Enabling multi-select dropdowns in React Native
Blog post from LogRocket
React Native developers often use various form controls, including multi-select dropdowns, to enhance user interaction in mobile apps. This tutorial focuses on implementing multi-select dropdowns in React Native apps using both pre-developed libraries and custom builds. The popular react-native-sectioned-multi-select package is highlighted for its cross-platform support, user-friendly design, and extensive customization options, making it a superior choice compared to the react-native-multiple-select package. The tutorial provides a step-by-step guide on installing the necessary packages, creating a basic dropdown, and customizing the component's visual and behavioral aspects. Additionally, it explores building a multi-select dropdown from scratch using React Native core components, offering flexibility and skill enhancement. The guide compares various implementation methods, emphasizing that react-native-sectioned-multi-select offers a robust solution for most scenarios, while custom-built dropdowns allow for domain-specific customizations. The tutorial encourages developers to incorporate UI/UX principles for improved user productivity and suggests using tools like LogRocket for monitoring and enhancing app performance.