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How much do you know about React refs?
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How much do you know about React refs?

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What is the purpose of using refs in React?

  • To trigger new renders
  • To update state automatically
  • To store information without triggering new renders (correct)
  • To replace state entirely
  • Which React Hook is used to add a ref to a component?

  • useRef (correct)
  • useState
  • useContext
  • useEffect
  • What is a ref in React?

  • A function that triggers new renders
  • A variable that is automatically updated by React
  • A component that stores state
  • A plain JavaScript object with a mutable "current" property (correct)
  • How can the value of a ref be accessed?

    <p>Through the ref.current property</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Does changing a ref's value trigger a component re-render?

    <p>No</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can refs be used to point to?

    <p>Anything</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Can refs be combined with state in a single component?

    <p>Yes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When are refs useful for storing information?

    <p>Only for information needed by event handlers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is more appropriate for information needed for rendering?

    <p>State</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should refs be used?

    <p>With care and safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    • Refs in React are used to "remember" information without triggering new renders
    • The useRef Hook is used to add a ref to a component
    • The ref is a plain JavaScript object with a mutable "current" property
    • The ref's value can be accessed through the ref.current property
    • Changing a ref's value does not trigger a component re-render
    • Refs can be used to point to anything, not just numbers
    • Refs can be combined with state in a single component
    • Refs are useful for storing information only needed by event handlers
    • State is more appropriate for information needed for rendering
    • Refs should be used safely and with care.

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    Test your knowledge of React refs with this informative quiz! Learn about the benefits of using refs to store information without triggering new renders, how to add a ref with the useRef Hook, and the properties of a ref object. Discover the many use cases for refs, including combining them with state in a single component and using them to store information only needed by event handlers. Brush up on best practices for using refs safely and effectively in your React projects.

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