake up without an alarm.
No rush to get out the door.
No dread about a long commute or another round of layoffs.
Your workday starts when you decide—maybe after a slow morning coffee or a workout.
Instead of stressing about a paycheck, you check your app's performance.
Overnight you made sales. Gained new users. Saw your revenue grow.
Because now, your income comes from something you built.
Not from a job that could let you go at any moment.
Not from someone else's vision.
You're making at least $10,000 a month from your own React Native app.
You work from home. A coffee shop. Or a different country if you feel like it.
No bosses. No pointless meetings. No rejection emails from job applications.
You spend your time coding what you want to code—not what some manager decides.
And because you know how to market, sell, and grow, your app actually makes money.
You're not just another developer.
You're a business owner.
Sunday nights feel like any other night.
No stress about Monday morning.
No scrambling to finish work you hate.
Just the confidence of knowing you're in control—of your income, your time, and your future.
Before: The Daily Grind
The Soul-Destroying Commute
Your day starts in traffic or crammed in public transport—before work even begins.
The Never-Ending Meetings
Meetings that could've been emails. Projects you don't care about. Another 8 hours wasted.
Job Uncertainty & Stress
One email could change everything. Layoffs, hiring freezes—your future isn't in your hands.
After: The Indie Developer Life
Your Work, Your Schedule
Your day starts when you decide. A slow morning coffee, a workout, or diving straight into code.
No Commute, No Bosses
Work from home. A coffee shop. Or a different country if you feel like it.
Your App, Your Income
Your app makes money while you sleep. No more worrying about layoffs or job security.
From Beginner to Indie React Native Developer
Structured, Step-by-Step Approach to Learning React Native
Learn React Native by Doing
Master React Native fundamentals by building real-world components and features—no boring theory, just hands-on learning.
Build & Deploy Your Own App
Follow a step-by-step guide to develop, test, and publish your app on the App Store and Google Play with Expo.
Monetize Your App & Earn Revenue
Set up a paywall, integrate subscriptions, and learn proven strategies to turn your app into a profitable business.
Master React Native with 23 Video Course Sections
Getting Started
Fundamental Concepts
Layout
Styling
Lists
Input Components
Forms
Animations
Expo Router
Networking
Backend Basics
Supabase
Offline Support
Authentication & Authorization
Notifications
Payments & Subscriptions
Distribution & App Publishing
EAS Build
EAS Submit
EAS Update
EAS Workflows
React Native Testing Library
End-to-End Testing
Course Project: The FlowState Mobile App
Build & Launch FlowState
Learn React Native by creating a powerful productivity and mindset app from scratch.
Beautiful & Modern UI
Learn how to create sleek, animated, and intuitive user interfaces.
User Authentication
Implement secure login and sign-up flows using Supabase Auth.
Cloud Storage & Backend
Store and access user data across devices with Supabase for a scalable backend.
Dark Mode & Theming
Add customizable themes and a seamless dark mode experience.
In-App Subscriptions & Monetization
Set up a paywall and manage subscriptions effortlessly with RevenueCat.
App Store & Google Play Deployment
Follow the step-by-step guide to get your app live.
Analytics & Growth Strategies
Track user engagement and optimize your app for success.
Bonus Ebook: The Indie Developer Roadmap
The 6-Month Success Plan
A complete guide to launching and scaling your own mobile app business.
Inside the Ebook: The Indie Developer Roadmap
The essential lessons, strategies, and tools you need to build, launch, and grow your app.
1. Mastering the Indie Developer Mindset
2. Validating Your App Idea
3. Designing a Smooth User Experience
4. VSCode Shortcuts & Plugins
5. AI-Assisted Development
6. Tracking What Matters: Analytics & Metrics
7. App Store Optimization (ASO)
8. Marketing & Advertising for Indie Apps
9. Monetization Strategies
10. The 6-Month Launch & Growth Plan
Start Learning for Free, Master with Premium
Build your foundation with free courses, then level up with expert training.
JavaScript for Beginners
JavaScript Essentials: A 3.5-Hour Course for Complete Beginners
JavaScript Interview Essentials: A 61-Page Prep Guide for Beginners
JavaScript Pro
JavaScript Mastery in 9.5 Hours: The Intermediate Developer's Course
Mastering JavaScript: A 600-Page Guide for Intermediate Developers
JavaScript Interview Success: A 120-Page Study Guide for Skilled Intermediates
Meditation Mobile App
2-Hour Video Course: Build a Mobile App with React Native, Expo, and NativeWind
Full Access to Project Source Code and GitHub Repository
About Your Instructor
Hi, I’m Steven Garcia. I help developers go from beginner to indie app entrepreneur using React Native & Expo. With a background in software engineering and online education, I’ve helped thousands of learners through my courses, FreeCodeCamp collaborations, and real-world projects.
Why Learn From Me?
- • Computer Science Degree – Long Beach State University graduate with a strong technical foundation
- • Former Software Engineer – Worked in industry before going full-time indie
- • Founder of FitFuel AI – Built and launched a React Native subscription-based mobile app
- • Course Creator & Educator – Created high-quality coding courses with FreeCodeCamp (630,000+ views)
Teaching What Works – I don’t just teach theory—I build real apps and help you do the same
My mission is simple: Help developers break free from the 9-5, launch their own profitable mobile apps, and build a career on their own terms.
Why Become an Indie React Native Developer?
- Work from Anywhere
- Creative and Engaging Work
- Unlimited Earning Potential
- Scalability and Growth
- Build Something Meaningful
- Independence and Control
- Diverse Opportunities
- A Supportive Community
- Entrepreneurial Freedom
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