Expo Platform

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Expo is the modern workflow for building native apps with React Native. It combines open-source libraries (Expo SDK, Expo Router, Expo CLI), hosted infrastructure (Expo Application Services / EAS), and ops tooling so a small team can ship to iOS, Android, and web from one JavaScript/TypeScript codebase. (expo.dev)

Why I use it

Unified stack. Expo Router, Expo SDK, and metro config mean you get routing, device APIs, asset handling, and config baked in without the usual RN scaffolding headache.
EAS Build/Submit/Update. Expo Application Services let you build in the cloud, submit binaries to the App Store/Play Store, and push OTA updates using Expo Updates. Great for solo founders or teams that don’t want to babysit Xcode/Gradle.
Expo Go + Dev Clients. Instant device previews through Expo Go or custom dev clients keep the feedback loop tight during iteration.
Community + docs. Expo maintains a deep docs portal, SDK API reference, and template gallery so you can learn from proven setups.

Where it shines

MVP to production. Move from “weekend prototype” to “App Store launch” without rewriting the stack.
Multi-platform products. Ship iOS, Android, and optionally web via React Native Web using the same components.
Automation-friendly. Combine with GitHub actions or CI to trigger EAS builds, channel releases, and updates.

Getting started

Install the CLI (npx create-expo-app), pick a template, then run locally with the Expo dev server.
Connect your Expo account to EAS for cloud builds and OTA updates.
Use Expo Router for file-based navigation, or bring in your own if you prefer.
Check the Expo docs for guides on auth, deep links, push notifications, and native module escapes if you need them.
When you’re ready for the stores, use eas submit to push binaries, and expo.dev/accounts/... to manage builds, channels, and OTA history.

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