UTA Development Documentation
Complete documentation for building React Native applications with proven architectural patterns - standardized development approaches, platform-agnostic deployment, and AI-optimized workflows.
UTA Development Documentation
Complete documentation for building React Native applications with proven architectural patterns - standardized development approaches, platform-agnostic deployment, and AI-optimized workflows.
What is UTA?
UTA = Update The App
Key value: Proven patterns that work with any deployment solution.
The UTA (Update The App) ecosystem provides battle-tested React Native development patterns and optional deployment solutions that work independently or together. From standardized architecture patterns to flexible deployment strategies, UTA eliminates decision fatigue and accelerates development velocity.
🚀 Start Here
New to UTA? Choose your path based on your role and experience:
UTA Ecosystem Overview
Understand how UTA's independent components work together while maintaining platform flexibility.
UI Development Getting Started
Build your first component in 15 minutes following proven architectural patterns.
Core Architecture
Deep dive into the Feature-Domain Hybrid architecture and understand the foundational patterns.
Team Onboarding
Get your entire team productive with standardized patterns, code review processes, and quality standards.
Quick Win: Start with the Getting Started with UTA for full setup, or dive into the UTA Ecosystem Overview to understand how architectural patterns and deployment options work together.
📚 Core Documentation
Foundation (Essential patterns for UTA development)
Project Structure
File organization, naming conventions, and module boundaries that scale from prototype to enterprise.
Domain Architecture
Domain-driven design patterns and feature organization that keeps code maintainable as it grows.
App Initialization
Application setup, configuration management, and initialization patterns for production apps.
State Management (The UTA way of handling data)
State Management Architecture
The golden rule: Server state in TanStack Query, Client state in Zustand, Component state in React.
Server State Management
TanStack Query patterns for API data, caching, background updates, and optimistic updates.
Client State Management
Zustand patterns for global UI state, user preferences, and persistent data management.
API Integration (Production-ready API patterns)
API Client Architecture
Structured approach to API clients with authentication, error handling, and multi-service support.
Authentication
Complete authentication flows, token management, and secure session handling.
Error Handling
Comprehensive error handling strategies, user feedback patterns, and recovery mechanisms.
🛠️ UI Development
Component Development (Building with UTA patterns)
UI Development Overview
Complete guide to UTA's three-layer UI architecture and component development patterns.
Theme Management
Design token system, dark mode support, and consistent styling across your application.
Asset Management
Images, icons, fonts, and other assets with optimization and platform-specific handling.
Advanced UI Patterns
Splash Screens
Custom splash screen implementation with proper timing and brand integration.
Integration Patterns
Complex UI scenarios, cross-component communication, and advanced integration techniques.
Development Workflows
Component development workflows, testing strategies, and quality assurance patterns.
🔬 Reference Implementations
Documentation → Examples → Implementation Flow
Our unique three-stage learning approach provides clear progression from theory to practice:
Reference Implementation Guide
Learn how to use working examples that mirror your project structure for faster development.
Core Examples
Domain logic, shared utilities, and API integration patterns with working implementations.
UI Component Examples
Foundation, pattern, and business components with interactive examples and testing patterns.
Feature Examples
Complete feature implementations showing best practices and architectural patterns.
Why Reference Implementations Matter:
- Working Code: All examples are tested and functional
- Mirror Structure: 1:1 mapping with main project architecture
- Progressive Learning: From simple examples to complex patterns
- Template Ready: Copy-paste starting points for new features
🎯 Feature Development
Real-World Use Cases (Production-tested implementations)
Authentication Systems
Complete authentication implementations including social login, biometrics, and multi-account support.
E-commerce Architecture
Shopping cart, payment processing, inventory management, and order tracking implementations.
Offline-First Strategies
Offline data synchronization, conflict resolution, and seamless online/offline transitions.
Social Networking Features
User profiles, activity feeds, messaging, and social interaction patterns.
Performance Optimization
Advanced performance patterns, memory management, and optimization strategies.
Complex UI Implementations
Advanced UI patterns including animations, gestures, and complex layouts.
🤖 Development Workflows
AI-Assisted Development (UTA + AI collaboration)
AI-Assisted Development
Leverage AI effectively with UTA's standardized patterns for faster, more accurate development.
Code Review Templates
Standardized code review processes and templates that ensure quality and consistency.
Common Pitfalls & Solutions
Learn from common mistakes and their solutions to avoid development roadblocks.
Implementation Guides (Step-by-step guidance)
Authentication Flow
Complete implementation guide for authentication including social providers and security best practices.
Feature Implementation Decision Tree
Decision framework for implementing new features with UTA patterns and best practices.
Project Structure Migration
Migrate existing React Native projects to UTA patterns and architecture.
📊 Standards & Quality
Coding Standards (Maintain consistency)
Coding Standards Overview
Complete coding standards that ensure consistency, maintainability, and team collaboration.
Team Information
Meet the team behind UTA and learn about contributing to the ecosystem.
🚀 Ready to Start?
1. Understand the Ecosystem
Start with the UTA Ecosystem Overview to understand how all pieces work together.
2. Build Your First Component
Follow the UI Development Getting Started guide to build your first component in 15 minutes.
3. Onboard Your Team
Use the Team Onboarding Checklist to get everyone following UTA patterns.
Need Help? All documentation includes practical examples, troubleshooting guidance, and real-world implementation details. Start with the UTA Ecosystem Overview for the complete picture.