Question 1

How to customize the styling of react-native-tab?

Accepted Answer

The README doesn't cover styling; you'll likely need to inspect the component source or override styles manually, as it appears to use default React Native styles with minimal customization options.

Question 2

react-native-tab vs react-native-tab-view: which should I use?

Accepted Answer

react-native-tab is simpler for basic two-level menus, while react-native-tab-view offers more features like swipeable tabs and better community support. Choose based on whether you need minimal hierarchy or advanced functionality.

Question 3

Is react-native-tab compatible with the latest React Native versions?

Accepted Answer

Since it uses React.createClass in demos, it may require modifications for compatibility with React Native 0.60+. Check the package.json or consider using alternatives if maintaining up-to-date code is a priority.

Question 4

How to handle state when a tab is selected in react-native-tab?

Accepted Answer

Use the click prop to pass a callback, as shown in demos with alert, but for real apps, you'll need to integrate it with your state management (e.g., useState or Redux), as the component doesn't manage state internally.

Question 5

Can I add animations or gestures to react-native-tab?

Accepted Answer

No, the component focuses on basic selection without built-in animations or gestures. You'd need to wrap it or modify the source code for such enhancements, which isn't documented.

Question 6

How to install react-native-tab in a new React Native project?

Accepted Answer

Run npm install react-native-tab, but adapt the demo code to modern syntax (e.g., use import instead of require and functional components), as the provided examples are outdated.

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