Intro to React Native Camera

React Native Camera is a versatile and open-source component designed to facilitate the integration of camera functionalities in React Native applications, supporting features such as photographs, videos, face detection, barcode scanning, and text recognition. The article guides readers through the process of creating a QR code scanner app using React Native Camera, detailing the setup of a new React Native project, the installation of necessary packages, and the configuration of permissions for both iOS and Android platforms. By employing the RNCamera component from the package, users can manipulate the camera to read QR codes, display their contents, and handle UI styling effectively. The app uses the onBarCodeRead method to capture and display QR code data, and further encourages exploration by providing a GitHub repository for the complete code. Additionally, the article highlights LogRocket's analytics tools, which aid developers in monitoring user interactions and identifying issues in React Native apps.