upgrading-expo/.skillshare-meta.json

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+{
+  "source": "github.com/expo/skills/tree/main/plugins/upgrading-expo/skills/upgrading-expo",
+  "type": "github-subdir",
+  "installed_at": "2026-01-30T02:26:59.210399976Z",
+  "repo_url": "https://github.com/expo/skills.git",
+  "subdir": "plugins/upgrading-expo/skills/upgrading-expo",
+  "version": "b631a60"
+}

upgrading-expo/SKILL.md

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+---
+name: upgrading-expo
+description: Guidelines for upgrading Expo SDK versions and fixing dependency issues
+version: 1.0.0
+license: MIT
+---
+
+## References
+
+- ./references/new-architecture.md -- SDK +53: New Architecture migration guide
+- ./references/react-19.md -- SDK +54: React 19 changes (useContext → use, Context.Provider → Context, forwardRef removal)
+- ./references/react-compiler.md -- SDK +54: React Compiler setup and migration guide
+- ./references/native-tabs.md -- SDK +55: Native tabs changes (Icon/Label/Badge now accessed via NativeTabs.Trigger.\*)
+- ./references/expo-av-to-audio.md -- Migrate audio playback and recording from expo-av to expo-audio
+- ./references/expo-av-to-video.md -- Migrate video playback from expo-av to expo-video
+
+## Beta/Preview Releases
+
+Beta versions use `.preview` suffix (e.g., `55.0.0-preview.2`), published under `@next` tag.
+
+Check if latest is beta: https://exp.host/--/api/v2/versions (look for `-preview` in `expoVersion`)
+
+```bash
+npx expo install expo@next --fix  # install beta
+```
+
+## Step-by-Step Upgrade Process
+
+1. Upgrade Expo and dependencies
+
+```bash
+npx expo install expo@latest
+npx expo install --fix
+```
+
+2. Run diagnostics: `npx expo-doctor`
+
+3. Clear caches and reinstall
+
+```bash
+npx expo export -p ios --clear
+rm -rf node_modules .expo
+watchman watch-del-all
+```
+
+## Breaking Changes Checklist
+
+- Check for removed APIs in release notes
+- Update import paths for moved modules
+- Review native module changes requiring prebuild
+- Test all camera, audio, and video features
+- Verify navigation still works correctly
+
+## Prebuild for Native Changes
+
+If upgrading requires native changes:
+
+```bash
+npx expo prebuild --clean
+```
+
+This regenerates the `ios` and `android` directories. Ensure the project is not a bare workflow app before running this command.
+
+## Clear caches for bare workflow
+
+- Clear the cocoapods cache for iOS: `cd ios && pod install --repo-update`
+- Clear derived data for Xcode: `npx expo run:ios --no-build-cache`
+- Clear the Gradle cache for Android: `cd android && ./gradlew clean`
+
+## Housekeeping
+
+- Review release notes for the target SDK version at https://expo.dev/changelog
+- If using Expo SDK 54 or later, ensure react-native-worklets is installed — this is required for react-native-reanimated to work.
+- Enable React Compiler in SDK 54+ by adding `"experiments": { "reactCompiler": true }` to app.json — it's stable and recommended
+- Delete sdkVersion from `app.json` to let Expo manage it automatically
+- Remove implicit packages from `package.json`: `@babel/core`, `babel-preset-expo`, `expo-constants`.
+- If the babel.config.js only contains 'babel-preset-expo', delete the file
+- If the metro.config.js only contains expo defaults, delete the file
+
+## Deprecated Packages
+
+| Old Package          | Replacement                                          |
+| -------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------- |
+| `expo-av`            | `expo-audio` and `expo-video`                        |
+| `expo-permissions`   | Individual package permission APIs                   |
+| `@expo/vector-icons` | `expo-symbols` (for SF Symbols)                      |
+| `AsyncStorage`       | `expo-sqlite/localStorage/install`                   |
+| `expo-app-loading`   | `expo-splash-screen`                                 |
+| expo-linear-gradient | experimental_backgroundImage + CSS gradients in View |
+
+When migrating deprecated packages, update all code usage before removing the old package. For expo-av, consult the migration references to convert Audio.Sound to useAudioPlayer, Audio.Recording to useAudioRecorder, and Video components to VideoView with useVideoPlayer.
+
+## expo.install.exclude
+
+Check if package.json has excluded packages:
+
+```json
+{
+  "expo": { "install": { "exclude": ["react-native-reanimated"] } }
+}
+```
+
+Exclusions are often workarounds that may no longer be needed after upgrading. Review each one.
+## Removing patches
+
+Check if there are any outdated patches in the `patches/` directory. Remove them if they are no longer needed.
+
+## Postcss
+
+- `autoprefixer` isn't needed in SDK +53. Remove it from dependencies and check `postcss.config.js` or `postcss.config.mjs` to remove it from the plugins list.
+- Use `postcss.config.mjs` in SDK +53.
+
+## Metro
+
+Remove redundant metro config options:
+
+- resolver.unstable_enablePackageExports is enabled by default in SDK +53.
+- `experimentalImportSupport` is enabled by default in SDK +54.
+- `EXPO_USE_FAST_RESOLVER=1` is removed in SDK +54.
+- cjs and mjs extensions are supported by default in SDK +50.
+- Expo webpack is deprecated, migrate to [Expo Router and Metro web](https://docs.expo.dev/router/migrate/from-expo-webpack/).
+
+## New Architecture
+
+The new architecture is enabled by default, the app.json field `"newArchEnabled": true` is no longer needed as it's the default. Expo Go only supports the new architecture as of SDK +53.

