Question 1

How to dismiss a modal programmatically with react-native-modals?

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Use the imperative API: after showing a modal with ModalPortal.show(), call ModalPortal.dismiss(id) to close it. This allows control without managing React state directly.

Question 2

react-native-modals vs react-native-modal: which one should I use?

Accepted Answer

React Native Modals offers more features like swipe gestures and multiple modal support, while react-native-modal is simpler and more focused. Choose based on whether you need advanced customization or a lightweight solution.

Question 3

How to create a bottom sheet modal with react-native-modals?

Accepted Answer

Use the SlideAnimation with slideFrom: 'bottom' and set the height prop. The library includes examples for bottom modals, as shown in the GIFs and documentation.

Question 4

Is react-native-modals compatible with Expo?

Accepted Answer

The README provides a link to try it with Exponent (Expo's predecessor), suggesting compatibility, but always check for updates or specific dependencies in your Expo version.

Question 5

Can I use custom animations with react-native-modals?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can create custom animation classes by extending the Animation base class, as demonstrated in the README with examples for unique transition effects.

Question 6

How to handle multiple modals stacking in react-native-modals?

Accepted Answer

The ModalPortal manages multiple modals simultaneously; use show() to add modals and dismissAll() to close them all, ensuring proper stacking behavior.

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