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Build Separate Beta and Production Expo Apps Locally Without EAS
A developer shows how to use Expo's Continuous Native Generation to create distinct beta and production builds without relying on EAS. By making app config dynamic and using environment variables, you can generate separate native projects for each build. The approach works with Expo SDK 50+ and is demonstrated in a working GitHub repo.
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This is a practical workaround for a common pain point, but teams with complex CI/CD may still prefer EAS for its managed build infrastructure.
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