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+# Migrating from expo-av to expo-audio
+
+## Imports
+
+```tsx
+// Before
+import { Audio } from 'expo-av';
+
+// After
+import { useAudioPlayer, useAudioRecorder, RecordingPresets, AudioModule, setAudioModeAsync } from 'expo-audio';
+```
+
+## Audio Playback
+
+### Before (expo-av)
+
+```tsx
+const [sound, setSound] = useState<Audio.Sound>();
+
+async function playSound() {
+  const { sound } = await Audio.Sound.createAsync(require('./audio.mp3'));
+  setSound(sound);
+  await sound.playAsync();
+}
+
+useEffect(() => {
+  return sound ? () => { sound.unloadAsync(); } : undefined;
+}, [sound]);
+```
+
+### After (expo-audio)
+
+```tsx
+const player = useAudioPlayer(require('./audio.mp3'));
+
+// Play
+player.play();
+```
+
+## Audio Recording
+
+### Before (expo-av)
+
+```tsx
+const [recording, setRecording] = useState<Audio.Recording>();
+
+async function startRecording() {
+  await Audio.requestPermissionsAsync();
+  await Audio.setAudioModeAsync({ allowsRecordingIOS: true, playsInSilentModeIOS: true });
+  const { recording } = await Audio.Recording.createAsync(Audio.RecordingOptionsPresets.HIGH_QUALITY);
+  setRecording(recording);
+}
+
+async function stopRecording() {
+  await recording?.stopAndUnloadAsync();
+  const uri = recording?.getURI();
+}
+```
+
+### After (expo-audio)
+
+```tsx
+const recorder = useAudioRecorder(RecordingPresets.HIGH_QUALITY);
+
+async function startRecording() {
+  await AudioModule.requestRecordingPermissionsAsync();
+  await recorder.prepareToRecordAsync();
+  recorder.record();
+}
+
+async function stopRecording() {
+  await recorder.stop();
+  const uri = recorder.uri;
+}
+```
+
+## Audio Mode
+
+### Before (expo-av)
+
+```tsx
+await Audio.setAudioModeAsync({
+  allowsRecordingIOS: true,
+  playsInSilentModeIOS: true,
+  staysActiveInBackground: true,
+  interruptionModeIOS: InterruptionModeIOS.DoNotMix,
+});
+```
+
+### After (expo-audio)
+
+```tsx
+await setAudioModeAsync({
+  playsInSilentMode: true,
+  shouldPlayInBackground: true,
+  interruptionMode: 'doNotMix',
+});
+```
+
+## API Mapping
+
+| expo-av | expo-audio |
+|---------|------------|
+| `Audio.Sound.createAsync()` | `useAudioPlayer(source)` |
+| `sound.playAsync()` | `player.play()` |
+| `sound.pauseAsync()` | `player.pause()` |
+| `sound.setPositionAsync(ms)` | `player.seekTo(seconds)` |
+| `sound.setVolumeAsync(vol)` | `player.volume = vol` |
+| `sound.setRateAsync(rate)` | `player.playbackRate = rate` |
+| `sound.setIsLoopingAsync(loop)` | `player.loop = loop` |
+| `sound.unloadAsync()` | Automatic via hook |
+| `playbackStatus.positionMillis` | `player.currentTime` (seconds) |
+| `playbackStatus.durationMillis` | `player.duration` (seconds) |
+| `playbackStatus.isPlaying` | `player.playing` |
+| `Audio.Recording.createAsync()` | `useAudioRecorder(preset)` |
+| `Audio.RecordingOptionsPresets.*` | `RecordingPresets.*` |
+| `recording.stopAndUnloadAsync()` | `recorder.stop()` |
+| `recording.getURI()` | `recorder.uri` |
+| `Audio.requestPermissionsAsync()` | `AudioModule.requestRecordingPermissionsAsync()` |
+
+## Key Differences
+
+- **No auto-reset on finish**: After `play()` completes, the player stays paused at the end. To replay, call `player.seekTo(0)` then `play()`
+- **Time in seconds**: expo-audio uses seconds, not milliseconds (matching web standards)
+- **Immediate loading**: Audio loads immediately when the hook mounts—no explicit preloading needed
+- **Automatic cleanup**: No need to call `unloadAsync()`, hooks handle resource cleanup on unmount
+- **Multiple players**: Create multiple `useAudioPlayer` instances and store them—all load immediately
+- **Direct property access**: Set volume, rate, loop directly on the player object (`player.volume = 0.5`)
+
+## API Reference
+
+https://docs.expo.dev/versions/latest/sdk/audio/

