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# Pycord Reactive Views
Pycord Reactive Views is a powerful library that extends [Pycord](https://pycord.dev), bringing reactive programming to Discord bot development. It enables developers to create dynamic, responsive user interfaces for their bots with ease.
![Color select example](./assets/color_select.gif)
## Table of Contents
- [What is Reactivity?](#what-is-reactivity)
- [Features](#features)
- [Installation](#installation)
- [Quick Start](#quick-start)
- [Documentation](#documentation)
- [Examples](#examples)
- [Contributing](#contributing)
- [License](#license)
## What is Reactivity?
Reactivity is a programming paradigm commonly used in front-end development. It allows for the creation of dynamic user interfaces that update in real-time based on changes in the underlying data. Pycord Reactive Views brings this powerful concept to Discord bot development.
In Pycord, reactivity is implemented through `View` classes. These classes are responsible for:
- Rendering the user interface
- Updating the UI in response to data changes
- Handling user interactions
## Features
- **Reactive Components**: Create buttons, select menus, and other Discord components that automatically update based on your bot's state.
- **Declarative Syntax**: Define your UI logic in a clear, declarative manner.
- **Easy Integration**: Seamlessly integrates with existing Pycord projects.
- **Performance Optimized**: Efficiently updates only the components that have changed.
## Installation
To install Pycord Reactive Views, use pip:
```bash
pip install pycord-reactive-views
```
Ensure you have Pycord installed as well:
```bash
pip install py-cord
```
## Quick Start
Here's a simple example of a reactive counter view:
```python
from pycord_reactive_views import ReactiveView, ReactiveButton, ReactiveValue
class Counter(ReactiveView):
def __init__(self):
super().__init__()
self.counter = 0
self.counter_button = ReactiveButton(
label=ReactiveValue(lambda: f"Count: {self.counter}", "Count: 0"),
style=ReactiveValue(
lambda: discord.ButtonStyle.primary if self.counter % 2 == 0 else discord.ButtonStyle.secondary,
discord.ButtonStyle.primary,
),
)
self.reset_button = ReactiveButton(
label="Reset",
style=discord.ButtonStyle.danger,
disabled=ReactiveValue(lambda: self.counter == 0, True),
)
self.counter_button.callback = self._increment
self.reset_button.callback = self._reset
self.add_item(self.counter_button)
self.add_item(self.reset_button)
async def _increment(self, interaction: discord.Interaction) -> None:
await interaction.response.defer()
self.counter += 1
await self.update()
async def _reset(self, interaction: discord.Interaction) -> None:
await interaction.response.defer()
self.counter = 0
await self.update()
# Usage in your bot
@bot.command()
async def counter(ctx):
view = Counter()
await Counter().send(ctx)
```
![Counter Example](./assets/counter.gif)
This example demonstrates how to bind a button's label, style, and disabled state to functions that determine their values based on the current state of the counter.
## Documentation
Comprehensive documentation is coming soon. In the meantime, please refer to the examples in the `examples` directory and the inline comments in the source code for guidance on using Pycord Reactive Views.
## Examples
Check out the `examples` directory in our GitHub repository for more detailed examples of how to use Pycord Reactive Views in various scenarios.
## Contributing
We welcome contributions to Pycord Reactive Views! If you'd like to contribute, please:
1. Fork the repository
2. Create a new branch for your feature or bug fix
3. Make your changes and write tests if applicable
4. Submit a pull request with a clear description of your changes
For major changes or feature requests, please open an issue first to discuss what you would like to change.
## License
Pycord Reactive Views is licensed under the MIT License. See the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for more information.