Expo

How to Build a Mobile App with Expo

Create a cross-platform mobile app for iOS and Android using Expo and React Native

Intermediate
8-20 hours

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have the following ready.

Expo account
Basic React knowledge
App concept defined

What You Will Build

A native mobile app with navigation, data storage, and push notifications

Key Features

Cross-platform
Native performance
Hot reloading
Push notifications
App store ready

Step-by-Step Tutorial

Follow these steps to build your with Expo.

1

Set up your project

Create a new Expo project and configure your environment

2

Build your screens

Create the main views of your application

3

Add navigation

Implement screen navigation and tab bars

4

Connect data

Integrate with APIs or local storage

5

Test and build

Test on devices and create app store builds

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Ignoring platform differences
Poor offline handling
Slow navigation transitions

Next Steps

Once you have completed this tutorial, consider these enhancements.

Add analytics
Implement deep linking
Set up CI/CD

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