Run React Native apps on an Android emulator for macOS

React Native developers on macOS can run an Android emulator without installing the resource-heavy Android Studio by manually configuring essential components like the Java Development Kit (JDK) and Android Software Development Kit (SDK). The process involves setting up a Java Version Manager to handle different Java versions, installing the Android Command Line Tools, and choosing the appropriate emulator image based on the Mac's architecture. Despite the lack of a graphical user interface, using terminal commands allows developers to control the emulator setup efficiently. By following specific steps, developers can create a React Native app and deploy it on the emulator, optimizing their workflow without the overhead of Android Studio. This method conserves disk space on Macs and caters specifically to the needs of React Native developers who do not require the full functionality of Android Studio.