Why I gave Expo a second chance

Yushan Fernando, a Senior Frontend Engineer at Blott Studio, revisits the Expo framework for developing a travel app after having initially opted for the React Native CLI for a fintech project due to Expo's limitations at the time. With the release of Expo SDK 50 and its new features like Prebuild, Expo Router V3, and the Expo Modules API, Fernando reevaluates Expo's capabilities and finds it significantly improved and more stable, particularly in handling advanced requirements such as integrating third-party native packages for both iOS and Android. He highlights the ease of upgrading to SDK 51, the support from Expo's development team, and the framework's enhanced ability to streamline React Native development, allowing developers to concentrate on application features and the user experience. Despite initial reservations, Fernando now encourages developers to reconsider Expo, acknowledging the inevitable challenges but appreciating the substantial support and improvements Expo offers to the developer community.

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