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[15] Why Hooks Suck

Hooks are all the rage in React these days but they actually have a pretty bad API design that leads to bugs and frustration. In this episode we will take a look at the design, discuss what makes it bad, why...


Hooks are all the rage in React these days but they actually have a pretty bad API design that leads to bugs and frustration. In this episode we will take a look at the design, discuss what makes it bad, why it is that way, what the React team can do about it, and finally, what we as users of React can do about it in the meantime. So tune in and learn how to make hooks work better for you!

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