React Native Modal Datetime Picker

Overview

The react-native-modal-datetime-picker is a cross-platform library for React Native that offers a declarative approach to displaying date and time pickers within a modal. It provides a unified user experience and developer interface for both Android and iOS platforms. Utilizing the @react-native-community/datetimepicker under the hood, the library simplifies the integration of native date and time pickers.

Features

• Supports Android and iOS: Works seamlessly on both major platforms.
• Declarative Interface: Offers a cross-platform, declarative approach for displaying date and time pickers.
• Unified User Experience: Provides a consistent experience for users across different devices.
• @react-native-community/datetimepicker Integration: Utilizes the community datetimepicker for native functionality.

Installation

For non-Expo projects, use npm or yarn to install the library and the community date/time picker. Ensure to manually link the @react-native-community/datetimepicker package due to its native module nature.

For Expo projects, install the library and the community date/time picker using the Expo CLI. Configure the appearance styles in app.json to match the device theme for picker consistency.

Summary

The react-native-modal-datetime-picker simplifies the task of integrating date and time pickers in React Native applications. With its support for Android and iOS, declarative interface, and seamless @react-native-community/datetimepicker integration, developers can provide users with a unified experience while minimizing platform-specific implementation complexities.