The next generation of Expo APIs: MediaLibrary and Contacts
Blog post from Expo
Expo's SDK 55 introduces significant updates to its MediaLibrary and Contacts APIs, transforming how developers interact with native data by utilizing Shared Objects and Shared Refs for deeper module integration without unnecessary coupling. The MediaLibrary@Next API now uses Album and Asset classes as proxies for native data, allowing more intuitive management of assets with granular getters for specific metadata access and a new Query class for sophisticated media filtering. The Contacts@Next API simplifies contact management by enabling updates and queries with granular getters and the patch() method for partial modifications, reducing the complexity of handling large JavaScript objects. These enhancements aim to streamline workflows, improve performance, and offer a more user-friendly experience for developers managing media and contacts, with the promise of similar updates to other libraries in future SDK releases.
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