How to Handle Session Expiry in a React Native App with Clerk

Clerk's session management in Expo apps addresses challenges mobile apps face, such as session expiry due to user inactivity or network issues, by using a two-token architecture that separates identity from authorization. This architecture comprises a long-lived client token and a short-lived session token, refreshed automatically to minimize user disruption. Clerk's React Native integration ensures seamless token management, even during app state transitions like backgrounding, employing tools like Expo's AppState API and expo-secure-store for secure token storage. Clerk's SDK also supports native OAuth for reduced session friction, while experimental features like resourceCache offer offline resilience. Developers can configure session lifetimes and inactivity timeouts based on app security needs, with practical coding patterns provided for handling session expiry gracefully, ensuring a smooth user experience.