expo-api-routes

You can create API routes in Expo by using the Expo Router framework to define endpoints for server-side operations. This enables server-side functionality like data processing and authentication directly within your mobile app.

Yes, EAS Hosting supports managing server-side secrets, data validation, and rate limiting for your API routes. You can securely handle sensitive operations and proxy third-party APIs without exposing them to the client.

Yes, setting up API endpoints for server-side features in a mobile app requires knowledge of Expo Router. The framework provides the necessary structure to route server requests and integrate with external services.

Proxying external services through server-side API routes is the best way to integrate third-party APIs in Expo. This keeps sensitive keys secure and allows you to manage data validation and rate limiting effectively.

Server-side data processing with EAS Hosting works by executing logic within your Expo API routes. This allows you to perform secure database operations, validate incoming data, and manage external service integration before returning responses.

You should not use Expo API routes if your mobile app does not require server-side functionality or secure data handling. If your integration can be handled entirely on the client without exposing secrets, API routes are unnecessary.