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React Components

In React, a component is essentially a reusable, self-contained piece of UI code that


encapsulates part of an interface. Components can manage their own content, presentation, and
behavior and are the building blocks of any React application. Here’s an overview of key aspects
of React components:

1. Types of Components

 Functional Components: These are JavaScript functions that return JSX (React’s syntax
that looks similar to HTML). Functional components are typically easier to read and
write, and they’ve become the default choice since React Hooks introduced state
management capabilities in functional components.

 Class Components: These are ES6 classes that extend React.Component and include a
render method to return JSX. Class components were widely used before Hooks were
introduced, as they were needed for components that required state and lifecycle
methods. Now, most developers prefer functional components.

2. Component Props

 Props (short for “properties”) allow data to be passed from one component to another.
Props are read-only and used to pass data from a parent component down to a child
component, making components more flexible and reusable. For instance, <Button
color="blue" /> can pass the color prop to a Button component.

3. Component State

 State is a feature of React components (especially functional ones with Hooks) that allows
components to maintain their own data or status. State changes trigger re-renders,
making the component update based on the new state. You can define state with the
useState Hook in functional components or in a class component's constructor.

4. Component Lifecycle

 Class components have lifecycle methods (e.g., componentDidMount,


componentDidUpdate, componentWillUnmount) that let you perform actions at specific
points in a component’s life. Functional components use the useEffect Hook to handle
lifecycle events.

5. Component Composition

 React components can be combined or composed to build complex UIs. A higher-level


component might include multiple child components within it, passing data and props as
needed to create a cohesive interface. This composition model is part of what makes React
flexible and modular.

6. Reusable Components

 React promotes reusability by making it easy to build and maintain small, isolated
components that can be used across different parts of an application. This approach
reduces code duplication and improves the organization and scalability of the application.
React Components

 Class components have lifecycle methods (e.g., componentDidMount,


componentDidUpdate, componentWillUnmount) that let you perform actions at specific
points in a component’s life. Functional components use the useEffect Hook to handle
lifecycle events.

5. Component Composition

 React components can be combined or composed to build complex UIs. A higher-level


component might include multiple child components within it, passing data and props as
needed to create a cohesive interface. This composition model is part of what makes React
flexible and modular.

6. Reusable Components

 React promotes reusability by making it easy to build and maintain small, isolated
components that can be used across different parts of an application. This approach
reduces code duplication and improves the organization and scalability of the application.

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