Patrick Moore

Posted on Jan 19

Advanced Tab-Accordion Hybrid Components with react-tabbordion in React

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react-tabbordion is a flexible library for creating hybrid tab-accordion components in React applications. It combines the functionality of tabs and accordions, automatically switching between tab and accordion layouts based on screen size, making it perfect for responsive designs. This guide walks through advanced usage of react-tabbordion with React, including responsive behavior, custom styling, and complex configurations. This is part 69 of a series on using react-tabbordion with React.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have:

Node.js version 14.0 or higher installed
npm, yarn, or pnpm package manager
A React project (version 16.8 or higher) or create-react-app setup
Basic knowledge of React hooks (useState, useEffect)
Familiarity with JavaScript/TypeScript
Understanding of responsive design principles

Installation

Install react-tabbordion using your preferred package manager:

npm install react-tabbordion

Or with yarn:

yarn add react-tabbordion

Or with pnpm:

pnpm add react-tabbordion

After installation, your package.json should include:

{
  "dependencies": {
    "react-tabbordion": "^4.0.0",
    "react": "^18.0.0",
    "react-dom": "^18.0.0"
  }
}

Project Setup

react-tabbordion requires minimal setup. Import the components and you're ready to use them.

First Example / Basic Usage

Let's create a simple tab-accordion. Create a new file src/TabbordionExample.jsx:

// src/TabbordionExample.jsx
import React from 'react';
import Tabbordion from 'react-tabbordion';

function TabbordionExample() {
  const items = [
    {
      label: 'Tab 1',
      panel: <div><p>Content for tab 1</p></div>
    },
    {
      label: 'Tab 2',
      panel: <div><p>Content for tab 2</p></div>
    },
    {
      label: 'Tab 3',
      panel: <div><p>Content for tab 3</p></div>
    }
  ];

  return (
    <div style={{ padding: '20px', maxWidth: '800px', margin: '0 auto' }}>
      <h2>Basic Tabbordion Example</h2>
      <Tabbordion items={items} />
    </div>
  );
}

export default TabbordionExample;

Update your App.jsx:

// src/App.jsx
import React from 'react';
import TabbordionExample from './TabbordionExample';
import './App.css';

function App() {
  return (
    <div className="App">
      <TabbordionExample />
    </div>
  );
}

export default App;

This creates a basic tab-accordion that switches between tab and accordion layouts based on screen size.

Understanding the Basics

react-tabbordion provides a hybrid component:

Tabbordion component: Main component that switches between tabs and accordion
Responsive behavior: Automatically switches layout based on breakpoint
Items array: Array of objects with label and panel
Customizable: Configurable breakpoints and behavior
Accessible: Built-in accessibility features

Key concepts for advanced usage:

Items structure: Each item has a label and panel
Responsive breakpoint: Component switches at a configurable breakpoint
Tab mode: Horizontal tabs on larger screens
Accordion mode: Vertical accordion on smaller screens
State management: Component manages its own state

Here's an example with custom breakpoint and styling:

// src/AdvancedTabbordionExample.jsx
import React from 'react';
import Tabbordion from 'react-tabbordion';

function AdvancedTabbordionExample() {
  const items = [
    {
      label: 'Overview',
      panel: (
        <div style={{ padding: '20px' }}>
          <h3>Overview</h3>
          <p>This is the overview content. It can contain any React components.</p>
        </div>
      )
    },
    {
      label: 'Details',
      panel: (
        <div style={{ padding: '20px' }}>
          <h3>Details</h3>
          <p>This is the details content with more information.</p>
          <ul>
            <li>Item 1</li>
            <li>Item 2</li>
            <li>Item 3</li>
          </ul>
        </div>
      )
    },
    {
      label: 'Settings',
      panel: (
        <div style={{ padding: '20px' }}>
          <h3>Settings</h3>
          <p>Configure your settings here.</p>
        </div>
      )
    }
  ];

  return (
    <div style={{ padding: '20px', maxWidth: '900px', margin: '0 auto' }}>
      <h2>Advanced Tabbordion Example</h2>
      <Tabbordion
        items={items}
        mode="tabs"
        breakpoint={768}
      />
    </div>
  );
}

export default AdvancedTabbordionExample;

