Overview

react-wait is a React Hook that helps manage multiple loading states on a page without any conflict. It simplifies loading state management by managing an array of multiple loading states. The built-in loader component listens to the registered loaders and immediately becomes a loading state. react-wait offers a more explicit way to manage waiting experiences, not only for promised/async patterns but also for complete loading management. This makes it different from React’s own Suspense feature, which currently only supports code-splitting and not data-fetching.

Features

• Manages multiple loading states on a page without conflict
• Provides a built-in loader component that immediately becomes a loading state
• Allows for explicit management of waiting experiences, including complete loading management

Installation

To install react-wait, follow these steps:

1. Install:

npm install react-wait

2. Require:

import { WaiterProvider } from 'react-wait';

3. Wrap with the Waiter Context Provider:

const App = () => {
  return (
    <WaiterProvider>
      <YourApp />
    </WaiterProvider>
  );
};

Summary

react-wait is a helpful tool for managing loading states in a React application. It simplifies the process by managing multiple loading states without conflict and provides a built-in loader component for immediate loading state updates. Unlike React’s Suspense feature, react-wait allows for more explicit and complete loading management. It is easy to install and use, making it a valuable tool for React developers.