iOS and Android tags are used, but not explained

[C-Otto]

Description

The documentation makes liberal use of tags labelled 'iOS' and 'Android', without explaining the consequence of having a tag on some functionality.

What is the problem?

As a beginner I'd like to read the documentation and understand what to do, what to expect. Currently, I just realize that a feature is related to iOS or Android, but I don't know enough to gain any insights.

How can we address it?

Add a hover text or link that explains the meaning of the tag. Add a legend to the documentation that explains the meaning of tags (and other symbols) used.

Why is it important?

The tag seems to convey important information, but as a beginner I don't understand what kind of information that might be.

Who needs this?

New learners.

When should this happen (use version numbers if needed)?

Examples:

• https://reactnative.dev/docs/activityindicator#hideswhenstopped-ios
• https://reactnative.dev/docs/statusbar#currentheight-android

[C-Otto]

I guess this is the documentation I'm supposed to find? Adding the tag symbols here might be a good first step.

https://reactnative.dev/docs/platform-specific-code

Certain components may have properties that work on one platform only. All of these props are annotated with @platform and have a small badge next to them on the website.

[cortinico]

Add a hover text or link that explains the meaning of the tag

This sounds like a good addition. Do you want to try to send a PR?

[C-Otto]

No. I'm too stupid for CSS, sorry.

[github-actions]

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[C-Otto]

It certainly didn't fix itself. Please disable this bot.

[github-actions]

👋 Hey there, it looks like there has been no activity on this issue in the last 90 days. Has the issue been fixed, or does it still require the community attention? This issue will be closed in the next 7 days if no further activity occurs. Thank you for your contributions.

[C-Otto]

It certainly didn't fix itself. Please disable this bot.

[leotm]

@github-actions bot will haunt you...

till you sacrifice dat PhD for some cool flexbox Udemy course (;

[C-Otto]

I'd rather be haunted than do frontend stuff.

[mwelwankuta]

I'm working on this issue