Question 1

How to use @boxicons/js with React?

Accepted Answer

Import icons and use createElement to generate SVG elements, then render them in JSX. Avoid auto-replacement via data-bx in React due to virtual DOM conflicts; instead, programmatically create and insert icons as needed.

Question 2

Boxicons vs Font Awesome: which is better for performance?

Accepted Answer

@boxicons/js excels in bundle efficiency with tree-shaking, reducing unused code, while Font Awesome often includes entire icon sets. However, Font Awesome offers more icons and wider community support, so choose based on icon variety vs. size constraints.

Question 3

How to change icon colors in @boxicons/js?

Accepted Answer

Use the data-bx-fill attribute in HTML or the fill option in createElement. For example, <i data-bx='alarm' data-bx-fill='#ff0000'> sets red fill, or programmatically via createElement(Alarm, { fill: '#ff0000' }).

Question 4

Does @boxicons/js support server-side rendering in Next.js?

Accepted Answer

No, it relies on client-side JavaScript for DOM auto-replacement, so icons won't render statically. For SSR, pre-generate SVG strings server-side using createSvgString and inject them into HTML, but this requires manual handling.

Question 5

How to add animations to Boxicons?

Accepted Answer

The library doesn't include built-in animations; apply CSS animations or transitions to the SVG elements after insertion. Use classes or inline styles via attrs in getIcons or createElement for custom effects.

Question 6

Can I use @boxicons/js with Vue.js components?

Accepted Answer

Yes, import icons and use createElement in Vue's lifecycle hooks or methods to generate SVGs. Avoid data-bx auto-replacement in Vue templates due to reactivity issues; instead, bind icons programmatically for better control.

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