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A Complete Guide To useRef in ReactJS

Introduction

React offers powerful hooks like useState, useReducer, and useEffect to manage state and handle side effects. But what about the useRef hook? In this article, we’ll dive into how to use useRef in React with practical examples. We’ll also explain the key differences between useRef and useState, and show you how to use useRef with TypeScript to avoid common type mistakes.

We'll cover

  • What is useRef Hook
  • Basic Usage
  • useRef with TypeScript
  • Examples

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