What’s new in React 16.8 – React Hooks!

The latest version of React 16.8 will have stable “hook” implementation announced by Dan Abramov. The extensive feature - hook was first mentioned in React 16.7- alpha and now its stable version is released recently in 2019.

According to news, React hook will allow to support its stable implementation in React DOM and React DOM server, React shallow renderer and React Test renderer. React hook can be supported by the DevTools and is compatible with the latest version of Typescript and flow. Using Hook, developer can also obtain maximum leverage using new lint rule “eslint-plugin-react-hooks”. It will help in adopting best practises which are compatible with hook.

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What is React Hook?

Hooks are basically those functions which can allow app developers to use the React state and life cycle characteristics. React developers can use the react 16.8 features and state them without writing classes while coding of application. React hook will help to reduce developer’s tasks and make it easier. It has many advantages to use such as component splitting, easy use of react component and many others too.

Here are the features of 16.8.

  • Using hook, you can use more react functions without using classes.

  • It has improved useReducer hook lazy initialization API in updated version React 16.8.

  • React hook can provide more synchronous support with the addition of thenables to React.lazy().

  • You can share the logic for state creation and their updates due to decoupling of logic in React 16.8.

  • useImperativeHandle is the updated name for useImperativeMethods Hook.

  • Hook can help a programmer to  write the components of the code in a simpler and easier way to provide attractive user experience.

  • Hooks can help to split one component into multiple smaller functions based on related pieces

  • Object.is algorithm will compare the value of useState and useReducer. 

React is most popular Mobile App Development platform compare to other avail platforms. It is mainly used for building complex and customized mobile application. React is bringing and improving their features for the developers. Its main aim is to provide more comfort and convenience to the developers.

Moreover, Hook has its own set of functionalities with  few limitations. Hook can be used in the React function components and in custom hooks. It will help in writing less and maintain clean code. Well, if you are looking to get benefits of React with hooks or have an amazing idea for building mobile application then consult our React native app development team CMARIXTechnolabs.