Debug your app, without leaving your editor. The built-in expo debugger can connect directly to your simulator or phone, giving you complete insights into what your app is doing.
Expo: Debug ... → Start debugging with the default settings, with just a single command.
.vscode/launch.json → Fully configure the expo debugger through vscode launch scripts.
Live preview for native files
See how your changes in app.json or app.config.js would affect the native files created by npx expo prebuild. The previews are generated whenever you save the app manifest and won't affect existing files.
Open app.json or app.config.js and run the Expo: Preview Modifier command.
Supported Android files
AndroidManifest.xml → App manifest with settings for build tools, Android, and Google Play.
gradle.properties → Configuration for the Grdle build toolkit itself.
colors.xml → Color resources defining the color and opacity.
strings.xml → String resources defining string content, styling, and formatting.
styles.xml → Style resources defining the format and look for a UI element.
Supported iOS files
Info.plist → Property list with core config for the app.
