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React Native Background Timer

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Updated: 27 Apr 2023
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Emit event periodically (even when app is in the background)

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Overview:

React Native Background Timer allows developers to emit events periodically, even when the app is running in the background. It provides a way to run tasks at set intervals, maintaining consistency across different platforms.

Features:

  • Periodic Event Emission: Emit events at specified intervals.
  • Cross-Platform Compatibility: Works seamlessly on both Android and iOS platforms.
  • Background Task Management: Allows for managing tasks even when the app is running in the background.
  • Easy Integration: Simple installation process.

Installation:

If you are using Expo to create a project and need to “eject,” follow these steps:

  1. Install React Native Background Timer package.
  2. Link the React Native Background Timer library.
  3. If using CocoaPods or React Native >= 0.60, ensure CocoaPods is installed before running your iOS app.

For manual linking in case of errors:

  • For Android: Update files in android folder.
  • For iOS: Make changes to relevant files in the ios folder.

Summary:

React Native Background Timer is a useful tool for developers looking to perform tasks periodically in the background. With its cross-platform compatibility and straightforward integration process, it provides a reliable solution for managing background tasks on both Android and iOS platforms.