Question 1

How do I migrate from the old react-native-vector-icons to the new package system?

Accepted Answer

Follow the MIGRATION.md guide in the repository, which involves installing specific icon set packages and updating imports. This process can be time-consuming but ensures better long-term maintenance.

Question 2

Should I use React Native Vector Icons or react-native-vector-image for SVGs?

Accepted Answer

Use React Native Vector Icons for font-based vector icons; for native SVG support, react-native-vector-image is recommended, as the README explicitly points to it for SVG integration.

Question 3

How can I use FontAwesome Pro icons with this library?

Accepted Answer

FontAwesome Pro icons are not supported in dynamic loading; you need to use static imports or create custom font packages, which requires manual setup and proper licensing from Fonticons.

Question 4

How to animate icons in my React Native app?

Accepted Answer

Icons can be animated using React Native's Animated API by creating an animated component, e.g., const AnimatedIcon = Animated.createAnimatedComponent(Icon), allowing for smooth transitions and effects.

Question 5

Does dynamic font loading work without Expo?

Accepted Answer

Currently, dynamic loading is fully supported only in Expo or development builds; for vanilla React Native, it's limited and may require future updates to React Native core for broader compatibility.

Question 6

What's the impact on bundle size when using multiple icon sets?

Accepted Answer

Bundle size increases linearly as you install only the icon sets you need, but each set adds its font files. Using static imports can help minimize size, but careful selection is advised for performance.

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