Overview:

React Simple Infinite Scroll is designed to streamline the infinite scrolling experience for developers. It provides a straightforward way to load more content as the user scrolls, utilizing a sentinel div to detect when additional items need to be fetched. This component is particularly useful when dealing with scenarios where windowing techniques aren’t feasible, making it a great solution for fetching a manageable number of rows from a data source.

By leveraging the sentinel approach, this package allows for efficient loading without significantly complicating the development process. While there are some performance considerations for extremely large lists, it excels in environments where API constraints limit the ability to fetch total item counts. This is a handy tool for anyone looking to implement an efficient infinite scrolling feature in their application.

Features:

• Sentinel Div: Utilizes a sentinel div with a React ref, measuring its position to trigger loading new content when it comes into view.
• Automatic Loading: Calls the onLoadMore() function when the user has scrolled to the bottom, ensuring a seamless experience.
• Threshold Setting: Customize the scroll threshold with a numeric setting that defines how many pixels prior to the sentinel entering the viewport should the loading trigger activate.
• Throttle Control: Adjust the throttle setting to limit the frequency of getBoundingClientRect() calls, balancing performance and responsiveness.
• Flexible Rendering: Use the render() prop or a custom component to easily integrate the sentinel within more complex layouts.
• Robust for Large Lists: While not ideal for thousands of rows, it works perfectly for a few hundred, making it a great option for specific use cases.
• Error Handling: Provides clear warnings to ensure users know the importance of the sentinel’s presence in the DOM to avoid unexpected issues.