Question 1

How to change the selected date range colors in react-native-date-range-picker?

Accepted Answer

Use the theme prop with markColor and markTextColor, like theme={{ markColor: 'red', markTextColor: 'white' }}. This allows quick visual adjustments without deep code changes, as shown in the README example.

Question 2

react-native-date-range-picker vs building my own with react-native-calendars: which is better?

Accepted Answer

This picker is faster for basic needs, saving development time. However, building custom offers more control and features, as this component is minimal and lacks advanced options like date validation or complex theming.

Question 3

How to install react-native-date-range-picker in a React Native app?

Accepted Answer

First, install react-native-calendars via npm or yarn. Then, copy the DateRangePicker.js file from the GitHub repo into your project and import it, following the usage snippet in the README for setup.

Question 4

Does react-native-date-range-picker support disabling specific dates?

Accepted Answer

No, based on the README, it only supports basic range selection without built-in date disabling. For that, you'd need to modify the component or use react-native-calendars directly with its disabling features.

Question 5

Can I use react-native-date-range-picker with Expo?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it should work with Expo since it depends on react-native-calendars, which is Expo-compatible. Install react-native-calendars per Expo guidelines, then copy the component file as usual.

Question 6

How to handle invalid date selections or errors with this picker?

Accepted Answer

The component only triggers onSuccess for valid ranges, so invalid selections aren't handled. You may need to add custom validation in your app or extend the component to include error callbacks for edge cases.

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