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+# Migrating from expo-av to expo-video
+
+## Imports
+
+```tsx
+// Before
+import { Video, ResizeMode } from 'expo-av';
+
+// After
+import { useVideoPlayer, VideoView, VideoSource } from 'expo-video';
+import { useEvent, useEventListener } from 'expo';
+```
+
+## Video Playback
+
+### Before (expo-av)
+
+```tsx
+const videoRef = useRef<Video>(null);
+const [status, setStatus] = useState({});
+
+<Video
+  ref={videoRef}
+  source={{ uri: 'https://example.com/video.mp4' }}
+  style={{ width: 350, height: 200 }}
+  resizeMode={ResizeMode.CONTAIN}
+  isLooping
+  onPlaybackStatusUpdate={setStatus}
+/>
+
+// Control
+videoRef.current?.playAsync();
+videoRef.current?.pauseAsync();
+```
+
+### After (expo-video)
+
+```tsx
+const player = useVideoPlayer('https://example.com/video.mp4', player => {
+  player.loop = true;
+});
+
+const { isPlaying } = useEvent(player, 'playingChange', { isPlaying: player.playing });
+
+<VideoView
+  player={player}
+  style={{ width: 350, height: 200 }}
+  contentFit="contain"
+/>
+
+// Control
+player.play();
+player.pause();
+```
+
+## Status Updates
+
+### Before (expo-av)
+
+```tsx
+<Video
+  onPlaybackStatusUpdate={status => {
+    if (status.isLoaded) {
+      console.log(status.positionMillis, status.durationMillis, status.isPlaying);
+      if (status.didJustFinish) console.log('finished');
+    }
+  }}
+/>
+```
+
+### After (expo-video)
+
+```tsx
+// Reactive state
+const { isPlaying } = useEvent(player, 'playingChange', { isPlaying: player.playing });
+
+// Side effects
+useEventListener(player, 'playToEnd', () => console.log('finished'));
+
+// Direct access
+console.log(player.currentTime, player.duration, player.playing);
+```
+
+## Local Files
+
+### Before (expo-av)
+
+```tsx
+<Video source={require('./video.mp4')} />
+```
+
+### After (expo-video)
+
+```tsx
+const player = useVideoPlayer({ assetId: require('./video.mp4') });
+```
+
+## Fullscreen and PiP
+
+```tsx
+<VideoView
+  player={player}
+  allowsFullscreen
+  allowsPictureInPicture
+  onFullscreenEnter={() => {}}
+  onFullscreenExit={() => {}}
+/>
+```
+
+For PiP and background playback, add to app.json:
+
+```json
+{
+  "expo": {
+    "plugins": [
+      ["expo-video", { "supportsBackgroundPlayback": true, "supportsPictureInPicture": true }]
+    ]
+  }
+}
+```
+
+## API Mapping
+
+| expo-av | expo-video |
+|---------|------------|
+| `<Video>` | `<VideoView>` |
+| `ref={videoRef}` | `player={useVideoPlayer()}` |
+| `source={{ uri }}` | Pass to `useVideoPlayer(uri)` |
+| `resizeMode={ResizeMode.CONTAIN}` | `contentFit="contain"` |
+| `isLooping` | `player.loop = true` |
+| `shouldPlay` | `player.play()` in setup |
+| `isMuted` | `player.muted = true` |
+| `useNativeControls` | `nativeControls={true}` |
+| `onPlaybackStatusUpdate` | `useEvent` / `useEventListener` |
+| `videoRef.current.playAsync()` | `player.play()` |
+| `videoRef.current.pauseAsync()` | `player.pause()` |
+| `videoRef.current.replayAsync()` | `player.replay()` |
+| `videoRef.current.setPositionAsync(ms)` | `player.currentTime = seconds` |
+| `status.positionMillis` | `player.currentTime` (seconds) |
+| `status.durationMillis` | `player.duration` (seconds) |
+| `status.didJustFinish` | `useEventListener(player, 'playToEnd')` |
+
+## Key Differences
+
+- **Separate player and view**: Player logic decoupled from the view—one player can be used across multiple views
+- **Time in seconds**: Uses seconds, not milliseconds
+- **Event system**: Uses `useEvent`/`useEventListener` from `expo` instead of callback props
+- **Video preloading**: Create a player without mounting a VideoView to preload for faster transitions
+- **Built-in caching**: Set `useCaching: true` in VideoSource for persistent offline caching
+
+## Known Issues
+
+- **Uninstall expo-av first**: On Android, having both expo-av and expo-video installed can cause VideoView to show a black screen. Uninstall expo-av before installing expo-video
+- **Android: Reusing players**: Mounting the same player in multiple VideoViews simultaneously can cause black screens on Android (works on iOS)
+- **Android: currentTime in setup**: Setting `player.currentTime` in the `useVideoPlayer` setup callback may not work on Android—set it after mount instead
+- **Changing source**: Use `player.replace(newSource)` to change videos without recreating the player
+
+## API Reference
+
+https://docs.expo.dev/versions/latest/sdk/video/

