Error Boundaries in React 16

React version 16 introduces several notable features, including error boundaries, fragments, and improved server-side rendering. Error boundaries are a key enhancement, allowing developers to contain JavaScript errors within specific components, preventing them from crashing the entire application. These boundaries function similarly to try-catch statements, catching errors in their child component trees and providing a fallback UI. For complex applications, multiple error boundaries can be used to independently manage different parts. Additionally, integrating error monitoring services like Rollbar with error boundaries provides a mechanism to track and report errors, offering developers insights into user experiences and enabling them to address issues proactively. Implementing error boundaries in React involves creating a component class with a componentDidCatch method to catch and handle errors, and including this error boundary around potentially problematic components. This strategic error management not only improves user experience but also helps developers swiftly fix issues before they escalate.