Mastering React refs: When and How to Use forwardRef, useRef, and useImperativeHandle

This article explains how React refs work with native elements, class components, and function components, demonstrates using useRef, forwardRef, and useImperativeHandle, and discusses the benefits, drawbacks, and alternative patterns for exposing component instances and DOM nodes.

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Mastering React refs: When and How to Use forwardRef, useRef, and useImperativeHandle

Rare Earth Juejin Tech Community

May 8, 2024 · Frontend Development

Sharing State Between Parent and Child Components in React: useImperativeHandle vs useShareState Hook

This article examines the common React modal communication problem, compares the conventional controlled‑component callback approach with the useImperativeHandle solution, and introduces a novel pair of hooks (useShareState and useShareValue) that enable seamless state sharing between parent and child components.

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Sharing State Between Parent and Child Components in React: useImperativeHandle vs useShareState Hook

KooFE Frontend Team

Mar 28, 2023 · Frontend Development

Master React Refs: From DOM Access to Imperative APIs

Learn how to use React refs—including useRef, forwardRef, and useImperativeHandle—to access DOM elements, create custom imperative APIs, and build interactive forms with focus and shake effects, while understanding best practices for when to employ refs versus state or props.

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Master React Refs: From DOM Access to Imperative APIs