tomevault-io Expo Deployment
Overview
Deploy Expo applications to production environments, including app stores and over-the-air updates.
When to Use This Skill
Use this skill when you need to deploy Expo apps to production.
Use this skill when:
- Deploying Expo apps to production
- Publishing to app stores (iOS App Store, Google Play)
- Setting up over-the-air (OTA) updates
- Configuring production build settings
- Managing release channels and versions
Instructions
This skill provides guidance for deploying Expo apps:
- Build Configuration: Set up production build settings
- App Store Submission: Prepare and submit to app stores
- OTA Updates: Configure over-the-air update channels
- Release Management: Manage versions and release channels
- Production Optimization: Optimize apps for production
Deployment Workflow
Pre-Deployment
- Ensure all tests pass
- Update version numbers
- Configure production environment variables
- Review and optimize app bundle size
- Test production builds locally
App Store Deployment
- Build production binaries (iOS/Android)
- Configure app store metadata
- Submit to App Store Connect / Google Play Console
- Manage app store listings and screenshots
- Handle app review process
OTA Updates
- Configure update channels (production, staging, etc.)
- Build and publish updates
- Manage rollout strategies
- Monitor update adoption
- Handle rollbacks if needed
Best Practices
- Use EAS Build for reliable production builds
- Test production builds before submission
- Implement proper error tracking and analytics
- Use release channels for staged rollouts
- Keep app store metadata up to date
- Monitor app performance in production
Resources
For more information, see the source repository.
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