𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗰𝘁 + 𝗠𝗮𝗽𝗯𝗼𝘅 𝗚𝗟 𝗝𝗦: 𝗖𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗼𝗽𝘂𝗽𝘀
Mapbox and React often fight. Mapbox manages its own DOM. React uses a virtual DOM. This makes custom markers hard to build.
Use React portals to fix this. Portals render React content into Mapbox elements.
Use this pattern:
- Wrap markers in React components.
- Use createPortal for custom content.
- Fetch data using map bounds.
- Update data when you pan or zoom.
React handles the component life. It adds markers when data arrives. It removes markers when data leaves. Mapbox handles the position.
This works for:
- Real estate maps.
- Store locators.
- Event explorers.
You get clean code. You get custom styles. You get a smooth user experience.