How to Effectively Replace a Component onPress in React Native

Discover how to conditionally replace a component on press in React Native using state management. Learn step-by-step how to toggle between two icons effortlessly!
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How to Effectively Replace a Component onPress in React Native

React Native allows developers to create interactive mobile applications using JavaScript, but sometimes you may encounter scenarios that require you to dynamically change components based on user interactions. One common question is: Is there a way to replace a component onPress in React Native? In this guide, we'll tackle that question and provide a simple solution to replace one component with another when it's pressed.

The Problem

You have a component, specifically a heart icon from SimpleLineIcons, that you want to replace with another heart icon from AntDesign when the user clicks on it. This requires tracking the state of which icon is currently displayed so that you can toggle between the two components.

The Solution

To achieve this functionality, you'll need to manage state within your component to determine which icon should be displayed at any given time. Below, we break down our solution into clear steps.

Step 1: Define Your Component and State

First, start by creating a new functional component and introducing state management using React's useState hook. This state, which we will call toggleIcon, will control which icon is currently visible.

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Step 2: Conditionally Render Your Icons

Next, we implement the logic to toggle the icons based on the state. This is where you will use a ternary operator to decide which icon to display.

When toggleIcon is false, we will show the SimpleLineIcons heart icon.

When toggleIcon is true, we will display the AntDesign heart icon, changing its color to red for emphasis.

Here's how you integrate that logic:

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Step 3: Complete Component

Here’s the complete code of your component that toggles the heart icon:

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Conclusion

By following these steps, you can effortlessly toggle between different icons in your React Native application on press events. This technique can be adapted for various components beyond icons, allowing for dynamic and engaging user interfaces. Experiment with different components and states to enhance user interactions in your applications.

Now that you know how to replace a component onPress, you can enhance your React Native projects with more interactive features!