upgrading-expo/references/native-tabs.md

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+# Native Tabs Migration (SDK 55)
+
+In SDK 55, `Label`, `Icon`, `Badge`, and `VectorIcon` are now accessed as static properties on `NativeTabs.Trigger` rather than separate imports.
+
+## Import Changes
+
+```tsx
+// SDK 53/54
+import {
+  NativeTabs,
+  Icon,
+  Label,
+  Badge,
+  VectorIcon,
+} from "expo-router/unstable-native-tabs";
+
+// SDK 55+
+import { NativeTabs } from "expo-router/unstable-native-tabs";
+```
+
+## Component Changes
+
+| SDK 53/54        | SDK 55+                             |
+| ---------------- | ----------------------------------- |
+| `<Icon />`       | `<NativeTabs.Trigger.Icon />`       |
+| `<Label />`      | `<NativeTabs.Trigger.Label />`      |
+| `<Badge />`      | `<NativeTabs.Trigger.Badge />`      |
+| `<VectorIcon />` | `<NativeTabs.Trigger.VectorIcon />` |
+| (n/a)            | `<NativeTabs.BottomAccessory />`    |
+
+## New in SDK 55
+
+### BottomAccessory
+
+New component for Apple Music-style mini players on iOS +26 that float above the tab bar:
+
+```tsx
+<NativeTabs>
+  <NativeTabs.BottomAccessory>
+    {/* Content above tabs */}
+  </NativeTabs.BottomAccessory>
+  <NativeTabs.Trigger name="(index)">
+    <NativeTabs.Trigger.Label>Home</NativeTabs.Trigger.Label>
+  </NativeTabs.Trigger>
+</NativeTabs>
+```
+
+On Android and web, this component will render as a no-op. Position a view absolutely above the tab bar instead.
+
+### Icon `md` Prop
+
+New `md` prop for Material icon glyphs on Android (alongside existing `drawable`):
+
+```tsx
+<NativeTabs.Trigger.Icon sf="house" md="(index)" />
+```
+
+## Full Migration Example
+
+### Before (SDK 53/54)
+
+```tsx
+import {
+  NativeTabs,
+  Icon,
+  Label,
+  Badge,
+} from "expo-router/unstable-native-tabs";
+
+export default function TabLayout() {
+  return (
+    <NativeTabs minimizeBehavior="onScrollDown">
+      <NativeTabs.Trigger name="(index)">
+        <Label>Home</Label>
+        <Icon sf="house.fill" />
+        <Badge>3</Badge>
+      </NativeTabs.Trigger>
+      <NativeTabs.Trigger name="(settings)">
+        <Label>Settings</Label>
+        <Icon sf="gear" />
+      </NativeTabs.Trigger>
+      <NativeTabs.Trigger name="(search)" role="search">
+        <Label>Search</Label>
+      </NativeTabs.Trigger>
+    </NativeTabs>
+  );
+}
+```
+
+### After (SDK 55+)
+
+```tsx
+import { NativeTabs } from "expo-router/unstable-native-tabs";
+
+export default function TabLayout() {
+  return (
+    <NativeTabs minimizeBehavior="onScrollDown">
+      <NativeTabs.Trigger name="(index)">
+        <NativeTabs.Trigger.Label>Home</NativeTabs.Trigger.Label>
+        <NativeTabs.Trigger.Icon sf="house.fill" />
+        <NativeTabs.Trigger.Badge>3</NativeTabs.Trigger.Badge>
+      </NativeTabs.Trigger>
+      <NativeTabs.Trigger name="(settings)">
+        <NativeTabs.Trigger.Label>Settings</NativeTabs.Trigger.Label>
+        <NativeTabs.Trigger.Icon sf="gear" />
+      </NativeTabs.Trigger>
