Sending Over-the-Air Updates with EAS Update - Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to implement over-the-air (OTA) updates in Expo applications using EAS Update through this comprehensive 43-minute tutorial. Master the fundamentals of EAS Update and understand how it works within the Expo ecosystem. Install and configure EAS CLI, then initialize a new EAS project from scratch. Build your application using EAS Build and troubleshoot common issues like SDK upgrades when builds fail. Configure both EAS Update and EAS Build after upgrading your SDK, and gain a deep understanding of runtime versions and their importance in the update process. Send your first OTA update and test it on a real device by restarting the application. Practice updating app assets like icons and learn the workflow for rebuilding applications after making changes. Navigate and utilize the EAS Build and EAS Update dashboard effectively. Master advanced techniques for republishing previous updates and implementing rollback strategies for seamless update management. Access the complete source code for a Snake Game project and explore additional learning resources for React Native and React with TypeScript development.

Syllabus

00:00 Intro & Resources
02:15 What is EAS Update and how it works
05:25 Installing and setting up EAS CLI
06:27 Initializing a new EAS project
09:03 Building our app with EAS Build
11:45 Upgrading SDK since build failed
13:34 Configuring EAS Update and EAS Build after upgrading SDK
14:47 Understanding runtime version
19:09 Sending a new OTA update
24:09 Installing an OTA on a real device by re-starting the app
34:40 Changing app icon and try sending an update for fun
36:57 Re-building the app after changing icon
37:51 Exploring EAS Build and EAS Update dashboard
39:27 Republishing previous updates
41:14 Conclusion and recap