Debugging React Native involves tools and techniques for diagnosing issues — the React Native debugger/DevTools, console logging, Flipper, error messages, and platform-specific debugging. Effective debugging is essential practical skill.
Core debugging tools
✓ CONSOLE.LOG → log values/flow (basic but effective; shows in the Metro terminal/debugger)
✓ DEV MENU (shake device / Cmd+D / Cmd+M) → reload, debug, performance monitor, inspector
✓ REACT DEVTOOLS → inspect the component tree, props, state, hooks
✓ DEBUGGER → set breakpoints, step through JS (Chrome DevTools / Hermes debugger / IDE)
✓ ELEMENT INSPECTOR → inspect/tap UI elements to see their styles/hierarchy
