expo-api-routes
When to Use API Routes
Use API routes when you need:
- Server-side secrets — API keys, database credentials, or tokens that must never reach the client
- Database operations — Direct database queries that shouldn't be exposed
- Third-party API proxies — Hide API keys when calling external services (OpenAI, Stripe, etc.)
- Server-side validation — Validate data before database writes
- Webhook endpoints — Receive callbacks from services like Stripe or GitHub
- Rate limiting — Control access at the server level
- Heavy computation — Offload processing that would be slow on mobile
When NOT to Use API Routes
Avoid API routes when:
- Data is already public — Use direct fetch to public APIs instead
- No secrets required — Static data or client-safe operations
- Real-time updates needed — Use WebSockets or services like Supabase Realtime
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