Expo Router Has a Free API That Most Developers Dont Know About

Source: Dev.to

Overview

Expo Router brings file‑based routing to React Native with deep linking, typed routes, and universal app support.

File Structure

app/
  index.tsx         # /
  about.tsx         # /about
  posts/[id].tsx    # /posts/123

Using Local Search Params

import { useLocalSearchParams } from "expo-router";

export default function Post() {
  const { id } = useLocalSearchParams();
  return Post: {id};
}

Navigation Links

import { Link, router } from "expo-router";

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router.push("/posts/123");

API Route Example

// app/api/hello+api.ts
export function GET() {
  return Response.json({ message: "Hello" });
}

Key Features

• File‑based routing for React Native
• Universal (iOS, Android, Web)
• Type‑safe navigation
• API routes for server logic

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