How is getSnapshotBeforeUpdate implemented with Hooks?
Blog post from LogRocket
React Hooks have been widely adopted since their introduction, but they cannot replicate all class lifecycle methods, specifically getSnapshotBeforeUpdate and componentDidCatch, which remain without Hook equivalents. An exploration into implementing getSnapshotBeforeUpdate using Hooks like useLayoutEffect and useEffect reveals limitations, as these Hooks are invoked during React's "commit phase," after the DOM has been updated, preventing access to the pre-update snapshot. A custom Hook, useGetSnapshotBeforeUpdate, was created to simulate this behavior by tracking previous props and state, but it ultimately fails to capture the snapshot before the DOM update. This exercise highlights the challenges and learning opportunities in understanding React Hooks and their constraints within the framework.