I want to start npm in commandline

i try to start npm with this code below:
C:\Users\hp\philosis>npm start
but keep getting this error message:
npm ERR missing Script: start
please how do i go about it? thanks

Am not sure,am just starting learning react native.Kindly assist me how to go about it. Thanks

ok, thanks a lot .I will do the needful.

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