Using hooks inside class components
A fundamental limitation of React is that hooks cannot be used inside class components. This is a deliberate design choice by the React team, as hooks were created specifically for….
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Forgetting to remove event listeners on unmount
Forgetting to Remove Event Listeners on Unmount in React A common memory leak issue in React occurs when event listeners aren’t properly cleaned up when components unmount. This can lead….
Not handling right-click (contextmenu) events properly
Properly Handling Right-Click (Context Menu) Events in React A common oversight in React applications is not properly handling right-click (contextmenu) events, which can lead to broken user experiences or security….
Using arrow functions inside JSX without memoization leading to re-renders
Arrow Functions in JSX Without Memoization A common React performance pitfall is using inline arrow functions in JSX without proper memoization, which can cause unnecessary re-renders of child components. The….
Passing this incorrectly in event handlers (onClick={this.handleClick} vs onClick={this.handleClick.bind(this)})
Properly Passing this in React Event Handlers A common source of confusion in React class components is correctly binding event handlers to maintain proper this context. Here’s a clear breakdown….
Accessing event.target.value after an asynchronous call (SyntheticEvent is nullified)
Accessing event.target.value After Asynchronous Operations in React A common React pitfall is trying to access event.target.value (or other event properties) after an asynchronous operation, when the React SyntheticEvent has already….
Using event.preventDefault() in a non-existent event
A common JavaScript/React mistake is trying to call event.preventDefault() when: The Problem Correct Solutions 1. Proper Event Parameter Handling 2. Safe Event Checking 3. For Async Operations Why This Fails….
Passing a function as a prop but forgetting to bind it in class components
Forgetting to Bind Functions in Class Components A common React class component mistake is passing methods as props without proper binding, which leads to this being undefined when the function….
Trying to set a state variable outside the component function
Trying to Set State Outside a React Component A common React mistake is attempting to modify state variables outside their component function. This violates React’s fundamental principles and will not….
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….