Building Universal Apps with Expo

Description:
In today's fast-paced development landscape, the ability to create universal applications that operate seamlessly across both web and mobile platforms is essential. Leveraging the power of React Native, Expo, and Universal UI components, developers can streamline the development process by maintaining a single codebase while delivering consistent, high-quality user experiences on multiple platforms.

This approach not only optimises development resources but also allows for faster iteration and deployment, making it a crucial architectural pattern for modern app development. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of how to implement this strategy, along with practical examples and insights into how to manage the complexities of universal development.

Key Takeaways:

1. Pros and Cons of Universal Architecture – Understand the benefits and challenges of using a single codebase across platforms, including performance considerations, resource optimisation, and potential trade-offs.
2. Exploring the Universal Ecosystem – Get acquainted with the tools, libraries, and best practices that form the backbone of universal development.
3. Diving into Expo and React Native – Learn how Expo facilitates rapid development and deployment of universal apps and the role React Native plays in cross-platform compatibility.
4. Web and Native Local Development – Discover how to set up and manage local development environments for both web and native platforms.
5. Universal UI Component Libraries – Explore available libraries that help create reusable, cross-platform UI components to ensure a consistent user experience.
6. Code Organisation Patterns for Universal Apps – Learn best practices for structuring your codebase in a way that supports scalability, maintainability, and platform-specific needs.
7. Hands-on Example – Walk away with a fully functioning universal app example that you can test and explore on your own.

The meetup is also a great opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals from the industry. RSVP here and join us to share experiences, gain insights, and empower your team to navigate the complex maze of software delivery challenges skillfully.