upgrading-expo

Upgrades Expo SDK versions and fixes dependency issues for React Native projects.

2|Updated Aug 26, 2023
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/VaggelisKa/subscriptions-manager --skill upgrading-expo-vaggeliska
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Skill: upgrading-expo
Source: https://github.com/VaggelisKa/subscriptions-manager/tree/main/.agents/skills/upgrading-expo
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/VaggelisKa/subscriptions-manager --skill upgrading-expo-vaggeliska

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Upgrading Expo SDK versions and fixing dependency issues can be error-prone and time-consuming without a clear, tested process. This Skill provides a step-by-step framework to assess, upgrade, and stabilize Expo projects across SDK versions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Provides a structured upgrade checklist covering version assessment, breaking-change checks, and dependency migrations for Expo projects.
  • Includes prebuild guidance, cache and environment cleanup steps, and validation diagnostics to ensure smooth upgrades.
  • Use Case: You maintain a React Native app built with Expo and need to upgrade from SDK 53 to 54 with minimal downtime and known migration steps.

Quick Start

Run the diagnostics to determine the target SDK version and follow the upgrade checklist to safely upgrade Expo and dependencies.

Frequently Asked Questions about upgrading-expo

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

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How do I upgrade my Expo SDK version safely?

To safely upgrade Expo SDK versions, follow a structured checklist covering version assessment, breaking-change checks, and dependency migrations to minimize errors and downtime.

What is the best way to fix dependency issues after an Expo migration?

Fixing dependency issues after an Expo migration requires applying prescribed steps for deprecated package handling and running validation diagnostics to ensure all packages align with the new SDK.

Do I need to adjust prebuild configurations when upgrading React Native Expo?

Yes, upgrading React Native Expo requires prebuild adjustments to align native configurations with the new SDK version, ensuring smooth transitions across major, minor, or patch upgrades.

Can I use this upgrade process for minor and patch Expo SDK updates?

Yes, this upgrade process applies to React Native projects using Expo across major, minor, and patch upgrades, including breaking-change checks and deprecated package handling.

Why does my Expo project break after an SDK upgrade?

Expo projects break after an SDK upgrade due to unresolved breaking changes, deprecated packages, or cached environments, requiring cache cleanup and validation diagnostics to stabilize.