React JS Masterclass - Go From Zero To Job Ready - useRef Hook / 030

The video tutorial explains the useRef hook in React, which allows creating references to elements without rendering them. It covers how to create and use references, access and modify their values, and discusses the limitations of useRef, particularly its inability to render values. The tutorial provides examples and concludes with a summary of the key points.

What is the significance of providing an initial value when using useRef?

Describe how you can access the current value of a reference created with useRef.

What are the limitations of the useRef hook mentioned in the lecture?