diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
index a0a224e..f31da9b 100644
--- a/.gitignore
+++ b/.gitignore
@@ -90,6 +90,104 @@ google-services.json
 *.sqlite
 *.sqlite3
 
+# ---------------------------
+# Misc
+# ---------------------------
+*.orig.*
+app-example
+
+# ---------------------------
+# Node / Expo / React Native
+# ---------------------------
+node_modules/
+.expo/
+dist/
+web-build/
+expo-env.d.ts
+.metro-health-check*
+*.tsbuildinfo
+
+# Local env files
+.env*.local
+.env
+
+# Logs
+*.log
+npm-debug.*
+yarn-debug.*
+yarn-error.*
+
+# macOS
+.DS_Store
+
+# ---------------------------
+# Android / React Native native
+# Keep /android and /ios ONLY if you commit native code
+# Remove these two lines if you want generated native folders ignored
+# ---------------------------
+.gradle/
+build/
+local.properties
+captures/
+.externalNativeBuild/
+.cxx/
+*.aab
+*.apk
+output-metadata.json
+*.hprof
+.kotlin/
+
+# ---------------------------
+# IntelliJ / Android Studio / VS Code
+# ---------------------------
+*.iml
+.idea/
+.vscode/
+misc.xml
+deploymentTargetDropDown.xml
+render.experimental.xml
+
+# ---------------------------
+# Secrets / signing / platform keys
+# ---------------------------
+*.jks
+*.keystore
+*.p8
+*.p12
+*.key
+*.pem
+*.mobileprovision
+google-services.json
+
+# ---------------------------
+# iOS / Android generated native folders
+# Ignore these only for Expo managed/prebuild workflow
+# Comment them out if you keep native code in repo
+# ---------------------------
+/android
+/ios
+
+# ---------------------------
+# .NET / ASP.NET Core Web API
+# ---------------------------
+**/bin/
+**/obj/
+**/.vs/
+*.user
+*.rsuser
+*.suo
+
+# App settings / local secrets
+**/appsettings.Development.json
+**/secrets.json
+
+# EF Core / local DB artifacts
+*.db
+*.db-shm
+*.db-wal
+*.sqlite
+*.sqlite3
+
 # ---------------------------
 # Misc
 # ---------------------------
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 48dd63f..e8672d9 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -1,50 +1,30 @@
-# Welcome to your Expo app 👋
+# Study Sprint – React Native (Expo)
 
-This is an [Expo](https://expo.dev) project created with [`create-expo-app`](https://www.npmjs.com/package/create-expo-app).
+## How to run the source code
 
-## Get started
+This explains how to run the app with Expo.
 
-1. Install dependencies
+## Requirements
 
-   ```bash
-   npm install
-   ```
+- Node.js
+- npm
+- Expo CLI
+- Android Studio with an emulator OR Expo Go on a phone
 
-2. Start the app
-
-   ```bash
-   npx expo start
-   ```
-
-In the output, you'll find options to open the app in a
-
-- [development build](https://docs.expo.dev/develop/development-builds/introduction/)
-- [Android emulator](https://docs.expo.dev/workflow/android-studio-emulator/)
-- [iOS simulator](https://docs.expo.dev/workflow/ios-simulator/)
-- [Expo Go](https://expo.dev/go), a limited sandbox for trying out app development with Expo
-
-You can start developing by editing the files inside the **app** directory. This project uses [file-based routing](https://docs.expo.dev/router/introduction).
-
-## Get a fresh project
-
-When you're ready, run:
+## Install dependencies
 
 ```bash
-npm run reset-project
+npm install
 ```
 
-This command will move the starter code to the **app-example** directory and create a blank **app** directory where you can start developing.
+## Run the app
 
-## Learn more
+```bash
+npm run start
+```
 
-To learn more about developing your project with Expo, look at the following resources:
+After starting expo, you can:
+- scan the QR code with Expo Go on your phone, or
+- press a in the terminal to open the app in the Android emulator
 
-- [Expo documentation](https://docs.expo.dev/): Learn fundamentals, or go into advanced topics with our [guides](https://docs.expo.dev/guides).
-- [Learn Expo tutorial](https://docs.expo.dev/tutorial/introduction/): Follow a step-by-step tutorial where you'll create a project that runs on Android, iOS, and the web.
-
-## Join the community
-
-Join our community of developers creating universal apps.
-
-- [Expo on GitHub](https://github.com/expo/expo): View our open source platform and contribute.
-- [Discord community](https://chat.expo.dev): Chat with Expo users and ask questions.
+If you use the Android emulator, make sure it is already running before starting the app.