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Modern React: Why Developers Are Ditching useEffect
A developer explains how they reduced useEffect usage by 80% in React apps by avoiding unnecessary state synchronization. The hook should only synchronize with external systems like APIs or WebSockets, not derive state from props. Simple computed values and direct prop usage eliminate extra renders and complexity.
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The advice is solid but not new—React docs have long warned against overusing useEffect; this reinforces best practices for cleaner code.
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