This guide explains how to add Expo and React Native to an existing native application using the integrated approach. It covers prerequisites, project setup, and specific configurations for both Android and iOS platforms. You'll learn to create a React Native view within your native app without a complete rewrite.

The react-native-screens project provides native navigation container components for React Native, intended as a dependency for full-featured navigation libraries rather than a standalone library. It supports multiple platforms including iOS, Android, and Windows, and includes specific integration guidelines and code snippets for handling common issues and configurations.

Expo SDK 54 beta has been released, allowing developers to test new features and improvements, including React Native 0.81 and React 19.1.0. Significant enhancements include precompiled XCFrameworks for iOS, support for Liquid Glass icons, and changes to dependency handling for React Native modules. Additionally, the beta introduces updates to the Expo UI and modifications to build processes for Android applications.