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React YouTube Playlist v3 Release

Version 3 of the React YouTube Playlist library is out! 🥳

Here are the notable highlights.

This release comes with one breaking change.

  • The uniqueName prop is deprecated. The library no longer needs a unique ID.
  • 100% dependency free!
  • Optimized to avoid running on the main thread.

How to Update the React YouTube Playlist Package

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Here are the steps required to upgrade to the latest version:

  1. Install the latest version

    Terminal
    npm install @codesweetly/react-youtube-playlist@latest

    Alternatively, you can use Yarn or pnpm like so:

    Yarn Installation
    yarn upgrade @codesweetly/react-youtube-playlist --latest
    PNPM Installation
    pnpm update @codesweetly/react-youtube-playlist --latest
  2. Delete the uniqueName prop

    <YouTubePlaylist
    apiKey="YOUR_YOUTUBE_API_KEY"
    playlistId="YOUR_YOUTUBE_PLAYLIST_ID"
    uniqueName="THIS_PLAYLIST_INSTANCE_NAME"
    />

How to Use the React YouTube Playlist Package

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See the complete project-based guide to learn how to add the YouTubePlaylist package to your React applications. You can use the library with Vite, NextJS, Remix, or any other React app.