Mastering Date Selection in React with React Datepicker

Implementing a date picker in your React applications doesn’t have to be complicated. With React Datepicker, you can easily integrate a smooth date selection interface into your app. In this article, we’ll show you how to set up and use React Datepicker with a minimal setup.

Before we jump into the code, let’s first install the necessary package to enable the date picker component in our project. Run the following command in your project directory:

npm install react-datepicker

You’ll also need the CSS for styling:

import "react-datepicker/dist/react-datepicker.css";

Now, let’s create a basic DatePickerBasic component. This will allow users to select a date and display it in a simple input field.

import { useState } from "react";
import DatePicker from "react-datepicker";
import "react-datepicker/dist/react-datepicker.css";

export const DatePickerBasic = () => {
  const [selectedDate, setDate] = useState(null);

  return (
    <DatePicker
      selected={selectedDate}
      onChange={(date) => setDate(date)}
      placeholderText="Select a Date"
    />
  );
}

React Datepicker offers an elegant way to integrate a date picker into your application. In just a few steps, you can provide users with a clear and easy-to-use interface for selecting dates. Add this to your toolkit for a smoother user experience! For more information, check out React Datepicker’s official website.

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