This repo provides a detailed analysis of various calendar libraries considered for integration into our project. The evaluation is based on a set of predefined criteria tailored to meet both technical requirements and user experience expectations.

The following features and considerations were central to our analysis:

• Download Count & Issue Tracking: Assessment of library popularity and active maintenance through GitHub statistics.
• Dependency Review: Verification of dependencies to avoid undesirable affiliations and minimize bloat.
• Customization Flexibility: Ability to customize aspects like date ranges, input formatting, and UI components.
• Mobile Optimization: Ensuring that the library performs well on mobile devices.
• Custom Components & Validation: Support for adding custom components and implementing custom validation logic.
• Accessibility & Localization: Compliance with accessibility standards and support for multiple languages.

• airbnb/react-dates

  • Repository: GitHub
  • Reason for Dropping: No updates in the past 2 years; depends on moment.js.

• react-multi-date-picker

  • Repository: GitHub
  • Reason for Dropping: Developers based in regions conflicting with project policies.

• atlaskit/datetime-picker

  • Repository: Bitbucket
  • Reason for Dropping: Overly reliant on Atlassian's design kit.

• Repository: gpbl/react-day-picker
• Downloads: 1,420,565 weekly
• Bundle Size: 36.7kB + 75.9kB (date-fns)
• Star Count: 5.8k
• Issue Count: 7 open, 826 closed
• Transitive Dependencies: None; requires date-fns as a peer dependency

• Repository: Hacker0x01/react-datepicker
• Downloads: 2,254,823 weekly
• Bundle Size: 238.8kB
• Star Count: 7.9k
• Issue Count: 327 open, 1914 closed
• Transitive Dependencies: 5 dependencies

• Repository: wojtekmaj/react-calendar
• Downloads: 573,961 weekly
• Bundle Size: 36.4kB
• Star Count: 3.4k
• Issue Count: 14 open, 521 closed
• Transitive Dependencies: 4 dependencies

• Repository: deseretdigital/dayzed
• Downloads: 61,522 weekly
• Bundle Size: 7.6kB
• Star Count: 652
• Issue Count: 4 open, 27 closed
• Transitive Dependencies: 2 dependencies

The selection process has carefully considered each option against our project's specific requirements and constraints. The final decision will balance functionality, ease of integration, and ongoing maintenance support to ensure a robust implementation.

For further inquiries or suggestions regarding this analysis, please reach out through our project communication channels.