Documentation Index
Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.fastshot.ai/llms.txt
Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
What is Expo?
Expo is a platform for building and deploying React Native apps. Fastshot uses Expo EAS (Expo Application Services) to create native iOS and Android builds from your project.Setting up Expo
- Create an account — sign up at expo.dev (free)
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Create an access token:
- Go to your Expo account settings
- Navigate to Access Tokens
- Click Create Token
- Copy the token
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Connect to Fastshot:
- Click Deploy in the Fastshot editor
- Paste your Expo access token when prompted
- The token is stored securely and used for all future builds
What Expo handles
When you deploy from Fastshot, Expo:- Pulls your latest code from GitHub
- Installs dependencies
- Builds a native binary (APK for Android, IPA for iOS)
- Signs the build with the appropriate certificates
- Provides a download link or submits directly to the store
Build types
| Type | Purpose | Use case |
|---|---|---|
| Development | Local testing with dev tools | Debugging on your device |
| Preview | Internal testing | Sharing with testers before release |
| Production | App store submission | Publishing to App Store or Google Play |