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Expo Shadcn UI Demo

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react
react-native
tailwind

Demo of using Shadcn UI on web with Expo Router v3

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Overview

Expo Router v3 combined with Shadcn UI offers an innovative approach for web developers looking to utilize Tailwind CSS in their projects. Tailwind CSS provides a utility-first CSS framework that simplifies responsive design, while Shadcn UI delivers pre-designed components to streamline the development process. This setup allows developers to create sleek, modern web applications with ease and is particularly beneficial for those using Expo Router v3.

The integration process is smooth and straightforward. By following the initial setup instructions for both Tailwind and Shadcn UI, developers can efficiently leverage the power of these tools to enhance their project’s functionality and user interface. However, it's essential to note that Shadcn UI components are exclusive to web projects and won't function on native applications, which requires developers to be mindful of component usage.

Features

  • Tailwind CSS Integration: Easily integrates Tailwind CSS, allowing for rapid UI development using utility classes directly in your HTML.

  • Global CSS Configuration: Simple setup with a global CSS file to keep styles consistent across your application.

  • Component Initialization: Run the shadcn-ui init command for streamlined project setup, guiding you through initial configuration with helpful prompts.

  • Pre-designed Components: Access to a library of ready-to-use components, such as buttons, that save time and enhance UI consistency.

  • Native Compatibility Reminder: Clear warning that Shadcn UI components are not available for native applications, ensuring developers make informed decisions on component usage.

  • Platform Module Support: Utilize the Platform module to conditionally load components only where they're supported, preventing runtime errors.

  • Open-source Example: Reference an example application on GitHub for practical insights into implementing Expo Router with web drawers, showcasing best practices.

react
React

React is a widely used JavaScript library for building user interfaces and single-page applications. It follows a component-based architecture and uses a virtual DOM to efficiently update and render UI components

react-native
React Native

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tailwind
Tailwind

Tailwind CSS is a utility-first CSS framework that provides pre-defined classes for building responsive and customizable user interfaces.

Expo

An open-source platform for making universal native apps with React. Expo runs on Android, iOS, and the web.

postcss
Postcss

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recharts
Recharts

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Typescript

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