upgrading-expo

# Upgrading Expo ## Overview Upgrade Expo SDK versions safely, handling breaking changes, dependencies, and configuration updates. ## When to Use This Skill Use this skill when you need to upgrade Expo SDK versions. Use this skill when: - Upgrading to a new Expo SDK version - Handling breaking changes between SDK versions - Updating dependencies for compatibility - Migrating deprecated APIs to new versions - Preparing apps for new Expo features ## Instructions This skill guides you through upgrading Expo SDK versions: 1. **Pre-Upgrade Planning**: Review release notes and breaking changes 2. **Dependency Updates**: Update packages for SDK compatibility 3. **Configuration Migration**: Update app.json and configuration files 4. **Code Updates**: Migrate deprecated APIs to new versions 5. **Testing**: Verify app functionality after upgrade ## Upgrade Process ### 1. Pre-Upgrade Checklist - Review Expo SDK release notes - Identify breaking changes affecting your app - Check compatibility of third-party packages - Backup current project state - Create a feature branch for the upgrade ### 2. Update Expo SDK ```bash # Update Expo CLI npm install -g expo-cli@latest # Upgrade Expo SDK npx expo install expo@latest # Update all Expo packages npx expo install --fix ``` ### 3. Handle Breaking Changes - Review migration guides for breaking changes - Update deprecated API calls - Modify configuration files as needed - Update native dependencies if required - Test affected fea...