A Simple Guide to React Router in LynxJS

Navigation is a crucial part of any mobile application. LynxJS, a framework for building mobile apps using web technologies, integrates perfectly with React Router to provide a seamless navigation experience. In this guide, I'll walk you through implementing React Router in your LynxJS applications.

Getting Started with React Router in LynxJS

To begin, you'll need to install React Router. For LynxJS applications, we use the memory router since we're not dealing with browser history, but rather in-app navigation.

npm install react-router
# or
yarn add react-router
# or
pnpm add react-router

Setting Up Your Router

In your root component (App.tsx), you'll need to set up the MemoryRouter and define your routes:

// App.tsx
import { MemoryRouter, Route, Routes } from "react-router";
import Header from "./components/Header.jsx";
import Home from "./pages/Home.jsx";
import About from "./pages/About.jsx";

export function App() {
  return (
      <>
        <Header />
        <MemoryRouter>
          <Routes>
            <Route path="/" element={<Home />} />
            <Route path="/about" element={<About />} />
          </Routes>
        </MemoryRouter>
      </>
  );
}

Creating Navigation Between Pages

LynxJS components can use the useNavigate hook from React Router to handle navigation between screens:

// pages/Home.jsx
import { useNavigate } from "react-router";

export default function Home() {
  const navigate = useNavigate();

  return (
    <view>
      <text bindtap={() => navigate("/about")}>
        Go to About
      </text>
    </view>
  );
}

Implementing a Back Navigation

For returning to previous screens, you can use the same navigation approach:

// pages/About.jsx
import { useNavigate } from "react-router";

export default function About() {
  const navigate = useNavigate();

  return (
    <view>
      <view className="scroll-container">
          <text bindtap={() => navigate("/")} auto-size>
            Return to Home
          </text>
      </view>
    </view>
  );
}

Advanced Routing Features

React Router provides several useful features that integrate well with LynxJS:

• Route parameters for dynamic navigation
• Nested routes for complex layouts
• Route loaders for data fetching
• Route guards for protected content

Key Considerations for LynxJS

When working with React Router in LynxJS, keep these points in mind:

• Always use MemoryRouter, not BrowserRouter or HashRouter
• The bindtap event is LynxJS's equivalent to onClick
• Transitions between screens can be styled with custom CSS animations
• Consider the mobile experience when designing your navigation flow

Conclusion

React Router integration with LynxJS makes building navigation for your mobile applications straightforward. By leveraging familiar React patterns, you can create intuitive and responsive navigation flows that enhance the user experience of your LynxJS apps.