Mastering React Hooks

React Hooks revolutionized the way we write React components. Let's dive deep into how to use them effectively.

Introduction to Hooks

Hooks allow you to use state and other React features without writing a class component. They were introduced in React 16.8.

Common Hooks

useState

The useState hook allows you to add state to functional components. It returns an array with the current state and a function to update it.

useEffect

useEffect lets you perform side effects in functional components. It runs after every render by default, but you can control when it runs.

useContext

useContext allows you to access context values without using a Consumer component, making your code cleaner and more readable.

Best Practices

• Always call hooks at the top level of your component
• Only call hooks from React functions
• Use custom hooks to extract reusable logic
• Keep your effects focused and specific

By following these patterns, you'll write more maintainable and efficient React code.