'I got laid off, so I made my own app': Redditor self-learns React Native & creates a standout app¡ªinternet is impressed

Facing a layoff is never easy, and with 132,000 tech sector jobs cut in the first eight months of 2024 alone, it's a challenge many are grappling with. Yet, amid the gloom, one individual turned their layoff into an opportunity by taking the time they were unemployed to do more than just dwell in their situation: they created a new app.

A layoff leads to an app

On the Reddit community r/developersIndia, a recently laid-off individual shared their inspiring journey of self-learning React Native and developing an app within three months.

I got laid off from my job, So I learned React Native & made my own app. Here's the launch trailer:
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The app, a file manager, aims to address common issues found in other file managers, featuring tab support, cross-tab operations, and a built-in web browser, all while boasting a sleek UI/UX.

React Native, an open-source framework by Facebook, enables developers to create apps for both iOS and Android with a single codebase.

The app's launch trailer, shared on Reddit, looks remarkably professional, and it's now live on the Play Store, the user shared.

How did people react?

With over 2.7k upvotes, this project has certainly captured the internet's attention.

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Many praised its "neat" design, while others noted the developer's impressive graphic design skills, suggesting a promising career in that field.

One commenter even said, "Indian startups and app companies should aspire to look like this. Well done, mate!"

The takeaway here? No matter what life throws at us, it's our response that truly matters. Too philosophical? Maybe, but hey, it's a lesson worth noting!

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