GestureHandler

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A library that provides an API for handling complex gestures.


react-native-gesture-handler is a library for handling complex gestures. From it's README:

This library provides an API that exposes mobile platform-specific native capabilities of touch and gesture handling and recognition. It allows for defining complex gesture handling and recognition logic that runs 100% in the native thread and is therefore deterministic.

Platform Compatibility

Android DeviceAndroid EmulatoriOS DeviceiOS SimulatorWeb

Installation

Terminal
npx expo install react-native-gesture-handler

If you are installing this in an existing React Native app, start by installing expo in your project. Then, follow the additional instructions provided by the library's README or documentation.

Usage

Read the react-native-gesture-handler documentation for more information on the API and usage.