NativeScript / NativeScript/docs
Document how to access a local service through "localhost"
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enhancement
- Dominant language
- JavaScript
- Stars
- 17
- Forks
- 31
- Avg merge
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- Merged PRs (30d)
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Description
Accessing localhost depends on where the apps is running:
- iOS Simulator -> can access localhost/127.0.0.1
- Android emulator -> needs to use a special IP, often 10.2.2.0 (todo: fact-check and list common ips to try)
- iOS Device -> needs to access an address accessible on the local network like 192.168.0.x or similar
- Androud device -> same as iOS device.
Mention that cleartext traffic is blocked by default (silently), so http or ws requests will not work unless you specifically allow cleartext traffic:
Android:
<application
<!-- ... -->
android:usesCleartextTraffic="true"
<!-- ... -->
</application>
ios?
Contributor guide
First steps
- Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
- Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
Start by locating the NativeScript documentation page covering local services or networking. Verify localhost behavior and common emulator/device addresses for iOS and Android, then document the cleartext-traffic requirements, including the missing iOS guidance. Done means the page covers each listed environment with accurate addresses and setup notes.
Written by the indexing model from the issue text.
Assessment
- Tech stack
- android, ios
- Domain
- documentation, mobile-dev
- Issue type
- Documentation
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 42/100