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Creating a WebView app in React Native using Expo

Creating a WebView app in React Native using Expo is a straightforward process. To start, you need basic knowledge of JavaScript and React, Node.js and npm installed on your system, Expo CLI installed globally, and an Expo account. First, initialize a new Expo project using the Expo CLI. Then, install the react-native-webview package, which provides the WebView component. Create a new component to handle the WebView and customize it further to add functionalities such as handling navigation gestures, showing a splash screen, or handling file downloads. To build and run your app on a physical device, use the command "expo start" and scan the QR code with the Expo Go app on your device. Additional customizations include enabling iOS navigation gestures, handling file downloads, and opening external links in the system's browser.
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