Question 1

How to add search to react-native-modal-selector?

Accepted Answer

The component doesn't have built-in search; you can use the fork react-native-modal-selector-searchable mentioned in the README or implement custom search by filtering the data prop before passing it to the modal.

Question 2

react-native-modal-selector vs @react-native-picker/picker?

Accepted Answer

react-native-modal-selector offers more customization and a modal-based UI with sections, while @react-native-picker/picker uses native picker components with less styling control but better platform-specific performance. Choose based on design flexibility needs.

Question 3

How to customize the animation in react-native-modal-selector?

Accepted Answer

Use the animationType prop with options 'slide', 'fade', or 'none', and adjust visual effects through overlayStyle and other styling props for finer control over the modal presentation.

Question 4

Does react-native-modal-selector support accessibility for screen readers?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it provides props like accessibilityLabel, listItemAccessible, and cancelButtonAccessible to configure screen reader compatibility, though setup requires manual labeling for each item as shown in the data examples.

Question 5

How to handle large lists with react-native-modal-selector?

Accepted Answer

Switch the listType prop to 'FLATLIST' for better performance with large datasets, and use the onEndReached callback for infinite scrolling if needed, but note this requires additional configuration.

Question 6

Is react-native-modal-selector actively maintained?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it's the official continuation of the abandoned react-native-modal-picker, with recent updates and an open invitation for contributors in the README, indicating ongoing maintenance and community support.

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