Question 1

How to customize the back button in react-native-navbar?

Accepted Answer

You can customize the back button by setting the leftButton prop with a configuration object or React element, including title, handler, and style. For icon-based buttons, use a custom React element with an Image or vector icon library.

Question 2

react-native-navbar vs React Navigation header: which is better?

Accepted Answer

React-native-navbar is better for standalone, highly customizable headers without routing dependencies, while React Navigation's header integrates seamlessly with its navigation system, offering built-in back buttons and route-aware titles. Choose based on whether you need deep routing integration or pure UI flexibility.

Question 3

How to add icons to navigation bar buttons?

Accepted Answer

Use a React element for the leftButton or rightButton prop, such as a TouchableOpacity wrapping an Image or icon component from libraries like react-native-vector-icons. This leverages the React element support mentioned in the API.

Question 4

Does react-native-navbar work with Expo projects?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it should work with Expo as it's a pure JavaScript library, but ensure compatibility with your React Native version. No native linking is required, but check for any dependencies that might conflict with Expo's managed workflow.

Question 5

How to change the navbar color dynamically based on state?

Accepted Answer

Use the tintColor or style props with dynamic values from your component's state or props. For example, bind the tintColor to a state variable and update it via setState in response to app events.

Question 6

Is react-native-navbar still maintained in 2024?

Accepted Answer

The GitHub repository shows limited recent activity, with the last significant update years ago. It may still function but lacks modern features and support, so consider more actively maintained alternatives for new projects.

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