FileFinder

FileFinder is a cross-platform file indexing and management app built using React Native and Expo. It enables users to quickly index, search, and manage files efficiently across Android, iOS, and web platforms.

Current Features

• File Indexing – Automatically scan and organize files on your device.
• Fast Search – Quickly find files using a responsive search function.
• Cross-Platform – Works on Android, iOS, and web.
• Custom Themes – Supports theme customization using React Context API.

Planned Improvements

• Enhanced Performance with C++ Integration – Integrate high-performance C++ modules for file indexing and searching using React Native’s TurboModules and the New Architecture, leveraging JavaScript Interface (JSI) for optimal speed and efficiency in the FileFinderApp.

Prerequisites

• Install Node.js (v16.x LTS or later)
• Install Expo CLI

  npm install -g expo-cli

• Install Git (if not already installed)
• Install Java 17 LTS (required for Android builds, e.g., OpenJDK 17 from AdoptOpenJDK or Azul)
• Install Android Studio with NDK (for C++ compilation)

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Peeyush-04/FileFinder.git
   cd FileFinder

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Install Expo Dev Client for native module support:

   npx expo install expo-dev-client

4. Start the app:
   • Android: npx expo run:android (requires custom development client)
   • iOS: npx expo run:ios (requires custom development client)
   • Web: expo start --web (no native modules required)

Project Structure

FileFinder/
├── assets/               # Static assets (images, icons, fonts)
├── cpp/                  # Native C++ modules for file indexing
│   ├── bridge/           # TurboModule bridge for C++ (e.g., FileSearchModule.cpp)
│   ├── fileindexer/      # File indexing logic in C++ (e.g., FileIndexer.cpp)
│   ├── CMakeLists.txt    # CMake build configuration for C++
├── src/                  # Source code
│   ├── components/       # Reusable UI components
│   ├── contexts/         # Context providers (e.g., ThemeContext)
│   ├── screens/          # App screens/pages
│   ├── utils/            # Utility functions
├── android/              # Android-specific configurations and native code
├── ios/                  # iOS-specific configurations and native code
├── app.json              # Expo configuration
├── package.json          # Project dependencies and scripts
├── tsconfig.json         # TypeScript configuration
├── metro.config.js       # Metro bundler configuration
└── README.md             # Project documentation

Releases & Changelog

Releases follow semantic versioning. Check the CHANGELOG.md for updates and new features.

To create a new release:

1. Update the version in package.json and app.json.
2. Commit the changes.
3. Tag and push the release:

   git tag -a vX.Y.Z -m "Release notes for version X.Y.Z"
   git push origin vX.Y.Z