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How to Create Moment JS Calendar in React Native

Hey there, fellow developers! Today, we're diving into the world of React Native and Moment.js to create a dynamic and user-friendly calendar for your Expo projects.

Whether you're building a scheduling app or just want to display dates with finesse, this step-by-step guide has got you covered.

In this tutorial, We'll see how to create a Moment JS calendar react native with a step-by-step guide. And how to import Moment JS in the React Native Application.

Let's get started on crafting a sleek and functional calendar that'll elevate your React Native skills!

Creating a calendar using Moment.js in React Native with Expo involves a few steps. Here's a step-by-step guide for you:

Step 1: Set Up Your Expo Project

Ensure you have Expo CLI installed. If not, install it using:

npm install -g expo-cli
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Create a new Expo project:

expo init MomentJSCalendar
cd MomentJSCalendar
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Step 2: Install Moment.js

Install Moment.js using:

npm install moment
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Step 3: Create Calendar Component

Create a new component for your calendar (e.g., CalendarComponent.js):

import React from 'react';
import { View, Text } from 'react-native';
import moment from 'moment';

const CalendarComponent = () => {
  return (
    <View style={styles.container}>
        <Text style={styles.date}>{moment().calendar() }</Text>
    </View>
  );
};

const styles = StyleSheet.create({
  container: {
    padding: 16,
    backgroundColor: '#fff',
    borderRadius: 8,
    shadowColor: '#000',
    shadowOffset: { width: 0, height: 2 },
    shadowOpacity: 0.3,
    shadowRadius: 2,
    elevation: 4,
  },
});

export default CalendarComponent;
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Step 4: Use Calendar Component

Use the CalendarComponent in your main file (e.g., App.js):

import React from 'react';
import { StyleSheet, View } from 'react-native';
import CalendarComponent from './CalendarComponent';

export default function App() {
  return (
    <View style={styles.container}>
      <CalendarComponent />
    </View>
  );
}

const styles = StyleSheet.create({
  container: {
    flex: 1,
    justifyContent: 'center',
    alignItems: 'center',
  },
});
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Step 5: Run Your Expo App

Run your Expo app using:

expo start
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Conclusion:

And that's a wrap, folks! We've journeyed through integrating Moment.js into React Native with Expo to fashion a calendar that suits your app's needs.

From the basics of setup to displaying the current month.

Now, you learn how to import moment in react native, and how to create a calendar in react native using moment js.

Happy coding!


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