Underrated React Hooks you’re missing out on
Blog post from LogRocket
React Hooks provide functional components with core functionalities traditionally requiring class components, allowing developers to maintain functional components across projects of varying sizes. The article explores three specific React Hooks—useImperativeHandle, useLayoutEffect, and useDebugValue—that offer unique capabilities for specific use cases. useImperativeHandle enables parent components to access certain child component values or functions through a ref, facilitating bidirectional data flow without complex state management. useLayoutEffect is similar to useEffect but executes synchronously before the browser updates the display, making it suitable for scenarios where DOM updates need to precede visual updates. useDebugValue enhances the developer experience by allowing custom Hooks to log information in React DevTools, providing clearer insights during debugging. Together, these Hooks address niche scenarios that can streamline development processes and improve application performance in React projects.