React Hooks for infinite scroll: An advanced tutorial

Infinite loading is a common pattern in e-commerce applications that allows users to browse products seamlessly without interruption. This article provides a comprehensive guide on creating a custom infinite loading Hook for React, which can also be adapted for frameworks like Vue.js or Svelte. The Hook manages the visible items on a page, such as products or blog posts, but does not handle rendering or API communication directly. Instead, it provides a mechanism for loading additional pages of items, with options for manual, partial, or automatic loading using techniques like pre-fetching and the Intersection Observer API. The article also addresses potential issues, such as handling direct URL page navigation and preventing rendering bugs, while emphasizing the importance of perceived performance by making the application feel responsive and fast. Finally, it encourages developers to experiment with the provided code to customize the infinite loading Hook according to their project's needs, highlighting the balance between user control and automated data loading.