The Complete React Developer Course (with Hooks and Redux) - The useEffect Hook

The video tutorial introduces the useEffect hook in React, comparing it to lifecycle methods in class-based components. It demonstrates useEffect with a counter example, showing how it can be used to synchronize state with the document title. A challenge is presented to sync notes with local storage using useEffect, followed by a solution walkthrough. The tutorial emphasizes the power of useEffect in managing side effects in functional components.

In what scenarios would you prefer to use useEffect over useState?

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How can you ensure that the useEffect hook runs only when specific dependencies change?

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What are the potential pitfalls of using useEffect incorrectly?

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What steps are involved in updating local storage when the notes array changes?

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