How hooks changed the game in React

Natalia Kulas - Frontend Engineer

Natalia Kulas

27 June 2019, 3 min read

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In React version 16.7 and below, if you wanted a component to have state or access to lifecycle methods, you needed to build it as a Class component. Functional components didn't include instances.

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  1. Key advantages of hooks
Natalia Kulas - Frontend Engineer

Natalia Kulas

Frontend Engineer

Natalia is a fronted developer. She adores React primarily for its rebellious nature. A cat lover, she’s passionate about psychology and always willing to level up her mindset.

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