10 Expo Router Tips Every React Native Dev Should Know


Hey Reader 🎉

You might think you know Expo Router…

But even after building dozens of apps with it, I still pick up new tricks regularly.

This week I wrapped up 10 essential tips that will help you navigate deep linking, layouts, API routes, and other real-world stuff you actually deal with when building mobile apps. Whether you’re just getting started or already shipping apps - I’m sure there’s at least one you didn’t know 👀

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✨ 10 Tips You NEED For Expo Router in 2026!

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💫 Nebula Notes

  1. Fix Bugs with Expo MCP (Tweet)
    The next update to Expo MCP looks wild - imagine resolving TestFlight crashes or responding to user feedback with a single AI command.
  2. React Native Skill from Vercel (Skill)
    First it was React, now Vercel released a React Native AI skill with battle-tested best practices you can plug into your coding workflow.
  3. 5 tips to increase mobile app downloads and retention (Article)
    This article shares 5 concrete things you can do to grow your mobile app’s downloads and retention this year.
  4. $1000 Revenue with Cozy Farming Game (Short)
    My cozy farming game crossed $1K in 28 days. No big launch. Just gameplay, updates, and your support - thank you!

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