Expo Deployment

1---
2name: expo-deployment
3description: "Deploy Expo apps to production"
4source: "https://github.com/expo/skills/tree/main/plugins/expo-deployment"
5risk: safe
6---
7 
8# Expo Deployment
9 
10## Overview
11 
12Deploy Expo applications to production environments, including app stores and over-the-air updates.
13 
14## When to Use This Skill
15 
16Use this skill when you need to deploy Expo apps to production.
17 
18Use this skill when:
19- Deploying Expo apps to production
20- Publishing to app stores (iOS App Store, Google Play)
21- Setting up over-the-air (OTA) updates
22- Configuring production build settings
23- Managing release channels and versions
24 
25## Instructions
26 
27This skill provides guidance for deploying Expo apps:
28 
291. **Build Configuration**: Set up production build settings
302. **App Store Submission**: Prepare and submit to app stores
313. **OTA Updates**: Configure over-the-air update channels
324. **Release Management**: Manage versions and release channels
335. **Production Optimization**: Optimize apps for production
34 
35## Deployment Workflow
36 
37### Pre-Deployment
38 
391. Ensure all tests pass
402. Update version numbers
413. Configure production environment variables
424. Review and optimize app bundle size
435. Test production builds locally
44 
45### App Store Deployment
46 
471. Build production binaries (iOS/Android)
482. Configure app store metadata
493. Submit to App Store Connect / Google Play Console
504. Manage app store listings and screenshots
515. Handle app review process
52 
53### OTA Updates
54 
551. Configure update channels (production, staging, etc.)
562. Build and publish updates
573. Manage rollout strategies
584. Monitor update adoption
595. Handle rollbacks if needed
60 
61## Best Practices
62 
63- Use EAS Build for reliable production builds
64- Test production builds before submission
65- Implement proper error tracking and analytics
66- Use release channels for staged rollouts
67- Keep app store metadata up to date
68- Monitor app performance in production
69 
70## Resources
71 
72For more information, see the [source repository](https://github.com/expo/skills/tree/main/plugins/expo-deployment).
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