+      <NativeTabs.Trigger name="(search)" role="search">
+        <NativeTabs.Trigger.Label>Search</NativeTabs.Trigger.Label>
+      </NativeTabs.Trigger>
+    </NativeTabs>
+  );
+}
+```
+
+## Migration Checklist
+
+1. Remove `Icon`, `Label`, `Badge`, `VectorIcon` from imports
+2. Keep only `NativeTabs` import from `expo-router/unstable-native-tabs`
+3. Replace `<Icon />` with `<NativeTabs.Trigger.Icon />`
+4. Replace `<Label />` with `<NativeTabs.Trigger.Label />`
+5. Replace `<Badge />` with `<NativeTabs.Trigger.Badge />`
+6. Replace `<VectorIcon />` with `<NativeTabs.Trigger.VectorIcon />`
+
+- Read docs for more info https://docs.expo.dev/versions/v55.0.0/sdk/router-native-tabs/

upgrading-expo/references/new-architecture.md

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+# New Architecture
+
+The New Architecture is enabled by default in Expo SDK 53+. It replaces the legacy bridge with a faster, synchronous communication layer between JavaScript and native code.
+
+## Documentation
+
+Full guide: https://docs.expo.dev/guides/new-architecture/
+
+## What Changed
+
+- **JSI (JavaScript Interface)** — Direct synchronous calls between JS and native
+- **Fabric** — New rendering system with concurrent features
+- **TurboModules** — Lazy-loaded native modules with type safety
+
+## SDK Compatibility
+
+| SDK Version | New Architecture Status |
+| ----------- | ----------------------- |
+| SDK 53+     | Enabled by default      |
+| SDK 52      | Opt-in via app.json     |
+| SDK 51-     | Experimental            |
+
+## Configuration
+
+New Architecture is enabled by default. To explicitly disable (not recommended):
+
+```json
+{
+  "expo": {
+    "newArchEnabled": false
+  }
+}
+```
+
+## Expo Go
+
+Expo Go only supports the New Architecture as of SDK 53. Apps using the old architecture must use development builds.
+
+## Common Migration Issues
+
+### Native Module Compatibility
+
+Some older native modules may not support the New Architecture. Check:
+
+1. Module documentation for New Architecture support
+2. GitHub issues for compatibility discussions
+3. Consider alternatives if module is unmaintained
+
+### Reanimated
+
+React Native Reanimated requires `react-native-worklets` in SDK 54+:
+
+```bash
+npx expo install react-native-worklets
+```
+
+### Layout Animations
+
+Some layout animations behave differently. Test thoroughly after upgrading.
+
+## Verifying New Architecture
+
+Check if New Architecture is active:
+
+```tsx
+import { Platform } from "react-native";
+
+// Returns true if Fabric is enabled
+const isNewArch = global._IS_FABRIC !== undefined;
+```
+
+Verify from the command line if the currently running app uses the New Architecture: `bunx xcobra expo eval "_IS_FABRIC"` -> `true`
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+1. **Clear caches** — `npx expo start --clear`
+2. **Clean prebuild** — `npx expo prebuild --clean`
+3. **Check native modules** — Ensure all dependencies support New Architecture
+4. **Review console warnings** — Legacy modules log compatibility warnings

