Podcasts Technology Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats React Hooks - 1 Year Later

React Hooks - 1 Year Later

Published: March 18, 2020, 1 p.m.

In this episode of Syntax, Scott and Wes talk about React Hooks, one year later \u2014 what\u2019s changed, how to use them, and more!

Sanity - Sponsor

Sanity.io\xa0is a real-time headless CMS with a fully customizable Content Studio built in React. Get a Sanity powered site up and running in minutes at\xa0sanity.io/create. Get an awesome supercharged free developer plan on\xa0sanity.io/syntax.

Sentry - Sponsor

If you want to know what\u2019s happening with your errors, track them with\xa0Sentry. Sentry is open-source error tracking that helps developers monitor and fix crashes in real time. Cut your time on error resolution from five hours to five minutes. It works with any language and integrates with dozens of other services. Syntax listeners can get two months for free by visiting\xa0Sentry.io\xa0and using the coupon code \u201ctastytreat\u201d.

Show Notes

1:26 - Hooks vs Render Props

  • Hooks win hands down
  • useState
  • useReducer
  • useRef
  • useContext
  • useEffect
  • Custom hooks to hide and encapsulate functionality

35:06 - How we use them

  • Scott

    • Index that imports all custom hooks
    • Babel alias to hooks folder
    • Import { useHook } from \u2018hooks\u2019
    • useContextState

  • Wes

    • useResizeObserver
    • useForm
    • useGridRower
    • useWickedFavIcon

45:54 - Which built-in hooks do we not use?

  • useImperativeHandle
  • useCallback
  • useDebugValue

48:22 - Are hooks harder to learn?

  • Wes: Yes \u2014 but easier to maintain after the fact
  • Scott: Yes \u2014 harder conceptually and initially but easier after concepts are understood

50:29 - Are classes going away?

  • Wes: I say yes
  • Scott: Double yes
Links \xd7\xd7\xd7 SIIIIICK \xd7\xd7\xd7 PIIIICKS \xd7\xd7\xd7 Shameless Plugs
  • Scott:\xa0All Courses\xa0- Sign up for the year and save 25%!
  • Wes:\xa0All Courses\xa0- Use the coupon code \u2018Syntax\u2019 for $10 off!
Tweet us your tasty treats!