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Kumar Saurav
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Expo Router Tutorial: Protected Routes, Tabs, and App Structure ๐Ÿš€

Learn how to use Expo Router for navigation in your React Native apps! ๐Ÿ“ฑ This tutorial covers essential concepts like protected routes for secure content ๐Ÿ”’, implementing smooth tab navigation ๐Ÿงญ, and structuring your application for scalability ๐Ÿงฑ. Perfect for beginners and intermediate developers.

What you'll learn

  • Setting up Expo Router
  • Implementing protected routes (for login/authentication)
  • Creating tab navigation
  • Structuring your app for maintainability
  • Best practices for Expo Router navigation

Who is this tutorial for?

This tutorial is designed for React Native developers who want to learn how to use Expo Router for navigation. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, you'll find this tutorial helpful.

Video Tutorial

https://youtu.be/wfw0ghdy2K8?si=EmWLknDaQHSFQRm5

Code Repository

The complete code for this tutorial is available on GitHub:

https://github.com/dieselsaurav/rn-expo-supabase

Key Concepts Covered

Protected Routes

We'll explore how to protect certain routes in your app, ensuring that only authenticated users can access them. This is crucial for securing sensitive content.

Tab Navigation

Tab navigation is a common UI pattern for mobile apps. This tutorial will show you how to implement smooth and efficient tab navigation using Expo Router.

App Structure

A well-structured app is essential for maintainability and scalability. We'll discuss best practices for organizing your Expo Router project.

Why Expo Router?

Expo Router simplifies navigation in React Native apps, offering a declarative and intuitive approach. It integrates well with Expo and provides features like file-based routing, which makes development a breeze.

Get Started

Watch the video tutorial and clone the GitHub repo to start building your own apps with Expo Router!

Feedback and Questions

I'd love to hear your feedback and answer any questions you have. Feel free to leave a comment below! ๐Ÿ‘‡

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