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React Hooks Explained

Understanding React hooks and how to use them effectively.

June 28, 2026
React
JavaScript
Development

useState

Manage state in functional components.

const [count, setCount] = useState(0);

useEffect

Handle side effects.

useEffect(() => {
  // Side effect
  return () => {
    // Cleanup
  };
}, [dependencies]);

useContext

Share state across components without prop drilling.

Custom Hooks

Create reusable logic with custom hooks.