Question 1

How to implement mentions with draft-js-typeahead?

Accepted Answer

Use the onTypeaheadChange callback to render a custom overlay and handleTypeaheadReturn to insert entities; the examples directory provides a mentions implementation that demonstrates filtering and insertion logic. You'll need to manage the UI and data fetching separately.

Question 2

Does draft-js-typeahead support async data fetching for typeahead items?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but you must handle async fetching yourself; the library only provides typeahead state, so you can integrate APIs in the callbacks. For example, use onTypeaheadChange to trigger data requests based on the text property.

Question 3

draft-js-typeahead vs draft-js-mention-plugin: which is better?

Accepted Answer

draft-js-typeahead is more flexible and customizable, handling general typeahead logic, while draft-js-mention-plugin is specialized for mentions with built-in UI. Choose draft-js-typeahead if you need custom behaviors like hashtags or commands, but expect more manual work.

Question 4

How to style the typeahead dropdown in draft-js-typeahead?

Accepted Answer

You control the overlay rendering entirely, so style it with CSS in your React component; use the typeaheadState from onTypeaheadChange to position and update the UI dynamically, as shown in the examples.

Question 5

Can I use draft-js-typeahead with React hooks?

Accepted Answer

Yes, since it's a React component, you can integrate it with hooks for state management; the examples use class components, but you can adapt them by managing typeaheadState with useState and useEffect.

Question 6

What are the performance implications of using draft-js-typeahead?

Accepted Answer

Performance depends on your implementation; the library adds minimal overhead for typeahead logic, but custom filtering and UI updates can impact responsiveness, especially with large datasets. Optimize by debouncing callbacks and efficient rendering.

Question 7

Is draft-js-typeahead maintained and updated regularly?

Accepted Answer

The project appears stable with a clear MIT license and examples, but check GitHub for recent activity; as of the README, it's functional for Draft.js, but lack of frequent updates might mean limited support for newer React versions.

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