How Hipcamp upgraded Expo SDK versions with Claude Code

Upgrading React Native applications is often a complex and daunting task due to the need to address unfamiliar native code, crucial libraries, and breaking changes, which can lead to errors if not thoroughly tested. At Hipcamp, the challenge of upgrading to New Architecture and Expo 54 involved handling numerous outdated libraries and dependencies, but the process was streamlined by using an AI agent named Scout. This agent efficiently managed dependency research and version resolution, significantly reducing the time required from months to weeks. The upgrade was approached in phases, starting with building the agent, auditing dependencies, manual review, and finally, quality assurance and monitoring. By leveraging AI, engineers were freed to focus on complex problem-solving and product development, demonstrating that AI agents can enhance engineering workflows by automating tedious tasks rather than replacing human engineers.

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