upgrading-expo/references/react-19.md

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+# React 19
+
+React 19 is included in Expo SDK 54. This release simplifies several common patterns.
+
+## Context Changes
+
+### useContext → use
+
+The `use` hook replaces `useContext`:
+
+```tsx
+// Before (React 18)
+import { useContext } from "react";
+const value = useContext(MyContext);
+
+// After (React 19)
+import { use } from "react";
+const value = use(MyContext);
+```
+
+- The `use` hook can also read promises, enabling Suspense-based data fetching.
+- `use` can be called conditionally, this simplifies components that consume multiple contexts.
+
+### Context.Provider → Context
+
+Context providers no longer need the `.Provider` suffix:
+
+```tsx
+// Before (React 18)
+<ThemeContext.Provider value={theme}>
+  {children}
+</ThemeContext.Provider>
+
+// After (React 19)
+<ThemeContext value={theme}>
+  {children}
+</ThemeContext>
+```
+
+## ref as a Prop
+
+### Removing forwardRef
+
+Components can now receive `ref` as a regular prop. `forwardRef` is no longer needed:
+
+```tsx
+// Before (React 18)
+import { forwardRef } from "react";
+
+const Input = forwardRef<TextInput, Props>((props, ref) => {
+  return <TextInput ref={ref} {...props} />;
+});
+
+// After (React 19)
+function Input({ ref, ...props }: Props & { ref?: React.Ref<TextInput> }) {
+  return <TextInput ref={ref} {...props} />;
+}
+```
+
+### Migration Steps
+
+1. Remove `forwardRef` wrapper
+2. Add `ref` to the props destructuring
+3. Update the type to include `ref?: React.Ref<T>`
+
+## Other React 19 Features
+
+- **Actions** — Functions that handle async transitions
+- **useOptimistic** — Optimistic UI updates
+- **useFormStatus** — Form submission state (web)
+- **Document Metadata** — Native `<title>` and `<meta>` support (web)
+
+## Cleanup Checklist
+
+When upgrading to SDK 54:
+
+- [ ] Replace `useContext` with `use`
+- [ ] Remove `.Provider` from Context components
+- [ ] Remove `forwardRef` wrappers, use `ref` prop instead

upgrading-expo/references/react-compiler.md

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+# React Compiler
+
+React Compiler is stable in Expo SDK 54 and later. It automatically memoizes components and hooks, eliminating the need for manual `useMemo`, `useCallback`, and `React.memo`.
+
+## Enabling React Compiler
+
+Add to `app.json`:
+
+```json
+{
+  "expo": {
+    "experiments": {
+      "reactCompiler": true
+    }
+  }
+}
+```
+
+## What React Compiler Does
+
+- Automatically memoizes components and values
+- Eliminates unnecessary re-renders
+- Removes the need for manual `useMemo` and `useCallback`
+- Works with existing code without modifications
+
+## Cleanup After Enabling
+
+Once React Compiler is enabled, you can remove manual memoization:
+
+```tsx
+// Before (manual memoization)
+const memoizedValue = useMemo(() => computeExpensive(a, b), [a, b]);
+const memoizedCallback = useCallback(() => doSomething(a), [a]);
+const MemoizedComponent = React.memo(MyComponent);
+
+// After (React Compiler handles it)
+const value = computeExpensive(a, b);
+const callback = () => doSomething(a);
+// Just use MyComponent directly
+```
+
+## Requirements
+
+- Expo SDK 54 or later
+- New Architecture enabled (default in SDK 54+)
+
+## Verifying It's Working
+
+React Compiler runs at build time. Check the Metro bundler output for compilation messages. You can also use React DevTools to verify components are being optimized.
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+If you encounter issues:
+
+1. Ensure New Architecture is enabled
+2. Clear Metro cache: `npx expo start --clear`
+3. Check for incompatible patterns in your code (rare)
+
+React Compiler is designed to work with idiomatic React code. If it can't safely optimize a component, it skips that component without breaking your app.