[Concept] : LofiFocus App - Expo / Tamagui Integration

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Core Concept/Theory
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It would be cool if we integrated Expo into the LofiFocus app to streamline development across both iOS and Android platforms. Expo would simplify app deployment, provide access to native features through pre-built libraries, and ensure a smoother development process. With Expo, the app could leverage features like push notifications, background audio, and secure storage without needing to write native code or manage complex build configurations. This would help reduce development overhead and speed up feature iteration for future updates.

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Alternative Ideas
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An alternative approach would be to build the LofiFocus app using React Native without Expo. This would allow more control over the native code and third-party libraries, offering deeper customization if needed. However, it would also mean more manual work managing platform-specific builds and dependencies.

Another idea could be using a hybrid approach, where Expo is used initially for rapid development and testing, and then ejecting from Expo later if more control over native code is required as the app scales.

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Alternative Examples/Sources
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1. Pomodoro Apps using Expo: Apps like Focus Timer or Pomofocus use a similar approach with Expo to build cross-platform productivity apps quickly.

2. Expo for Audio Streaming Apps: The White Noise app demonstrates how Expo can be used to build apps with audio playback, a key feature for LofiFocus.

3. Productivity Apps on Expo Showcase: Expo’s official showcase includes apps from various categories, including health and productivity, that are similar to LofiFocus.

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Additional information
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• Target Features: The integration would make it easier to implement features like background audio (so users can listen to lofi music while the app is minimized) and push notifications for Pomodoro timers.

• Expo Managed Workflow: Expo’s managed workflow would be especially useful for managing app updates through OTA (over-the-air) updates, ensuring users get new features and bug fixes without needing to reinstall the app from the store.

• Performance Considerations: While Expo simplifies development, it’s worth considering any potential performance impacts, especially for audio streaming and background services, which may require further optimization as the app grows.

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Actually, I am thinking we could make this application using godot / rust instead of the expo tamagui, hmm.
I will think about this later this month and see if we can get to better choice, probably after the gamejams.