Expo

Expo is an open-source framework and platform that provides a set of tools and services built around React Native, simplifying the development, building, and deployment of cross-platform mobile applications. It abstracts away complex native module setup and build processes, offering a cohesive…

Key facts

First appeared: 2016
Category: technology
Problem solved: Expo was created to solve the significant complexity and boilerplate involved in setting up, developing, and deploying React Native applications. It particularly addressed the pain points of managing native project files (Xcode, Android Studio), manually linking native modules, and resolving platform-specific build issues, making mobile development accessible to web developers.
Platforms: iOS, Android, Web

Related technologies

Node.js
React Native
Firebase
TypeScript
Redux
React
AWS Amplify
React Navigation
JavaScript

Notable users

Startups
Indie Developers
Small to Medium-sized Businesses (SMBs)
Educational Institutions