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Build a draggable to-do list with React Native Draggable FlatList

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Shad Mirza
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A guide details the process of building a sortable to-do list app using React Native and the react-native-draggable-flatlist package, which leverages react-native-reanimated for smooth animations. The app allows users to add, delete, and mark to-do items as complete, with the ability to drag and reorder items for prioritization. It utilizes the Expo framework for a quick start and incorporates elements from the react-native-design-system for component styling. The implementation involves setting up a data array to manage to-do items, utilizing the useState() hook for state management, and using uuid for unique key generation. Features include handling text input, rendering individual items with the ListItem component, and providing functionalities like marking items as completed and deleting them. The tutorial emphasizes the integration of additional functionalities, such as a strike-through text for completed items and a deletion feature, culminating in a fully functional to-do app with a drag-and-drop interface.