Question 1

How to replace the ShowAPI key in iReading?

Accepted Answer

You need to apply for a new key from ShowAPI, then edit the UrlUtil.js file in the app/utils directory to replace the old key. This is necessary because the original free API was deprecated, as mentioned in the README's importance section.

Question 2

Is iReading still actively maintained or updated?

Accepted Answer

Based on the README, download links are marked as 'Old' and the latest release notes are from years ago, indicating low maintenance activity. It's better treated as a learning resource rather than a production-ready app.

Question 3

iReading vs other React Native apps like Pocket or Feedly

Accepted Answer

iReading is a simpler, ad-free app focused on educational content with a fixed API source, while Pocket or Feedly offer broader content aggregation, sync across devices, and commercial features. iReading is more for learning React Native than competing with mainstream apps.

Question 4

Can I use iReading for my own content source instead of ShowAPI?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but it requires significant modification. You'd need to replace the API calls in UrlUtil.js and potentially adjust the data handling logic, as the app is hardcoded for a specific API structure, making it non-trivial to adapt.

Question 5

How to implement over-the-air updates in React Native like iReading does?

Accepted Answer

iReading uses Microsoft Code Push; you can integrate it via the react-native-code-push library for dynamic updates without app store submissions. Follow the setup in the README's architecture section for configuration and deployment.

Question 6

What's the best way to handle state in a React Native app similar to iReading?

Accepted Answer

iReading uses Redux with Redux-Saga for managing state and side effects, which is a common pattern for complex apps. The README highlights this, and you can study the codebase to see how actions, reducers, and sagas are structured.

reading

What is reading?

Overview

Use Cases

Best For

Related Projects

Found a gem we're missing?

Not Ideal For

Pros & Cons

Pros

Cons

Frequently Asked Questions