Building cross-platform apps with Expo instead of React Native

The tutorial provides a comprehensive guide on building a cross-platform app using Expo, which simplifies app development for iOS, Android, and the web by leveraging React Native's capabilities. Expo, a superset of React Native, offers a standardized platform that automates many decisions and streamlines the development process, allowing developers to utilize tools like Expo Snack for browser-based native app development. The guide details the installation process, which requires Node.js, Git, and Watchman, and recommends using a managed workflow to leverage Expo's infrastructure. It further explains how to create a simple to-do list app, manage tasks using custom hooks, and employ styled-components for styling, showcasing the flexibility of Expo and React Native in developing robust, native-like applications. Additionally, the tutorial highlights the use of LogRocket for monitoring and troubleshooting React Native apps, emphasizing its ability to enhance user experience and app performance through proactive issue identification and analytics.