AWS, JavaScript, React - Deploy Web Apps on the Cloud - React Lifecycle Events

The video tutorial explains key React lifecycle events, focusing on the useEffect hook. It covers how useEffect is used when a component first loads, with and without dependencies, and compares it to the componentDidUpdate event. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of understanding these concepts through code examples and prepares viewers for further exploration in upcoming videos.

What is the purpose of the useEffect hook in React?

Why are square brackets important in the useEffect hook?

Explain the difference between componentDidLoad and componentDidUpdate.

What happens when a component is re-rendered in React?

How does a dependency in useEffect affect its execution?