Calling setState() with a function but not using previous state
Calling setState() with a function but not using the previous state in React can lead to inconsistent or incorrect UI updates, especially when the new state depends on the current….
Tag: asynchronous state
Using state updates inside a loop without batching
A common React performance pitfall is making multiple state updates inside loops without proper batching, which can lead to: The Problem Why this is problematic: Correct Solutions 1. Single Batch….
Calling setState() with a function but not using previous state
A common React anti-pattern is using the functional form of setState() (or state setters in hooks) without actually utilizing the previous state parameter. This unnecessarily complicates code and can sometimes….
Modifying state directly instead of using setState()
A critical React mistake is modifying state directly rather than using the proper setState() method (for class components) or state setter function (for functional components). The Problem Why this is….
Accessing state immediately after setState() before it updates
Understanding Asynchronous State Updates in React A common pitfall in React development is trying to access updated state values immediately after calling setState or the state setter from useState. This….
Updating state without wrapping inside a function in useState
Proper State Updates with useState in React When working with React’s useState hook, it’s important to understand how to properly update state to avoid stale state issues and ensure reliable….
Accessing state immediately after setting it – State updates are asynchronous
Understanding Asynchronous State Updates in React A common mistake in React is assuming that state updates happen immediately when you call setState() or the state setter from useState(). Here’s what….
Jotai – Atom-Based State Management
Jotai is a modern state management library for React that takes inspiration from Recoil’s atomic model but with a simpler API and smaller bundle size. It’s particularly well-suited for applications….
Recoil for Simpler State Management
Recoil is a state management library developed by Facebook, designed to manage the global state of React applications in a simpler and more scalable way. It offers a more declarative….