Question 1

How to create a reorderable list with react-native-easy-dnd?

Accepted Answer

Map over list items, wrapping each in a Draggable with a unique payload, and use Droppable zones to handle drops. In the onDrop callback, update the list state based on the payload to reorder items, as shown in the README's dynamic interactions.

Question 2

React Native Easy DnD vs react-native-draggable-flatlist: which should I use?

Accepted Answer

React Native Easy DnD is more flexible for general drag-and-drop across custom UI elements, while react-native-draggable-flatlist is optimized specifically for reordering lists within a FlatList. Choose based on whether you need list-specific features or broader drag-and-drop capabilities.

Question 3

Does react-native-easy-dnd support nested droppable areas?

Accepted Answer

The library supports basic nesting through its context system, but for deeply nested or complex hierarchies, you may need to manage multiple providers carefully, as it's not explicitly designed for advanced nested scenarios.

Question 4

How to customize animations in react-native-easy-dnd?

Accepted Answer

Animations are handled by Animated.View, so you can use standard React Native animation APIs to modify styles. Extend the viewProps passed to child functions to override or enhance default animations, as demonstrated in the styling examples.

Question 5

Can I use react-native-easy-dnd with TypeScript?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but no official TypeScript definitions are provided. You'll need to add custom types for props and callbacks, though the library's standard React patterns make this manageable with community or self-written interfaces.

Question 6

What happens if I have multiple drag contexts in my app?

Accepted Answer

Each call to createDndContext creates a separate context, isolating draggables and droppables under different providers. This prevents inter-context drag-and-drop unless you implement custom logic to bridge them.

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