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Why a Single React Hook for CRUD Can Backfire

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from DEV Community ·

A developer consolidated all CRUD operations into one React hook for a simple admin panel, but the approach became unwieldy as the app grew. The hook bundled list queries, detail queries, and mutations, violating separation of concerns. The author warns that optimizing for short-term convenience can lead to maintenance headaches.

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This cautionary tale is a reminder that even with tools like React Query, architectural discipline matters more than clever shortcuts.
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I put my entire CRUD in one React hook. It felt efficient. Then it wasn’t. →
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