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== Problem / Background ==

Most lists paginate in a single direction (standard infinite list), but some paginate in both directions. Most common example is a chat thread where new messages show up on the bottom, and old content can be loaded by scrolling up. Comment threads are another example.

Right now, adding content to the bottom of a scroll view is smooth - the content doesn't jump. But when adding to the top of the scrollview, the content gets pushed down, which is jarring (note this may appear reversed because of inverting the list which is common for chat applications).

== Approach ==

The basic idea is simple - we set a flag in JS, then for every uimanager transaction, we record which is the first eligible and visible view in the ScrollView, and compare it's new origin to the old one. If it has changed, we update the contentOffset of the ScrollView to compensate.

This is done by observing `willPerformMounting` directly (only from scrollviews that have this new property set), and then observing the prev state with prependUIBlock and making the update synchronously in addUIBlock to avoid any flicker.

There is also a way to skip views that we don't care about, like a spinner at the top of the view that we don't want to stay in place - we actually want it to get pushed up by the new content, replaced visually in the viewport.

== Notes ==

Most chat applications will probably want to do a scrollToTop when new content comes in and the user is already scrolled at or near the bottom.

This is glitchy if visible children are re-ordered, which could be fixed with additional logic, but it doesn't come up in the type of applications we're targetting here so punting on that.

== Test Plan ==

https://youtu.be/4GcqDGz9eOE

Reviewed By: shergin

Differential Revision: D6696921

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React Native · Circle CI Status npm version PRs Welcome

Learn once, write anywhere: Build mobile apps with React.

  • Build native mobile apps using JavaScript and React: React Native lets you build mobile apps using only JavaScript. It uses the same design as React, letting you compose a rich mobile UI from declarative components.
  • A React Native app is a real mobile app: With React Native, you don't build a "mobile web app", an "HTML5 app", or a "hybrid app". You build a real mobile app that's indistinguishable from an app built using Objective-C, Java, or Swift. React Native uses the same fundamental UI building blocks as regular iOS and Android apps. You just put those building blocks together using JavaScript and React.
  • Don't waste time recompiling: React Native lets you build your app faster. Instead of recompiling, you can reload your app instantly. With hot reloading, you can even run new code while retaining your application state. Give it a try - it's a magical experience.
  • Use native code when you need to: React Native combines smoothly with components written in Objective-C, Java, or Swift. It's simple to drop down to native code if you need to optimize a few aspects of your application. It's also easy to build part of your app in React Native, and part of your app using native code directly - that's how the Facebook app works.

The focus of React Native is on developer efficiency across all the platforms you care about - learn once, write anywhere. Facebook uses React Native in multiple production apps and will continue investing in React Native.

See the official React Native website for an introduction to React Native.

Supported operating systems are >= Android 4.1 (API 16) and >= iOS 8.0.


Getting Started

Follow the Getting Started guide. The recommended way to install React Native depends on your project. Here you can find short guides for the most common scenarios:


Documentation

The websites documentation is divided into multiple sections.

Another great way to learn more about the components and APIs included with React Native is to read their source. Look under the Libraries/Components directory for components like ScrollView and TextInput, for example. The RNTester example is also here to demonstrate some of the ways to use these components. From the source you can get an accurate understanding of each components behavior and API.

The React Native documentation only discusses the components, APIs and topics specific to React Native (React on iOS and Android). For further documentation on the React API that is shared between React Native and React DOM, refer to the React documentation.


Upgrading

React Native is under active development. See the guide on upgrading React Native to keep your project up-to-date.


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Beginner Friendly Bugs

We have a list of beginner friendly issues to help you get your feet wet in the React Native codebase and familiar with our contribution process. This is a great place to get started.


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