Practical Example / Building Something Real

Let's build a comprehensive product information component:

// src/ProductInfoTabbordion.jsx
import React, { useState } from 'react';
import Tabbordion from 'react-tabbordion';

function ProductInfoTabbordion() {
  const [activeTab, setActiveTab] = useState(0);

  const items = [
    {
      label: 'Description',
      panel: (
        <div style={{ padding: '20px' }}>
          <h3>Product Description</h3>
          <p>
            This is a high-quality product designed for modern use. It features
            excellent build quality and comes with a comprehensive warranty.
          </p>
          <p>
            The product includes all necessary accessories and documentation
            to get you started right away.
          </p>
        </div>
      )
    },
    {
      label: 'Specifications',
      panel: (
        <div style={{ padding: '20px' }}>
          <h3>Technical Specifications</h3>
          <table style={{ width: '100%', borderCollapse: 'collapse' }}>
            <tbody>
              <tr style={{ borderBottom: '1px solid #ddd' }}>
                <td style={{ padding: '8px', fontWeight: 'bold' }}>Dimensions</td>
                <td style={{ padding: '8px' }}>10 x 8 x 2 inches</td>
              </tr>
              <tr style={{ borderBottom: '1px solid #ddd' }}>
                <td style={{ padding: '8px', fontWeight: 'bold' }}>Weight</td>
                <td style={{ padding: '8px' }}>1.5 lbs</td>
              </tr>
              <tr style={{ borderBottom: '1px solid #ddd' }}>
                <td style={{ padding: '8px', fontWeight: 'bold' }}>Material</td>
                <td style={{ padding: '8px' }}>Premium Quality</td>
              </tr>
              <tr>
                <td style={{ padding: '8px', fontWeight: 'bold' }}>Warranty</td>
                <td style={{ padding: '8px' }}>2 years</td>
              </tr>
            </tbody>
          </table>
        </div>
      )
    },
    {
      label: 'Reviews',
      panel: (
        <div style={{ padding: '20px' }}>
          <h3>Customer Reviews</h3>
          <div style={{ marginBottom: '20px', padding: '15px', backgroundColor: '#f8f9fa', borderRadius: '4px' }}>
            <div style={{ fontWeight: 'bold', marginBottom: '5px' }}>John Doe</div>
            <div style={{ color: '#666', marginBottom: '5px' }}>★★★★★</div>
            <p style={{ margin: 0 }}>Excellent product! Highly recommended.</p>
          </div>
          <div style={{ padding: '15px', backgroundColor: '#f8f9fa', borderRadius: '4px' }}>
            <div style={{ fontWeight: 'bold', marginBottom: '5px' }}>Jane Smith</div>
            <div style={{ color: '#666', marginBottom: '5px' }}>★★★★☆</div>
            <p style={{ margin: 0 }}>Good quality, fast shipping.</p>
          </div>
        </div>
      )
    },
    {
      label: 'Shipping',
      panel: (
        <div style={{ padding: '20px' }}>
          <h3>Shipping Information</h3>
          <p>Free shipping on orders over $50.</p>
          <p>Standard shipping: 3-5 business days</p>
          <p>Express shipping: 1-2 business days (additional fee)</p>
        </div>
      )
    }
  ];

  return (
    <div style={{ padding: '20px', maxWidth: '1000px', margin: '0 auto' }}>
      <h1>Product Information</h1>
      <Tabbordion
        items={items}
        mode="auto"
        breakpoint={768}
        onTabChange={(index) => setActiveTab(index)}
      />
    </div>
  );
}

export default ProductInfoTabbordion;

Now create a settings panel:

