What problem does it solve?
This skill bridges the knowledge gap for React Native 0.76-0.82+ and Expo SDK 52+, providing guidance on critical updates like the mandatory New Architecture, React 19 changes, and new CSS properties that are not yet in standard LLM training data.
Core Features & Use Cases
- New Architecture Migration: Navigate mandatory changes in RN 0.82+ and the interop layer in earlier versions.
- React 19 Updates: Handle breaking changes like
propTypes removal and forwardRef deprecation.
- Modern CSS: Utilize new CSS properties like
display: contents, mixBlendMode, and outline.
- Error Prevention: Avoid 12 common build and runtime issues related to architecture, tooling, and library compatibility.
- Use Case: When starting a new Expo project or migrating an existing one, this skill ensures you use the latest best practices, avoid common pitfalls, and leverage new features for a smoother development process.
Quick Start
Use the react-native-expo skill to create a new Expo app with the latest React Native versions and New Architecture enabled.