Question 1

How do I use Tourist.js with a React app?

Accepted Answer

Tourist.js depends on jQuery and Backbone, so you'd need to integrate those libraries into your React project, which can be cumbersome. Consider wrapping Tourist.js components in React lifecycle methods or using alternatives like React Joyride for native integration.

Question 2

Tourist.js or Shepherd.js: which one should I choose?

Accepted Answer

Tourist.js is better for fine-grained control in jQuery/Backbone apps, while Shepherd.js is more modern, framework-agnostic, and actively maintained. For new projects, Shepherd.js is often preferred due to its broader compatibility and community support.

Question 3

Can I create custom tooltips without Bootstrap or QTip2?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the README shows you can implement your own tip connector by extending Tourist.Tip.Base, but this requires additional JavaScript coding and understanding of the library's internal structure.

Question 4

How to handle dynamic elements that load after page start?

Accepted Answer

Use the setup() function in step objects to return dynamic targets, as demonstrated in the README example where target is set based on UI state, allowing tours to adapt to asynchronous content.

Question 5

Is Tourist.js good for mobile responsive tours?

Accepted Answer

The README doesn't mention mobile-specific features, and browser support is only tested on desktop Firefox and Chrome. You may need custom CSS and viewport adjustments, which aren't built-in.

Question 6

What happens if my tour steps have complex animations?

Accepted Answer

Tourist.js supports show/hide effects like slide-in with jQuery UI, but custom effects require extending the tip implementation, adding development overhead compared to libraries with pre-built animations.

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