Question 1

How to open Google Maps with directions in React Native?

Accepted Answer

Use react-native-open-maps with the end parameter and optionally start for routes. For example, openMap({ end: 'New York', travelType: 'drive' }) opens Google Maps with driving directions from your current location.

Question 2

react-native-open-maps or react-native-maps for simple map links?

Accepted Answer

Choose react-native-open-maps if you only need to launch external map apps; it's lighter and simpler. Use react-native-maps for embedded, interactive maps within your app with more features but higher complexity.

Question 3

Can I use this library to search for coffee shops near a location?

Accepted Answer

Yes, pass the query and latitude/longitude in options. As per the README, for Apple Maps, this places a marker with the query label, while Google Maps centers on the closest match.

Question 4

Does react-native-open-maps support waypoints for multi-stop routes?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but only for Apple (v16+) and Google Maps, as noted in the README. Use the waypoints array in options, but Yandex and older Apple versions lack this feature.

Question 5

What happens if the user has no map apps installed?

Accepted Answer

The library doesn't handle this case; it may fail silently or cause errors. Developers need to implement fallbacks, like checking app availability or prompting users to install a map app.

Question 6

How to test react-native-open-maps changes in a development environment?

Accepted Answer

The README recommends running npm run example-test and using the example app with a simulator. This ensures changes don't break existing functionality across platforms.

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