Going Universal: From a brownfield React Native and Next.js stack to one Expo app

A small development team transformed their Expo app and Next.js web app into a universal application without a major rewrite, by gradually merging components and features into a single codebase. Starting with a monorepo setup using Turborepo, they shared a single button component across platforms, which set the stage for further integration. Utilizing shared React Native components adapted with react-native-web, and platform-specific hooks, they ensured that new features were developed once and operated on both mobile and web platforms. The migration involved moving to a file-based routing system with Expo Router and adopting shared packages for features like a universal payment interface. The process was characterized by incremental steps taken during regular development cycles, allowing the team to maintain product delivery while enhancing feature parity and reducing code duplication. This approach not only streamlined their workflow but also improved consistency and bug management across platforms, demonstrating the potential of universal app development to improve efficiency for small teams.

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