Reading: Component Lifecycle / useEffect Hook
Reading
What purpose does useEffect serve in a function component compared to its counterpart(s) in class components?
useEffect serves the same purpose as the componentDidMount, componentDidUpdate, and componentWillUnmount lifecycle methods in class components. It allows a function component to perform side effects, such as making an API call or setting up a subscription.
When using the useEffect Hook:
What does useEffect do?
useEffect is a hook that allows a function component to perform side effects. It is called with a function that contains the code for the side effect.
Why is useEffect called inside a component?
useEffect is called inside a component to specify the side effect that the component should perform.
Explain the importance of properly implementing effects with Cleanup
Properly implementing effects with cleanup is important because it ensures that effects are properly cleaned up when a component is unmounted or the effect itself changes, which can help avoid memory leaks and other issues.
Reflection
What are your learning goals after reading and reviewing the class README?
Understanding how to use the useEffect hook in a function component and understanding the importance of properly implementing effects with cleanup.