Stack & Tabs
Stack and tabs are fundamental navigation patterns in React Native applications that enable you to create intuitive and organized user interfaces. Stack navigation manages a hierarchical flow of screens where users can navigate forward and backward, while tab navigation provides quick access to different sections of your app through persistent bottom or top tabs. Together, these patterns form the backbone of most mobile app navigation systems, allowing developers to structure complex applications with clear user pathways and seamless transitions between different app sections.
Key Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Stack | A stack navigator is a type of navigation container that manages a stack of screens. Each screen is pushed onto the stack, and when a screen is popped, it is removed from the stack. |
| Tabs | A tab navigator is a type of navigation container that manages a set of tabs. Each tab is a screen, and when a tab is selected, it is displayed. |