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How can I silence ESlint errors related to prop validation without compromising app safety


There are a few ways to silence ESLint errors related to prop validation without compromising the safety of your React Native app:

1. Use TypeScript Interfaces Instead of PropTypes:
As mentioned in the search results, you can use TypeScript interfaces to define and validate your component props. This allows you to leverage the type-checking capabilities of TypeScript, which can be more robust than PropTypes validation. By disabling the `react/prop-types` rule in your ESLint configuration, you can avoid the ESLint errors while still maintaining strong type safety.

javascript
   // Using TypeScript interfaces
   interface MyComponentProps {
     title: string;
     onPress: () => void;
   }

   const MyComponent = ({ title, onPress }: MyComponentProps) => {
     // component implementation
   };
   

2. Disable the `react/prop-types` Rule Selectively:
If you have a mix of TypeScript and JavaScript components in your project, you can selectively disable the `react/prop-types` rule for the TypeScript components. This way, you can still benefit from prop validation in your JavaScript components while avoiding the ESLint errors in your TypeScript components.

javascript
   // .eslintrc.js
   module.exports = {
     rules: {
       'react/prop-types': ['error', { ignore: ['MyTypescriptComponent'] }],
     },
   };
   

3. Use a Custom ESLint Rule:
You can create a custom ESLint rule that checks for prop validation in a way that is compatible with your TypeScript setup. This allows you to maintain the benefits of prop validation while addressing the specific issues you're facing with the built-in `react/prop-types` rule.

javascript
   // custom-prop-types-rule.js
   module.exports = {
     meta: {
       type: 'problem',
       docs: {
         description: 'Ensure props are validated',
         category: 'Possible Errors',
         recommended: true,
       },
     },
     create: (context) => {
       // Implement your custom rule logic here
     },
   };
   

Then, you can add this custom rule to your ESLint configuration:

javascript
   // .eslintrc.js
   module.exports = {
     rules: {
       'custom-prop-types-rule': 'error',
     },
   };
   

4. Use a Prop Validation Library:
As mentioned in the search results, libraries like `yup` and `zod` provide a more declarative and robust way to define and validate prop types. You can integrate these libraries into your React Native project and use them alongside TypeScript to ensure prop validation without relying on the `react/prop-types` rule.

By using these approaches, you can effectively silence ESLint errors related to prop validation while maintaining the safety and robustness of your React Native application.

Citations:
[1] https://www.linkedin.com/posts/deba-dip-bhowmik-237b30216_eslint-activity-7110179267434475520-x50p
[2] https://www.askhandle.com/blog/why-does-eslint-show-errors-for-react-component-props-validation
[3] https://harvtronix.com/blog/use-typescript-interfaces-instead-of-eslint-proptypes-validation/
[4] https://github.com/typescript-eslint/typescript-eslint/issues/3075
[5] https://stackoverflow.com/questions/38684925/react-eslint-error-missing-in-props-validation