React Native Radio RNR 315 - What to do without App Center
Nov 25, 2024
Quinlan Jung, a software engineer at Expo who leads the EAS Update initiative, dives into key innovations replacing App Center. He discusses how Expo simplifies app building and delivery, particularly with over-the-air updates. The conversation covers transitioning from CodePush, creative A/B testing strategies, and essential tools for crash reporting and analytics. Quinlan also highlights how user feedback drives feature enhancements, making development more efficient and community-focused, all while sharing his passion for gardening and Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
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Expo's Early Days
- Quinlan Jung started at Expo in 2017 when they worked in a small house in Palo Alto.
- Early EAS Build ran in the back room, and using the kettle would trip the circuit and crash the build service.
App Center Shutdown
- Microsoft App Center is shutting down, impacting React Native developers who used its build, test, distribute, diagnostics, and analytics features.
- Expo's EAS is presented as a potential replacement for these services.
Build Analysis with Expo Fingerprint
- Analyze builds with Expo fingerprint to determine if a full test suite is necessary.
- This helps avoid unnecessary testing for minor changes like readme updates.