# SAPIENS Mobile

React Native mobile application for the SAPIENS news platform.

## Overview

SAPIENS Mobile is a cross-platform mobile application built with React Native and Expo, providing users with access to curated news content from various outlets with AI-powered features.

## Tech Stack

- **Framework**: React Native 0.81.4 with Expo ~54.0
- **Language**: TypeScript ~5.9.2
- **Navigation**: Expo Router ~6.0
- **Styling**: NativeWind 4.2 (Tailwind CSS for React Native)
- **State Management**: TanStack React Query ~5.90
- **UI Components**: Expo symbols, Vector Icons

## Project Structure

```
sapiens-mobile/
├── sapiense-ai-app/          # Main Expo application
│   ├── app/                  # Expo Router pages
│   ├── components/           # Reusable React components
│   ├── contexts/             # React contexts
│   └── lib/                  # Utility functions and API clients
├── server/                   # Backend server (if applicable)
├── client/                   # Web client (if applicable)
└── shared/                   # Shared utilities
```

## Features

- Cross-platform support (iOS, Android, Web)
- News outlet browsing
- Article reading interface
- Language selection support
- Responsive design with NativeWind

## Getting Started

### Prerequisites

- Node.js 18+ and npm/yarn
- Expo CLI
- iOS Simulator (for iOS development)
- Android Studio (for Android development)

### Installation

```bash
# Install dependencies
cd sapiense-ai-app
npm install

# Start the development server
npm start
```

### Development

```bash
# Start on iOS
npm run ios

# Start on Android
npm run android

# Start on Web
npm run web
```

### Building for Production

Follow Expo's build guidelines:
- [iOS Build](https://docs.expo.dev/build/setup/)
- [Android Build](https://docs.expo.dev/build/setup/)

## Environment Variables

Create a `.env` file in the `sapiense-ai-app` directory (not tracked in git):

```env
# Add your environment variables here
API_BASE_URL=http://localhost:8050
```

## API Integration

The app connects to the News API service for content delivery. Make sure the News API service is running and accessible.

## Contributing

1. Create a feature branch
2. Make your changes
3. Test on multiple platforms
4. Submit a pull request

## License

Proprietary - All rights reserved