Question 1

How do I install React Native Material UI?

Accepted Answer

Install via npm with 'npm install react-native-material-ui', then follow the getting started guide for additional setup, such as linking native modules if not using Expo.

Question 2

Is React Native Material UI compatible with Expo?

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Yes, it generally works with Expo, but check for any native module dependencies that might require custom configurations in the managed workflow.

Question 3

How to customize the theme in React Native Material UI?

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Use the ThemeProvider and define theme objects for colors, typography, and styles; detailed examples are in the documentation under theming sections.

Question 4

React Native Material UI vs React Native Paper: which should I use?

Accepted Answer

React Native Material UI offers high customizability for Material Design, while React Native Paper provides more opinionated, out-of-the-box styling. Choose based on your need for control vs convenience.

Question 5

Does it support dark mode out of the box?

Accepted Answer

It supports theming, so you can implement dark mode by defining a dark theme with appropriate colors and switching it via the ThemeProvider, but it's not automatically enabled.

Question 6

What are some apps built with this library?

Accepted Answer

Notable examples include Savee.io and Reservio, both showcased in the README, demonstrating its use in production mobile applications.

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