The SwipeConfig type is a crucial part of the Swiperia library, providing a flexible configuration interface for customizing the behavior of swipe gestures in your application. This configuration allows developers to fine-tune how swipe interactions are recognized and handled, ensuring that the swiping experience can be tailored to meet specific requirements of different UI elements or interaction paradigms.

Properties

• threshold (optional): number

  • Description: Specifies the minimum distance (in pixels) that a touch or pointer movement must travel to be considered a valid swipe. This property helps in distinguishing between a swipe and a tap or click, preventing false swipe detections when the user intends only to tap or click.
  • Default Value: If not specified, a sensible default value (usually around 10 pixels) should be assumed, providing a balance between responsiveness and accidental swipe detection.

• allowedTime (optional): number

  • Description: Defines the maximum time (in milliseconds) allowed for the movement to cover the threshold distance. This parameter helps in differentiating between a swipe and a slow drag or scroll, ensuring that the gesture is both quick and deliberate.
  • Default Value: Typically set to a default (e.g., 300 milliseconds) that considers the average speed of a quick swipe, ensuring that the interaction feels natural and responsive.

Usage Example

Below is an example of how SwipeConfig might be used to instantiate a swiper with custom settings:

import { Swiper, MouseSwiper, TouchSwiper } from 'swiperia';
 
// Element where the swiper will be applied
const targetElement = document.getElementById('my-swipe-area');
 
// Configuration for the swiper
const swipeConfig = {
  threshold: 20,  // Minimum swipe distance of 20 pixels
  allowedTime: 250  // Maximum time of 250 milliseconds to travel the threshold distance
};
 
// Creating a new Swiper instance with custom configuration
const mySwiper = new Swiper(targetElement, [MouseSwiper, TouchSwiper], swipeConfig);
 
// Listening to swipe events
mySwiper.listen((event) => {
  console.log('Swipe detected:', event);
});

Best Practices

• Threshold Adjustment: Consider the size of the target elements and the typical interaction mode (e.g., thumb or finger swipes on mobile, mouse drags on desktop) when setting the threshold. Larger elements and touch-based interactions might benefit from a slightly higher threshold to prevent accidental swipes.
• Timing Sensitivity: The allowedTime should be set based on the expected quickness of a swipe. For more dynamic and responsive elements, a shorter time might be appropriate, whereas more static elements might use a longer time to reduce false positives.

By configuring SwipeConfig appropriately, developers can enhance the user experience by making swipes more intuitive and tailored to the specific context of the application.