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Why local projects

We built Nowa in a way that lets you choose between cloud projects and local projects.

Both let you build your amazing apps, but they work a little differently.

  • Cloud projects: Everything is online. You can use Cloud Build to build for Android, iOS, or Web without setup.
  • Local projects: Everything is on your computer. You build manually, but gain more control and flexibility.

Testing your app​

  • Local projects: Run on real devices or simulators, and use Hot Reload to reload changes instantly.
  • Cloud projects: You’ll need to download the code or rebuild in the cloud each time you make changes.
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Why pick local?​

  • Use your tools: Keep VS Code, simulators, and Git in your workflow.
  • Work in both places: Edit in your IDE and design in Nowa—changes stay in sync.