E-Commerce Hybrid App Development Training – Setting Up Simulators

🔥 In Part 8 of the E-Commerce Hybrid App Development series, we guide you through setting up Android and iOS simulators to test and preview your Expo app across devices—crucial for developing a polished, responsive e-commerce experience.

✅ What you’ll learn in this video:
✔️ Installing Android Studio and setting up a virtual device (AVD)
✔️ Setting up Xcode and iOS Simulator (for macOS users)
✔️ Running your Expo app on simulators using npx expo start
✔️ Connecting physical devices via QR code or USB
✔️ Debugging layout, network requests, and device-specific issues
✔️ Emulator tips: rotation, screenshot, performance tuning
✔️ Handling platform-specific UI differences (Android vs iOS)
✔️ Best practices for cross-platform testing

💡 Why Simulators Matter:
🔹 Preview your app in real-world mobile environments
🔹 Identify and fix platform-specific bugs early
🔹 Validate responsive layouts and touch interactions
🔹 Essential for shipping a consistent user experience