Understanding Hooks

The video introduces the concept of hooks, emphasizing their importance and application.

What is the primary purpose of a hook in programming?

• To compile code

• To define a class

• To manage state and side effects

• To create a loop

Which of the following best describes how hooks function?

• They allow you to use state and other React features without writing a class

• They are used to style components

• They are used to render HTML

• They are a type of database query

In what scenario would you use a hook?

• To fetch data from an API

• To create a new database

• To design a user interface

• To write server-side code

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of hooks?

• They can be used in functional components

• They replace lifecycle methods in class components

• They are exclusive to React

• They are used to manage global state

What is a common use case for hooks in React?

• To create animations

• To optimize server performance

• To manage component lifecycle

• To handle form submissions