// src/SettingsTabbordion.jsx
import React, { useState } from 'react';
import Tabbordion from 'react-tabbordion';

function SettingsTabbordion() {
  const [settings, setSettings] = useState({
    notifications: true,
    darkMode: false,
    analytics: true
  });

  const handleSettingChange = (key, value) => {
    setSettings(prev => ({ ...prev, [key]: value }));
  };

  const items = [
    {
      label: 'General',
      panel: (
        <div style={{ padding: '20px' }}>
          <h3>General Settings</h3>
          <label style={{ display: 'block', marginBottom: '15px' }}>
            <input
              type="checkbox"
              checked={settings.darkMode}
              onChange={(e) => handleSettingChange('darkMode', e.target.checked)}
              style={{ marginRight: '8px' }}
            />
            Enable dark mode
          </label>
          <label style={{ display: 'block', marginBottom: '15px' }}>
            <input
              type="checkbox"
              checked={settings.analytics}
              onChange={(e) => handleSettingChange('analytics', e.target.checked)}
              style={{ marginRight: '8px' }}
            />
            Share analytics data
          </label>
        </div>
      )
    },
    {
      label: 'Notifications',
      panel: (
        <div style={{ padding: '20px' }}>
          <h3>Notification Settings</h3>
          <label style={{ display: 'block', marginBottom: '15px' }}>
            <input
              type="checkbox"
              checked={settings.notifications}
              onChange={(e) => handleSettingChange('notifications', e.target.checked)}
              style={{ marginRight: '8px' }}
            />
            Enable notifications
          </label>
          <label style={{ display: 'block', marginBottom: '15px' }}>
            <input
              type="checkbox"
              style={{ marginRight: '8px' }}
            />
            Email notifications
          </label>
          <label style={{ display: 'block' }}>
            <input
              type="checkbox"
              style={{ marginRight: '8px' }}
            />
            Push notifications
          </label>
        </div>
      )
    },
    {
      label: 'Privacy',
      panel: (
        <div style={{ padding: '20px' }}>
          <h3>Privacy Settings</h3>
          <label style={{ display: 'block', marginBottom: '15px' }}>
            <input
              type="checkbox"
              style={{ marginRight: '8px' }}
            />
            Allow cookies
          </label>
          <label style={{ display: 'block', marginBottom: '15px' }}>
            <input
              type="checkbox"
              style={{ marginRight: '8px' }}
            />
            Share data with partners
          </label>
        </div>
      )
    }
  ];

  return (
    <div style={{ padding: '20px', maxWidth: '800px', margin: '0 auto' }}>
      <h2>Settings</h2>
      <Tabbordion
        items={items}
        mode="auto"
        breakpoint={640}
      />
    </div>
  );
}

export default SettingsTabbordion;

Update your App.jsx:

// src/App.jsx
import React from 'react';
import ProductInfoTabbordion from './ProductInfoTabbordion';
import SettingsTabbordion from './SettingsTabbordion';
import './App.css';

function App() {
  return (
    <div className="App">
      <ProductInfoTabbordion />
      <SettingsTabbordion />
    </div>
  );
}

export default App;

This example demonstrates:

Product information component
Settings panel with forms
Responsive behavior
Custom content in panels
State management
Event handling

Common Issues / Troubleshooting

Component not displaying: Make sure you're importing Tabbordion correctly from 'react-tabbordion'. Check that the items array is properly formatted.
Responsive not working: Set the breakpoint prop to control when the component switches between tab and accordion modes. The default breakpoint may need adjustment.
Items not showing: Ensure each item in the array has both label and panel properties. The panel should be a React element or component.
Mode not changing: Use mode="auto" for automatic switching, mode="tabs" for always tabs, or mode="accordion" for always accordion.
Styling issues: The component provides default styles. You can override them using CSS or by passing custom className props.
State management: The component manages its own state by default. Use onTabChange callback if you need to track the active tab externally.

Next Steps

Now that you have an advanced understanding of react-tabbordion:

Explore all available configuration options
Learn about custom styling and theming
Implement nested tabbordions
Add animations and transitions
Create custom breakpoints
Integrate with routing libraries
Learn about other tab/accordion libraries
Check the official repository: https://github.com/Merri/react-tabbordion

Summary

You've successfully integrated react-tabbordion into your React application with advanced features including responsive behavior, product information displays, and settings panels. react-tabbordion provides a flexible solution for creating hybrid tab-accordion components that adapt to different screen sizes.

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