# React Native Expo Best Practices

> [Applies to: src/**/*.*] Enforces best practices for React Native Expo development within the src directory, promoting maintainable and efficient code.

- Skill: `tryboy869/react-native-expo-best-practices` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds add tryboy869/react-native-expo-best-practices`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tryboy869/react-native-expo-best-practices/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Web & Frontend
- Author: Tryboy869 (https://skillmd.com/u/tryboy869)
- Updated: 2026-09-10
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tryboy869/react-native-expo-best-practices

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- Use functional components with hooks.
- Leverage Expo SDK features and APIs.
- Implement navigation using Expo Router.
- Manage assets with Expo's asset system for images and fonts.
- Ensure robust error handling and crash reporting.
- Utilize Expo's push notification system.
- Adopt TypeScript for type safety.
- Apply consistent styling using StyleSheet.
- Incorporate Expo's vector icons.
- Secure sensitive data with Expo's SecureStore.
- Implement proper offline support.
- Optimize performance following React Native best practices.
- Deploy updates using Expo's OTA mechanism.
- Style components using NativeWind.