*Background :: *
I am a FullStack javascript developer and i'm trying to maximise the application of javascript to every area of interest, from web(frontend & Backend), desktop and mobile application development and also TV apps in the future.
I Currently build web applications frontend and backend using Javascript, but i need to extend it to mobile devices because of this one issue. i used ionic in the past, but my love for react has made me adapt all my applications to the react-application structure.
*Problem *
I need your opinions on which is better with reasons, i tried Expo a while ago, and it had tons of advantages, but a lot of issues while building and running the application.
Even when i ran into certain issues i went online and most developers couldn't provide resources for all the issues mentioned, so i resorted to not using it except it had been fully proven.
I also saw opinions of other developers saying CLI is a bit cumbersome with its processes but most of the issues are based on the advantages when using Expo.
I need opinions from other developers on the WHY's if there's any of whether EXPO is better and if i should resort to it, or if CLI is better and if i should remain there.
Top comments (3)
Why not expo?
true, it does come with its advantages, but a lot of issues in development, and i try as much as possible to avoid issues on production, as to what customers may run into.
now the issue is, isn't there a way one could build react native using CLI and still harness the power of Expo while utilizing other libraries.
i loved expo while using it, but the issues i ran into, made my experience terrible, i've been trying to delve into flutter development, and i still would, but at the moment, it wouldnt be bad to see how best to master react native CLI.
a lot of those issues still unresolved. here's a list and it just keeps increasing..
github.com/expo/expo-cli/issues
its just not good for a while in development process... this gives me concern... as to what happens if an issue is unresolved, and more keeps piling up each day.