Question 1

How to use react-native-shimmer-placeholder with Expo?

Accepted Answer

Install the library and 'expo-linear-gradient', then import both and pass the LinearGradient component to createShimmerPlaceholder or as a prop. The README provides clear code snippets for Expo integration.

Question 2

react-native-shimmer-placeholder vs react-native-skeleton-placeholder?

Accepted Answer

react-native-shimmer-placeholder focuses on gradient-based shimmer animations with extensive customization, while react-native-skeleton-placeholder might offer different animation styles or simpler APIs. Choose based on your preference for gradient effects and coordination features.

Question 3

How to change the shimmer speed in react-native-shimmer-placeholder?

Accepted Answer

Adjust the 'duration' prop to control the animation speed; lower values make it faster, and higher values slow it down, as specified in the props table with a default of 1000ms.

Question 4

Can I use react-native-shimmer-placeholder without a gradient library?

Accepted Answer

No, it requires a linear gradient component from either 'expo-linear-gradient' or 'react-native-linear-gradient' to render the shimmer effect, as stated in the installation and usage sections.

Question 5

How to stop the shimmer animation when data loads?

Accepted Answer

Set the 'visible' prop to true once data is fetched, and the component will smoothly transition to showing the actual content, using conditional visibility as described in the simple usage example.

Question 6

Does react-native-shimmer-placeholder work with React Native CLI?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it's compatible with React Native CLI by installing 'react-native-linear-gradient' and passing it as the LinearGradient prop, as shown in the non-Expo usage code.

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