Each room (kitchen, bedroom, bathroom) represents a component.
React components contain particular UI and behaviour, just as rooms have particular purposes and looks.
Let's explore these "rooms" in the world of React!
πΉ Functional Components:
β’ Simpler and more concise.
β’ Stateless (initially).
β’ Use functions to return JSX.
β’ With Hooks, they've become even more powerful!
Example:
πΉ Class Components:
β’ "Component" is React's foundational class.
β’ Components can be defined using JavaScript classes.
β’ React continues to support these class components.
β’ Yet, they're not advised for new projects.
Example:
πΈ Props:
β’ Short for "properties".
β’ A way to pass data from parent to child components.
β’ Immutable (read-only).
πΈ State:
Internal data storage for components.
β’ this.setState() in class components.
β’ useState() hook in functional components.
πΈ Lifecycle Methods & Effects:
β’ Class components have lifecycle methods like componentDidMount(), componentDidUpdate(), etc.
β’ Functional components use the useEffect() hook for similar purposes.
πΈ Composition vs Inheritance:
React favours composition.
Instead of inheriting from a base component, you "compose" your UI by nesting components.
Example:
πΈ Higher-Order Components (HOCs):
A design pattern where a component wraps another, adding additional props or state.
Great for code reuse.
Example:
Components are the essence of React.
They make our UI:
β’ Modular
β’ Maintainable
β’ Intuitive.
Whether you opt for class or functional components, mastering their fundamentals is crucial! π