react-native-expo

Guide React Native Expo upgrades across RN 0.76–0.82+ and SDK 52+ with migration commands and checks.

52|6|Updated Nov 24, 2025
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Skill: react-native-expo
Source: https://github.com/ovachiever/droid-tings/tree/main/skills/react-native-expo
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SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes assets (resource) and references (resource) and scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides knowledge and best practices for migrating React Native apps to the New Architecture (0.82+) and Expo SDK 52+, including Hermes, Swift iOS templates, and new web CSS features.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Migration guidance for RN 0.76-0.82+ with interop layer and New Architecture
  • Handling React 19 changes (propTypes removal, forwardRef)
  • Web CSS parity: display: contents, mixBlendMode, outline
  • Swift iOS template and Hermes engine support
  • Debugging and DevTools setup on the edge

Quick Start

Start a new RN project with Expo 52+, enable New Architecture, and follow migration steps if upgrading from older RN versions.

Frequently Asked Questions about react-native-expo

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I migrate my React Native project to the New Architecture with Expo SDK 52+?

Migrate to New Architecture by upgrading to RN 0.82+ and Expo SDK 52+, enabling the New Architecture flag in your build configuration, updating dependencies for compatibility, and following the interop layer guidance for gradual adoption across your codebase.

What React 19 changes affect React Native apps, and how do I handle propTypes and forwardRef?

React 19 removes propTypes from core React; migrate to TypeScript or prop-types package for validation. Update forwardRef usage to match React 19 syntax, and test component refs across your component tree before deploying.

Can I use new CSS properties like display: contents and mixBlendMode in React Native web?

Yes, RN 0.82+ supports new web CSS properties including display: contents, mixBlendMode, outline, and boxSizing. Check your Expo SDK 52+ platform-specific implementation for full parity and test across target browsers.

How do I set up Hermes engine and Swift iOS template for my React Native project?

Enable Hermes in your app.json or build.gradle configuration, update to the Swift iOS template in RN 0.82+, verify dependency compatibility, and rebuild your iOS and Android targets with the new engine settings.

What's the best way to debug and migrate DevTools in React Native 0.76–0.82+?

Update your DevTools configuration to match RN 0.82+ tooling, use the interop layer for debugging legacy code during migration, test error messages and logs across versions, and follow the actionable remediation steps for your specific project scenario.

Do I need to handle dependency compatibility checks when upgrading from RN 0.76 to 0.82+?

Yes, dependency compatibility is critical; run compatibility checks against all third-party packages, review breaking changes in the interop layer, and validate native module versions before upgrading to ensure stable migration across RN 0.76–0.82+.